You’ll find Miracle perched atop the footstool. Miracle, now Maggie, is the namesake of our Miracle Medical Fund, which allows Pasadena Humane to provide lifesaving above and beyond medical care to shelter animals in need.   

After being the victim of a hit-and-run in a busy South Pasadena intersection in December 2016, the 4-month-old beagle mix puppy rolled under the car, landed on the sidewalk, and managed to survive. An outpouring of support from animal lovers in our community helped provide the funding for major orthopedic surgery and post-operative care. After two months of recovery, Miracle was cleared by veterinarians to be adopted.    

Miracle’s Best Day Ever began when Bob and Carol McCrary came into Pasadena Humane to meet her.  It was love at first sight for both parties. Miracle walked into the meet-and-greet room and sat directly behind Carol’s chair as if to say, “this is my forever human.”   

Today, Miracle, now called Maggie, is 8 years old and in perfect health. She’s extraordinarily athletic despite the pin she still has in her right hind leg.   

“Maggie has been the light of our lives,” shared Carol. “We have had many wonderful dogs in our many years of marriage, but Maggie is special. She completes who we are as a family.”