Madeleine - Australian Cattle Dog/Papillon
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Birthday: Mon, May 05 2003
Gender: Female
Weight: 15 lbs
Mad Dog
Sat, June 16 2007
There is a disturbance in the universe. Sydney has more friends than I do. Can anyone help fill my mailbox with friend requests?. . .
NEW FRIENDS!
Sun, June 17 2007
WOW! You guys are the best. I had 32 new buddy requests after my pitiful post yesterday, and now I FAR exceed the number of frie. . .
Snarking
Mon, June 18 2007
To whomever wrote a bit about the reverse sneezing that some of us smaller dogs do (it was referred to as SNARKING, a pretty goo. . .
forever home
Mon, June 25 2007
Sydney and I heard that Ezra might have a forever home. That would be a good thing, a VERY good thing. Our noses are a little bi. . .
Life is good
Fri, June 29 2007
A pretty darn good thing happened yesterday, and continues to happen today. The big doofus dog, Ezra, has disappeared from our h. . .
Camping
Sat, July 07 2007
Sydney and I got to go to camping with Mom and Dad over the 4th of July. My favorite thing in the world, a creek, was there, an. . .
Dog Days
Sat, July 14 2007
Thanks to Fletcher for letting my mom know about the Dog Days event at Old National Bank today. We went, and Sydney did not get . . .
Pet Portraits by Michael
Mon, July 23 2007
Every year there is a fundraiser for HSI that is pretty cool. A photographer named Michael comes up from Florida and takes great. . .
new pics and our brother
Mon, July 30 2007
Mom just scanned and uploaded some of our pictures from Pet Portraits by Michael, the guy who will be coming to do the Humane So. . .
Muttblood Monday
Mon, August 06 2007
It's Monday! The day for celebrating mutts, mixes, Heinz 57's---whatever you want to call us. We're loud and we're proud! Give a. . .
SHHH!!! Squirrel spying
Wed, August 08 2007
Heads up Gypsy and Perl...it's me, Madeleine. This is a picture I took of the squirrel who might be in cahoots with the Persian . . .
Dog Day
Sun, August 12 2007
Woo Hoo! Mom says today is Dog Day at our house. She is starting a new business and just got her products today. They are all fo. . .
Southside Shelter
Thu, August 16 2007
It was great to read about Proctor and Gamble's donation to Southside, and 2 paws up to the site manager for contacting them. Is. . .
Shout out to Radley!
Mon, August 20 2007
Mom forgot that she met Radley, a BEAUTIFUL Dutch Shepherd, and her folks at the FACE event in Military Park on Saturday. She wa. . .
I'm a Hairpin
Tue, August 28 2007
Today mom said "Madeleine Jane, you are being a real hairpin this morning." I still do not know what that means, but it involved. . .
Human seeks forever dog!
Sat, September 01 2007
This sounds like just the opposite of what is usually posted. My friend's mom who is in her mid 50's recently lost her elderly S. . .
human found forever dog!
Sat, September 01 2007
My friend's mom DID find a forever dog today. It all came together much more easily than I thought it would, given that she live. . .
Beverly came to our house!
Mon, September 03 2007
I'm going to post about this before Beverly's mom has a chance to. She and Beverly came to our house today! For reasons that are. . .
ARPO update
Tue, September 04 2007
Amy here. I just wanted to update you on the situation Freckles' folks posted about on Saturday. It was a complaint about having. . .
Human sign up
Sun, September 09 2007
Has anyone else had trouble signing up as a human? I have followed the directions sent by the site manager, which include starti. . .
"Yappy Together"
Fri, September 21 2007
Well, we finally wrote a song. I finally wrote a song. Sydney had very little to do with it except scratch, look at me funny, an. . .
IndyPaws band???
Sat, September 22 2007
My mom is in a local rock and roll band, and she has been talking to the guys about all the great songs we dogs have written. Sh. . .
a trip and I'm not going
Fri, September 28 2007
Well, the suitcases are out, the babysitter has been over, all the signs lead to humans leaving us. Sydney put her paws on mom's. . .
We're back for Muttblood Monday
Mon, October 08 2007
The humans finally got back from wherever it was they went, and we were SO glad to see them!!! We jumped around and kissed them . . .
Before He Eats
Fri, October 19 2007
Well, I felt a song coming on, and it's a subject near and dear to my heart---FOOD! I can hardly believe that skinny Carrie Unde. . .
