Maisie & Crockett: A Long Awaited Update

We're happy to announce that Crockett, the pit bull mix found abandoned in Leighton, has gone to a forever home in Tennessee. Many thanks to Dr. Joe Cobb of the Colbert Animal Clinic for taking such good care of Crockett.

Maisie, that wonderful and spirited beagle, is still residing at Dr. Cobb's office in Tuscumbia. Dr. Cobb thought it best for her to spend the winter at the clinic in order for him to keep a close check on her injuries. At least that was his story--we think he just hates to see her leave.

Happily, Maisie has finally been given a clean bill of health and is ready to go to her forever home, wherever that may be. She will need an inside home with no young children. If you or someone you know can provide that home, please contact Dr. Cobb's office at 256-381-6210.

If you would like to contribute to Dr. Cobb's ongoing efforts to help and place injured animals, you may send your donations to Maisie's Fund in care of :

Colbert Animal Clinic
930 Hwy 20
Tuscumbia, AL 35674-6092

Many thanks to all who have supported Crockett and Maisie with both monetary donations and prayers.

A Missive from Maisie

When last we left our faithful heroine Maisie, she was still recuperating in Dr. Cobb's Colbert County Clinic. She has sent word on her condition via the good doctor:

I would like to update everyone on Maisie the wonder beagle. The pin is out of her leg and we recently spayed her. She is doing well, she still has trouble with her leg but I believe that will get better. The important thing is that she is alive and well and, as the old saying goes, full of piss and vinegar. Trader came by to see her not long ago and was thrilled. She is an inspiration to everyone she meets. To all of you who donated let me say thanks on behalf of Maisie and the staff here at Colbert Animal Clinic. All the donations were used exclusively for Maisie. I read a great quote the other day that fits occasions like this,"The fact that you can only do a little is no excuse for doing nothing". The combined efforts of all of you produced great results. Once again, thank you and if you're in the area Maisie does receive visitors.

Joe D. Cobb DVM

Colbert Animal Clinic

As you can see, it's been a very long road for her. We hope to help others with Maisie's Fund for injured animals, and we'll have more on this later.

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Maisie's Fund

Yes! We've hit $500.00 for Maisie's surgery and recuperation. Unfortunately, Maisie will be staying with Dr. Cobb for about five more weeks, so we don't know what the final bill will be. Dr. Cobb is offering many of his services free, and we owe him a tremendous thanks.

Last week we were also asked to help Zeus, a cat that was believed to have been seriously injured in a Florence house fire. Thankfully, Zeus was only singed, sooty, and scared--not a great combination, but not life threatening either.

However, Dr. Cobb was on standby for the cat should he have needed actual medical attention. It's not a rare thing for the small animals who make up part of our families to need emergency attention. We firmly believe that families who adopt animals should be responsible for their basic medical needs, but none of us can predict an emergency brought about by freak accident--or finding a homeless animal like Maisie who would die by the side of the road without help from her human friends.

Therefore, we are establishing Maisie's Fund, a permanent fund that will reside in an open account at Dr. Cobb's Colbert Animal Clinic. We'll be providing more details on how to give as we provide the final update on Maisie's health and her placement in a forever, indoor home.

Trader will also be contacting each of you who've given so generously with more details on the end of Maisie's wonderful story of recovery. Did I say end? I meant beginning...

Maisie Keeps Improving

Injured Beagle Maisie remains at the Colbert Animal Clinic. Dr. Cobb wants to keep her with him for two more weeks until her hips have healed. At that time, we will be looking for a permanent home for this beautiful little girl.

Trader tells me that $394.00 has been collected, with more promised to arrive within the next few days. Due to her extended stay, the bill for Maisie may exceed the original estimate of $500.00. We will keep you posted on both her health and the public's donations.

Thanks to everyone who has been rooting for Maisie!

"John" Is Now "Maisie"

Taking into consideration John's gender, the injured Beagle has been redubbed "Maisie." I had the pleasure of visiting with Maisie this afternoon, just a few hours after her surgery.

Maisie is a real trooper. She was already awake, and now her tail is capable of doing some first class wagging. Despite just coming out of the anesthetic, Maisie was up for socializing and let me pet her.

The staff at the Colbert Animal Clinic has obviously been taking excellent care of this little girl, and props to Dr. Cobb for doing the surgery on what could be termed an installment plan.

As of this afternoon, Trader has collected $288.00. This amount did not include today's unopened mail, so we're hopeful that we'll reach our goal by the end of next week when Maisie is ready to be placed in her forever home. If you know someone who has room for Maisie in their life, please forward these blogs to them. She has a lot of love to give, and thanks to several readers out there, she will now have a chance to give it.

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