Tribute to “ Maddie “

CH Fieldbrook’s Made of Honour

BISS AM CH ELHID’S Average Joe x CH Grandriver’s Scout’s Honour WC CGN

December 18, 2011 - July 21, 2025

A Labrador Retriever with a yellow coat outdoors in autumn, with trees and fallen leaves in the background.

From her melting expression to the tip of her otter tail - Maddie made me laugh everyday. Faster than a speeding bullet - by far the best dock diver, master of the swim ladder and Captain of the swim team - Maddie was made for speed. A great girl with a huge personality - she was all about the FUN!!

In 2018 Maddie joined our dear friends “The Foys”. Here is their tribute to Maddie.

“Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our beloved Maddie , aka Made of Honour, Mads, Moo Cow, Maddison….who at the age of 13 1/2, crossed the rainbow bridge after 7 1/2 wonderful years by our side.

Entrusted to us by our friends Simon and Trish, at six years old, Maddie quickly became an indispensable part of our family, and truly the best girl we could have ever asked for.

Maddie was pure, unadulterated joy in canine form. She didn’t just wag her tail; she wagged her whole body, a magnificent, golden blur of happiness that instantly brightened any room. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and her spirt radiate warmth and unconditional love to everyone she met.

One of Maddie’s most endearing quirks was her welcoming committee ritual; she always had to greet you at the door with a shoe. It didn’t matter who’s shoe, or what kind, just that she presented it with a gentle nudge and that characteristic full-body wag, as if to say “Welcome! I brought you a gift!”

She also loved to spread her “Maddie glitter” (unstoppable and copious amounts of fur) everywhere she went. I used to tease that we should buy stock in sticky rollers….

It was these little traditions, unique to Maddie, that filled our lives with so much laughter and love (and glitter).

Maddie was more than just a pet; she was a family member, a loyal companion, and a source of constant comfort and delight. Her gentle nature, boundless energy, and the way she exuded happiness in every moment will be deeply missed.

While our home feels a little emptier today, it is forever filled with the beautiful memories of our sweet yellow lab.

Thank you, Maddie, for 7 1/2 years of pure, unadulterated joy. You were truly the best, and your memory and foot prints will live on in our hearts forever.

Sleep well my Maddie Moo Cow. We love you!”

A yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a bandana, sitting on a carpeted floor indoors.
A happy yellow Labrador Retriever dog with an open mouth, wearing a large red ribbon bow around its neck, lying on a carpeted floor.
Labrador retriever lying in snow outside on a deck, with snow on its face and a black metal railing and trees in the background.
A cat and a Labrador Retriever dog lying on a gray blanket on a couch. The dog is wearing a festive green and white bandana. In the background, there is a decorated Christmas tree and stockings hanging from a white railing.
Two dogs, a Labrador Retriever with a red bandana and a Husky with a black and white bandana, standing on a wooden floor in a home interior with a sliding door and a window in the background.
A yellow Labrador retriever puppy sitting on wooden stairs inside a house.
Two happy dogs lying on the grass in a park or yard, one with golden fur and the other with light tan and white fur.
Labrador puppy walking in snow during daytime
A young yellow Labrador Retriever standing on grass outdoors, with a chain leash attached to its collar, in front of a wooden fence.
Yellow Labrador Retriever dog sitting outdoors near a body of water, with a purple plastic chair in the background.
A yellow Labrador Retriever lying on a bed with a gray blanket, resting its head on the bed and looking at the camera.
A large yellow Labrador retriever laying on a bed with a calico cat beside it.
A close-up of a yellow Labrador Retriever dog wearing black-rimmed glasses, sitting on a carpeted floor indoors.
A white dog sleeping on a gray pet bed with a brown stuffed animal, and a cat sitting near an electrical outlet in a room with wooden flooring.
A cute, white puppy sitting in the snow outdoors with a small snow-coated nose. Background includes snow-covered ground, leafless bushes, and a wooden fence. The image includes text in the top left corner reading 'Maddie @ 8 weeks'.
Two dogs lying on a wooden floor, one with light fur and blue eyes, the other with cream-colored fur, looking up at the camera.