Maddie Rose Lee
Tue, October 23 2007
Okay, I know this looks like I am in a Lady Bug costume, and many of you may be laughing at me since I have, er, pointed a paw a. . .
Halloween song
Thu, October 25 2007
I know it's not quite Friday, but mom said I could post my song right now. I know that many of you will share my sentiments of t. . .
"Beeverly" made the paper
Mon, October 29 2007
I am sure glad that bee costume made its way to Beverly's house and into the IndyStar so she could be viewed by gazillions of hu. . .
It's Too Late
Wed, October 31 2007
Super Friends, don't bother coming over to rescue us. It's too late. Our mom took complete leave of her senses last night and dr. . .
"Helloween" is over!
Thu, November 01 2007
Thank goodness that the world's worst holiday is finally over.
Sydney and I have returned to our normal selves, but something . . .
Song for Deuce
Fri, November 02 2007
It's not every day that some dog gets past my gruff exterior and asks me to be his girlfriend. In fact, it's never happened. Deu. . .
Go Colts!!!!
Sun, November 04 2007
I have been watching the game with mom and dad. Joseph Addai just ran back that big touchdown, and I got so excited I ran and go. . .
anything named after you?
Tue, November 06 2007
How many of you have things named after you? For instance, Chase has a bank named after him, Sydney has a city, I have a yummy F. . .
Barkey Fife
Thu, November 08 2007
I thought I was so funny answering Chase's post about Bad Girl Day in Court, that I wanted to share it with all of you. We all k. . .
sorry, Van Halen
Fri, November 09 2007
The only creature I hump is Chaka, but I know it's a favorite pasttime of some of my IndyPaws buds, so here's a song for you...
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BarkyPalooza
Sun, November 18 2007
I went to the BRBP today as Sydney's backup. She lasted about 10 minutes before getting surly, and getting crated in the car. Th. . .
Regular IP gathering?
Sun, November 18 2007
Ojo made a good suggestion in a response to an earlier post. Several humans meet for Corgipalooza, but those darn dogs have to b. . .
Beverly Muttblood
Mon, November 26 2007
Wow! Miss Beverly has turned into the IndyPaws spokesdog! She has her picture in the paper again this morning with an excellent . . .
Hilarious Squirrel Video
Tue, December 11 2007
All you squirrel dogs need to watch these little b@st@rds!
http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-obstacle-course.html. . .
Small Dog Wonderland
Fri, December 14 2007
Well, Peaches got her nose kind of out of joint about the I Like Big Mutts song so cleverly written by the Perl and Beauregard f. . .
Santa Baby
Sun, December 23 2007
With all this talk about Christmas and what we are wanting, I dragged this old Eartha Kitt song out and dressed it up a bit. Wit. . .
Song for Star's partay!
Wed, January 09 2008
I'm jumping up so you better get this party started
I'm jumping up so you better get this party started
Get this party sta. . .
Deuce
Mon, January 28 2008
Did anyone see my handsome guy, Deuce, in this morning's paper? I saw it when I was standing on the table stealing some Cheerios. . .
No Room at the Inn!
Tue, February 05 2008
There has been a nasty rumor going around that OUR mom is bringing a little interloper into the house. I think she said his name. . .
Dachshund Tragedy???
Wed, February 06 2008
Has anyone seen the recent pictures of the Dachsaholic family? You know, Chase and his minions. I fear something tragic has happ. . .
I had puppies!
Thu, February 07 2008
Hey, guess what!!! I have 2 puppies at my house. One of them is just having a sleepover, but the other is going to stay and let . . .
I ♥ Hackberries
Have you guys tried hackberries yet? They are the BEST! I have hoovered up about 25# of them so far, and my goal is to leave no . . .
Pawprint Muffin Pan
Our mom does not usually advocate for cooking items, but she saw this on the Animal Rescue site and thought it was pretty cute, . . .
I have a new toy!
Happy Muttblood Monday everybody! I have a great new toy at my house. It's alive! We are chasing each other around the house rig. . .
A dog is not a Barbie doll
Well, I just heard it from the human experts, folks. A dog is not a Barbie doll. Three esteemed members of the judging community. . .
My first date with Deuce ♥
Deucey and I got to see each other at Aunt Stacy's house today and it was everything I ever dreamed of. We took a long walk with. . .
My summer vacation
Mom FINALLY got my pictures posted to illustrate how much fun it was on our vacay. My new avatar shows my very favorite water ac. . .
Going on vacay!
Woo Hoo! The humans are taking me down to dad's posh trailer so I can relax and play in the river. Well, they are taking Sydney,. . .
