I started sharing my fostering journey online just because I loved the dogs. I had no bigger plan. And like you, it slowly turned into this incredible community of people who genuinely care about senior rescue dogs. At some point it stopped feeling casual and started feeling meaningful.
I also carry that same longing to do more. To build something lasting. Something that exists beyond posts and platforms. A real legacy in honor of the dogs who shaped me.
And your grief… I feel that in my bones. I unexpectedly lost my dog Holly back in October and I’m still trying to find light inside that kind of darkness. It changes you. It rearranges you.
I actually started writing on Substack as part of my healing process. Your words are incredibly inspiring. They make me feel less alone in wanting to turn love and loss into something that lasts.
I recently lost my 2 Angel's a month apart. I am so gutted I can't talk about it yet. I can't breathe, I can't sleep, I can't stop crying💔 The pain is haunting.
The more you share you're a backstory about you and Maggie, the more impressed and inspired I become. You are a force of light and good and change. You were showing so many of us how to become the change we want to see.
I can't wait to read your book. All of your writing touches me so deeply. I feel you in my heart. Every essay strengthens my belief that my small efforts in my local community matter. That my contributions, small though they are, add momentum to a larger, more powerful whole.
Because of you and Maggie, I no longer feel embarrassed and ashamed because I can't contribute thousands of dollars to my local and regional rescues. I finally understand that the two bags of dog food, the ten bales of hay, the case of wet kitten food, it ALL matters. Thank you for this! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.
I enjoy everything you're doing from Facebook to Substack. I'm learning, I am growing, I am feeling a part of something wonderful and powerful. On the days it gets really hard, please remember that we, the Maggipotumus Community, i think you are amazing.
wow thank you so mucnThis means more than you know. Truly.
If there is one thing I hope Maggie’s life proves, it’s that small acts compound.
We were never meant to carry it all alone or give thousands of dollars to matter. The people who show up consistently, in whatever way they can, are the reason rescue keeps moving forward.
I’m so glad you feel part of something. That’s exactly what I hoped this would become! a collective force of care.
And on the hard days, I will remember this. Thank you for reminding me why I keep going.
Wow so moving to read your journey 🥹🐶 And the difference people’s kindness & care can do for animals 🙏🏼
My boy cracked my heart open too when he passed 🌈🐶 He defo nudged me to write ✍️ & post my 1st Substack chapter called “I miss you” & a piece of art too - they are on my page if you feel drawn to read (it’s free)
Jennifer, I relate to this so deeply.
I started sharing my fostering journey online just because I loved the dogs. I had no bigger plan. And like you, it slowly turned into this incredible community of people who genuinely care about senior rescue dogs. At some point it stopped feeling casual and started feeling meaningful.
I also carry that same longing to do more. To build something lasting. Something that exists beyond posts and platforms. A real legacy in honor of the dogs who shaped me.
And your grief… I feel that in my bones. I unexpectedly lost my dog Holly back in October and I’m still trying to find light inside that kind of darkness. It changes you. It rearranges you.
I actually started writing on Substack as part of my healing process. Your words are incredibly inspiring. They make me feel less alone in wanting to turn love and loss into something that lasts.
Thank you for sharing this. Truly.
thank you so much for your words. amazing to see someone else turning their grief into something amazing <3
I recently lost my 2 Angel's a month apart. I am so gutted I can't talk about it yet. I can't breathe, I can't sleep, I can't stop crying💔 The pain is haunting.
Oh god im so sorry it’s so brutal. May their memories be a blessing
The more you share you're a backstory about you and Maggie, the more impressed and inspired I become. You are a force of light and good and change. You were showing so many of us how to become the change we want to see.
I can't wait to read your book. All of your writing touches me so deeply. I feel you in my heart. Every essay strengthens my belief that my small efforts in my local community matter. That my contributions, small though they are, add momentum to a larger, more powerful whole.
Because of you and Maggie, I no longer feel embarrassed and ashamed because I can't contribute thousands of dollars to my local and regional rescues. I finally understand that the two bags of dog food, the ten bales of hay, the case of wet kitten food, it ALL matters. Thank you for this! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.
I enjoy everything you're doing from Facebook to Substack. I'm learning, I am growing, I am feeling a part of something wonderful and powerful. On the days it gets really hard, please remember that we, the Maggipotumus Community, i think you are amazing.
with deep respect and gratitude.
Cynthia
wow thank you so mucnThis means more than you know. Truly.
If there is one thing I hope Maggie’s life proves, it’s that small acts compound.
We were never meant to carry it all alone or give thousands of dollars to matter. The people who show up consistently, in whatever way they can, are the reason rescue keeps moving forward.
I’m so glad you feel part of something. That’s exactly what I hoped this would become! a collective force of care.
And on the hard days, I will remember this. Thank you for reminding me why I keep going.
With so much gratitude 🤍
Wow so moving to read your journey 🥹🐶 And the difference people’s kindness & care can do for animals 🙏🏼
My boy cracked my heart open too when he passed 🌈🐶 He defo nudged me to write ✍️ & post my 1st Substack chapter called “I miss you” & a piece of art too - they are on my page if you feel drawn to read (it’s free)
Go well 🐶🐶🐶🐶✨✨🫶🏻