Oh, Tina -- I'm just seeing this thread now . . . . I'm on the west coast, so I missed the time this morning, but I'm thinking of Maggie now with tears in my eyes. I'm sorry she didn't have more time to benefit from your love and the care you were giving her, but I'm so glad she had the few days she did have with you. Maybe she didn't last as long as you'd hoped after she left the shelter because once she found herself in a safe and comfortable place, she felt ready to let go of her fight. We're all so grateful to you for having the courage and the compassion to take her into your home and heart. It's wonderful that she heard a kind voice and felt gentle hands in her final days and hours.
I always ask Tonka to watch for special animals that arrive at the Bridge, and Maggie is definitely special. He has lots of extra love to share, so he'll make sure she continues to experience only kindness now that you've brought it to her after whatever rejection she face earlier. I'm sure your heart is heavy, even if you do recognize the good that you did. Take care.
Maggie, you're pain free and breathing easily now --- you're in the hearts of dozens who never even met you!
Edited to add that I'm also glad that her remains will be with you, too. That means she left a home and family behind that will remember and miss her. I can't explain what I mean . . . I'm just happy you're keeping them.