Muttblood Monday wrap up
Well, I see that a bunch of our peeps got to go places and see things, not to mention get good things to eat. Sydney got bupkis . . .
Liver Biscotti song
When Maggie commented on how mom was probably bribing me with some Liver Biscotti treats at my TV debut yesterday, it got me thi. . .
TV appearance!
I am finally going to get my shot at fame and fortune! Well, fame anyway. On Tuesday 6/17 mom and I are going to be on the Fox (. . .
IP Meet and Greet
I had a wonderful time on Sunday with some people from IndyPaws. They all assembled at WB's pizza. So thoughtful to have gathere. . .
Defective Dog
I don't know if you have heard, but we have this German Heifer or German Leopard or whatever it is called living with us. It's s. . .
Deuce's Birthday
Today is my Deuce's 4th Birthday!!!! I sent him a card with 6 pictures of me so he knows how much I adore his handsome virtual s. . .
There Ain't No Bugs on Me
Mom says things are never dull around me. She showed Aunt Stacy our big bottle of Brewer's Yeast and Garlic pills this morning, . . .
Party Rained Out
Well, we were scheduled to have the annual Cinco de Maddo partay this afternoon. I will be 5 on 5/5, so that's my golden birthda. . .
Bone Appetit!
Mom wanted you to see my new avatar. It's me being tortured with a bone while she says "leave it." You can see just how tempting. . .
Mr. DeMille: ready for my closeup!
Ojo told you earlier about how some of us IP peeps were going to audition for a part in a commercial. It was SO much fun! In cas. . .
Cheating again!
Well, my mom came home smelling like other girl dogs yesterday and said she got to meet Daphne Marie, Annushka, and someone name. . .
Muttblood Monday
Well, I know it's late, but mom's been hogging the computer all day. A happy Muttblood Monday to one and all. Mom got back home . . .
MOI, in the paper
I don't have to worry about all those nutjob wanna-be Mrs. Deuces after all! There, in the 2nd small picture on Deuce's page, is. . .
Muttblood Monday
It is MOI, your very favorite Muttblood coming to wish you the very best of Mondays. Mom had a Grand Adventure yesterday, which . . .
other dog smells
Mom came home today smelling like SO many other dogs we could hardly keep track of them all. We smelled Charlie (happy birthday,. . .
Motherhood is EXHAUSTING
Whoever dreamed up this whole motherhood thing was just a little sadistic if you ask moi. This puppy, which I found out is NOT r. . .
PEBBLES!
There has been a Pebbles sighting on Pearle's post! PEBBLES, SEE MY POST ABOUT "DACHSHUND TRAGEDY?" I am glad to see that you ha. . .
Wolf Park
Mom is tired of seeing her own picture, so she enlisted me to tell you about Wolf Park. She used to go every Saturday or Sunday . . .
Happy Muttblood Monday
The resident Lunatic cat must ride the short bus. Right before she got on the computer I told her to wish all the IP peeps a Hap. . .
The OTHER baby girl
I thought I was mom's only Baby Girl. That is what she calls me. A few days ago a human named Baby Girl came to our house. She t. . .
I like Dorito's!
Have any of you ever had Dorito's? They are the BEST! Mom thought I only got those because they were the ones closest to the tab. . .
Vick trial date set
Here is the link to what was decided in court today. Can we auction him off at a puppy mill auction? I'm sure he would fetch top. . .
where do you go when they eat?
Happy Muttblood Monday, everybody! The past couple of days mom has been making us practice being better than usual at human dinn. . .
An intervention
Deuce has got me thinking about all you poor, costumed dogs yearning to be free. He suggested that he and Starter and I free Lol. . .
ONB event
Mom has had a couple people asking for more info on the ONB event that I do not get to attend because I am not "friendly" with o. . .
mom's costume
My dumb mom is not a big fan of Halloween ordinarily, but some of you humans on the site must have gotten her all riled up about. . .
Halloween Costume---NOT
Despite our previous conversations about the ridiculous notion that I should ever wear any kind of clothing, especially a Hallow. . .
Big squirrel news!
Get this you guys! I might have caught one! Mom isn't sure, she just knows that when we all went out after she got home from wor. . .
euthanize human biter?
I overheard the news about a human biting a little boy. I sure hope they plan to put her down. That's what they do to us, right?. . .
I made the paper!
I made the paper today, and I'm not talking potty training here! Several of us reached celebrity status including Newton, Beverl. . .
