You
all have probably noticed the past few weeks I have been sort of at a
loss for words.. Since Maddox went missing it has been such a crazy
roller coaster ride with ups & downs & emotions, etc, etc.. I
hope & pray every single day that today will be the day that I can
share the best news ever but instead our journey continues.. ='''((
Calls have still been coming in, but there are fewer since July 4th ...which is likely due to fireworks beginning. Maddox very well could be staying more hidden from people after that or his roaming area has grown again. It is easy for us on this FB page to think everyone in Edmond/NW OKC should know about him, but that it's just not the case. Many are still unaware. I got a call yesterday and the lady told me none of her friends were aware of Maddox.. :(( So targeting new areas is our main focus. Postcards, flyers, posters ... etc. We even decided to start back at the beginning and postcards back near the crime scene.. It is hard to reach everyone especially those in their own world.. And it is like a whole new set of people to inform, even if he moved just a mile in any direction. or even if he moved back into an area that was flooded with flyers and postcards 6 weeks ago, many people don't think a dog that is lost for a few weeks can survive ...
BUT that really is not the case at all... Dogs wander primarily in residential areas where water, food, and places to shelter are easier to find. They can settle in one area for weeks, months, or years as long as basic needs to survive are met. ....Min pins are hunters and killing their own food (mice birds, etc.), is not at all uncommon. Min Pins were bred to hunt vermin, primarily rats.. Plus a small dog doesn't have to find much to eat and has better hiding skills than a big dog.. And Maddox is only 12 lbs! As I walk Bliss, I study her behavior.... Never did that with Maddox but even on a leash, I can see how these silly Min Pins blend in the bushes and can walk through the smallest places so no wonder Maddox is so good at hiding.. He is so small and camouflage.. They find paths you didn't' even notice were there before.. So I can see how Maddox disappears within seconds.. =''"(((
Even though this is an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs.. We do believe the stars will align for us when it is time for Maddox to come home.. And this week I believe God is sending me signs of hope and courage...
I have been apart of and have been sent so many stories of miracles happening all around us so I know our miracle will happen and Maddox will be home!!!
Yesterday shared our story about Black/Rascal that Team Maddox helped... Also today a Team Maddox member told me a story about a donkey that was lost and just recently re-united with his family after 6 years!!! The story gave me chills.. And several Team Maddox members all over the country are helping to re-unite babies every single day by just sharing or looking at Craigslist.. It is SO inspiring & every story gives me so much hope! And then right before I was going to post... I was sent this story about this baby that was a stray and survived on his own for 4 years was just re-united with his family!! He was 100 lbs and when found is only 60 lbs but he looks great and is healthy and HOME!!! ;))
Check out this video.. Be ready for tears.. Happy tears!!!
http://www.dogheirs.com/
Please pray for all the lost babies and their mommies and daddies! They all need to be home!!
— with Jackie Robben Vestal and Maddox Vestal.Calls have still been coming in, but there are fewer since July 4th ...which is likely due to fireworks beginning. Maddox very well could be staying more hidden from people after that or his roaming area has grown again. It is easy for us on this FB page to think everyone in Edmond/NW OKC should know about him, but that it's just not the case. Many are still unaware. I got a call yesterday and the lady told me none of her friends were aware of Maddox.. :(( So targeting new areas is our main focus. Postcards, flyers, posters ... etc. We even decided to start back at the beginning and postcards back near the crime scene.. It is hard to reach everyone especially those in their own world.. And it is like a whole new set of people to inform, even if he moved just a mile in any direction. or even if he moved back into an area that was flooded with flyers and postcards 6 weeks ago, many people don't think a dog that is lost for a few weeks can survive ...
BUT that really is not the case at all... Dogs wander primarily in residential areas where water, food, and places to shelter are easier to find. They can settle in one area for weeks, months, or years as long as basic needs to survive are met. ....Min pins are hunters and killing their own food (mice birds, etc.), is not at all uncommon. Min Pins were bred to hunt vermin, primarily rats.. Plus a small dog doesn't have to find much to eat and has better hiding skills than a big dog.. And Maddox is only 12 lbs! As I walk Bliss, I study her behavior.... Never did that with Maddox but even on a leash, I can see how these silly Min Pins blend in the bushes and can walk through the smallest places so no wonder Maddox is so good at hiding.. He is so small and camouflage.. They find paths you didn't' even notice were there before.. So I can see how Maddox disappears within seconds.. =''"(((
Even though this is an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs.. We do believe the stars will align for us when it is time for Maddox to come home.. And this week I believe God is sending me signs of hope and courage...
I have been apart of and have been sent so many stories of miracles happening all around us so I know our miracle will happen and Maddox will be home!!!
Yesterday shared our story about Black/Rascal that Team Maddox helped... Also today a Team Maddox member told me a story about a donkey that was lost and just recently re-united with his family after 6 years!!! The story gave me chills.. And several Team Maddox members all over the country are helping to re-unite babies every single day by just sharing or looking at Craigslist.. It is SO inspiring & every story gives me so much hope! And then right before I was going to post... I was sent this story about this baby that was a stray and survived on his own for 4 years was just re-united with his family!! He was 100 lbs and when found is only 60 lbs but he looks great and is healthy and HOME!!! ;))
Check out this video.. Be ready for tears.. Happy tears!!!
http://www.dogheirs.com/
Please pray for all the lost babies and their mommies and daddies! They all need to be home!!
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