Magical Little Girl

[Richard Crowe]

We met a magical little girl yesterday.  Katie is nine-years old and she and her mom came to our house to meet and possibly foster a Maltese, Maggie, who had been abused by children and who was terrified of them. We have no kids around our house so we thought that this would be good for Maggie if she could take having a kid around.  Maggie's mom told us that if her daughter couldn't make friends with Maggie, no kid could.

 

I noticed something different about Katie right from the start because Holly came running up to her and just sat down waiting to be petted.  Holly is well behaved but, this behavior was unusual ever for her. Usually she greets people a bit more energetically.

 

When we introduced Maggie to Katie, both of them laid down on the floor facing each other. Katie was very still and had a treat in her outstretched hand.  Soon, Maggie got used to taking treats from Katie but, would not approach  unless there were treats offered.  They sparred like this for a half hour or so.

 

It was then that Katie, sensing something needed to be done to break the impasse, sat up and turned away from Maggie, ignored her, and began talking to her mom.  Amazingly, Maggie ventured up to Katie and nudged her for some affection.  Before the hour was up, Maggie was asleep in Katies lap.  Katie's mom called us this morning to say that Maggie followed her daughter all over the house when they returned home and slept with her.

 

Katie's mom also told us that her dauhter has this type of aura with all kinds of animals.  They go horse riding and there is a stallion which no one can get near but, who is docile as a lamb when it comes to Katie. She is the only one who can ride him but, he is like a little pony when she climbs on his back.

 

I wish I had my video camera to record the interaction between scared Maggie and the calm and reassuring, nine-year old, Maggie.  But, I was glued to my chair in the living room because I didn't want to interfere with that magical moment.  I will just have to retain the moment in my memory.

 

 

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Katie sounds like the perfect fit-what a doll! It must make you feel content knowing about her progress with the girl. Thanks for sharing you rmagical moment!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

This is a beautiful story and so awesome that you got to witness this miracle.

[BG and Gavin]

What a great story.  Some people just have extraordinary powers with animals.

[Donna K & Quincy]

What a wonderful story. Maggie has her own angel named Katie.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Love this story! Thanks for sharing.

[Christine & Shelby]

Wow... inccredible story.  Thanks for sharing....

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I really believe that some people have this rare quality from birth, some kind of an aura that elicitis trust from animals; Tina's (of Tina & Clover) daughter has it as well. Magic is as good a word for it as any!

[Pat and Traveler]

Katie is an animal whisperer!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Oh that does sound truly magical.  A great story.

[Bonnie and Kona]

That does sound truly magical. Katie is a special person and I'm so glad Maggie has found a furever home with her.