OOPS, SHE DID IT AGAIN!
Some humans just never learn. Today I had to spend almost all day in the bedroom with Sydney while mom went off on some tangent . . .
Pet Fair
Mom took me to the Pet Fair in Greenwood this morning, and it was BIG FUN! I had to wear my car harness, which I hate, but it me. . .
Boycott Amazon
For those of you who have not heard this, John Goodwin, the man from the Humane Society of the US who spoke at the dogfighting f. . .
*VICK-TORY*
I was hoping he would be stupid enough to go to trial, but he has taken a plea. There are a number of good links to the story on. . .
The Fence is IN!!!!!
We got our fence finished today! Mom and Dad went around and checked the perimeter for places we could escape from, since 3 of o. . .
great Michael Vick cartoon
I usually hate Mallard Fillmore, but this morning's was great!http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/mallard.asp. . .
Bella and Ringo ears
Bella and Ringo, and all you other guys with adorable Radar ears: Check out the rescuefarm website that Elwood talked about a fe. . .
a great day!
I had a great day today. Well, mostly great except for an unfortunate encounter with a big dog. I didn't know he was trying to b. . .
northside ice cream places?
Sydney and I are getting really hungry reading about the Greenwood Ritter's. Mom and dad were going to take us to the DQ on Nort. . .
Good news in the Vick case!
One of his peeps turned on him and said that Vick financed almost the whole operation. Here's the espn address. The Indy Star al. . .
Furminator! Harumph!
My mother brought home something called a Furminator tonight after she and MaddieBeast got back from an attempt at resocializati. . .
Vick again
Sorry, mom got a little hasty and didn't share details. Released without bond, trial 11/26. He respectfully asks that we all wit. . .
Vick pleads not guilty
Check out espn.com for the latest on this @%&@##$@#!. . .
Vick ordered not to report to camp
The NFL commissioner has ordered Vick not to report to training camp. Read more on espn.com. . .
Vick Letter Published/SIPoll
Well, my mom's letter to the Indy Star finally got published today. It is in the Voices section. She wished they had not edited . . .
Famous animal quotes
Just 2 quick quotes that I think say a lot about the dogfighting situation:
If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his fi. . .
Choking on balls
Oprah's dog choked to death on a ball that was probably too small to safely be in her mouth. This happened to the big stinky dog. . .
US Humane Society post re Vick
This is the last one, I promise. At least there is a big groundswell of outrage beginning. You can access the referenced "click . . .
NIKE/VICK
Here is more from another site:
Even though Michael Vick was federally indicted yesterday for animal
cruelty, Nike has decid. . .
ESPN poll on VICK
This is quick and unscientific, but gives you some idea what the public pulse is on this issue.
ESPN has a poll re: Michael Vic. . .
Vick dogfighting update
I thought I would extend Mikey's post about the latest Vick update and include it in the laws section. Reading the entire report. . .
fence
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to install a fence? Sydney and I have been wanting one forever, so we don't have t. . .
EZRA UPDATE!
For some reason my mom wanted to let all of you who were Ezra's friends know that he came to the PetSmart in Castleton yesterday. . .
Daphne and Teddy
Get a room, you two!. . .
My dad is the BEST
Dad took me for a walk today, all by myself. He took Sydney first, so she could feel special, but he did it that way so OUR walk. . .
Adoption
Don't know if you have seen their posts, but we have several rescues on the site who are looking for forever homes. They are Chi. . .
dog bite article
Dogs have made the front page of the STAR again, and not in a good way. It seems that in all this discussion about the potential. . .
Bark Parks
My sister and I don't always do well at Bark Parks, partly because we are small, but partly because we don't always want to play. . .
Owner: Amy
About Me: I have the best traits of both my breeds, Australian Cattle Dog and Papillon. I am smart, beautiful, photogenic, driven, and very comical.
Nicknames: Maddie, Mad Dog, Mad Mad, Bratty Maddie, Maddle Paddle
My Motto: Have a good time all the time.
Likes: Storm drains, coffee grinders, agility, humans.
Pet-peeves: Dogs. Being left behind. An empty dish.
Best Tricks: Sassing, Baryshnikov, High 5, Anna Nicole.
Favorite Activities: Agility, chasing cats, interacting with humans in any capacity.
Favorite Food: French Vanilla coffee, anything stolen from the table
Favorite Toy: IQ Cube
Favorite Walk: Any route that features storm drains, waterfalls, sweet grass, and children. The 500 track was pretty cool, too!
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