The oldest frail dog that only had a month to live, but somehow stole my heart the moment I laid eyes on her, cost me my marriage which I wasnโt aware was over even before I stepped foot at the shelter.
Greg and I had been together for many years. But as we couldnโt have kids, our home turned too silent over time, so I suggested getting a dog.
Gregโs first comment was that he didnโt want โsome yappy little thing.โ
When we arrived at theย shelter, Maggie caught my attention. Above her kennel it read: โSenior Dog โ 12 Years Old โ Health Issues โ Hospice Adoption Only.โ
These words broke my heart. The connection I felt for that dog was insane.
โGreg, we should take this one,โ I said, overly excited. But Greg didnโt feel the same.
โThat dogโs halfway to the grave,โ he said, and then gave me an ultimatum. โIf you take her in, Iโm leaving.โ
Honestly, I though he was joking, but the moment Maggie entered the house, Greg started packing his belongings. I was sure he would come to his senses, but just a few weeks later, I was served with divorce papers.
At that moment of shock, I started laughing, and then I started crying.
But that oldest dog was there to comfort me.
There were days when she wouldnโt touch her food, but I researched a lot and found ways to feed her soft food.
The dog that was given just a month to live was now thriving.
Some months later, her fur started growing back, and I heard her bark for the first time ever.
One day, as I felt Maggie was ready to take a walk outside, I stumbled upon Greg. But he wasnโt alone. He was with another woman. Strangely, I didnโt feel heart.
โWell, Claire,โ he said, โas you can see I moved on. Our marriage was over anyways, and that dog of yours just made the exit smoother.โ
He noticed I was alone, so he said, โI knew that creature would die right away.โ
I couldnโt believe his words. How could I be with someone so cruel, I asked myself.
At that moment, my close friend Mark appeared from around the corner. He had Maggie on a leash.
โWhat!? Is that dog still alive?โ Greg asked, shocked.
โYes, Greg, she is, ans sheโs thriving. You leaving me meant a second chance for her, and Iโll never regret that decision.โ
Greg was quick to turn around and leave together with his new wife.
Some time later, Mark, Maggie, and I were at the park again. As we had fun at the sun, I noticed something on Maggieโs tag. It was a tiny box with the most beautiful ring.
Mark proposed me, and Maggie was part of our fairytale. That dog, whose life I though I was saving, actually saved mine.
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