Adoption Report: Madison

Ashley Hunter
ECB Publishing, Inc.

Madison, a Black Mouth Cur mix, cuts an impressive figure when she stands at attention. With her long legs and slim build, this dog would be a beautiful addition to any family's home.

Despite that, Madison has been under the care of the Jefferson County Humane Society and Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center for her whole life.

Born in 2014 (making her almost six-years-old), Madison has been raised at the adoption center and spent her whole life without the promise of a “furever” home. All this dog knew was the shelter-life, and in response, she was very skittish and nervous around strangers.

Her anxiety with new people, the Wolf Creek staff says, caused her to be overlooked by adopters and year after year, Madison remained at the adoption center.

She was well-loved at Wolf Creek, though, and was lauded as one of the staff's favorite dogs – she might have been skittish around neighbors, but this long-time shelter resident was loving, gentle and social with those who had worked to build her trust.

Even though they loved her, the staff at Wolf Creek wanted Madison to have a home and family of her own, not spend the rest of her life in an animal shelter.

So they worked hard to publicize her photos and showcase her friendly side – and eventually, someone expressed interest.
According to Wolf Creek Director Shirley Plessinger, a couple came into the shelter and fell in love with Madison, but she showed the same standoffishness and anxiety that she displayed towards other potential adopters.

These people, however, were not going to let Madison's skittishness get between them.

Plessinger said that the couple came to Wolf Creek several Saturdays throughout an extended period of time, using their visits to get Madison to warm up to them and become comfortable with their presence...and it worked.

The once-skittish and hesitant dog became trusting and loving, she began to display the sweet and affectionate nature that the Wolf Creek staff knew so well.

And then they adopted Madison; the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center's longest resident finally found a home of her own.
Plessinger notes that on Saturday, May 23, Madison went home, accompanied by the people who had dedicated their time to giving her a chance.

If you would like to bring a special cat or dog into your home, the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is home to several sweet pets looking for a person of their own!

The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their forever homes.

The center is located at 2123 E. Washington St., in Monticello, and can be reached at (850) 342-0244. The adoption center is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Monday and is closed on Tuesday.

Visit the Jefferson County Humane Society, Inc. on Facebook. Call or visit them today for information about adoptions, volunteering opportunities, fostering an animal, or current donation needs!