\u201cI picked her up, we took her home, and that\u2019s why we probably stayed in Bali for as long as we did.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having now returned to Australia, more than a year later, the 27-year-old is facing one of the world\u2019s toughest and most expensive pet relocation processes. <\/p>\n
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The stray dog, Sadie, that Ms Davey rescued. Photo: Instagram<\/p>\n
MORE: Australians abandon dream for cheaper life abroad<\/a><\/p>\n Aussies can save minimum of $320\/wk by moving to Bali<\/a><\/p>\n Dark side of living in Bali exposed<\/a><\/p>\n There are an estimated 700,000 stray dogs on the island, according to the non-profit Mission Pawsible, which helps rescue the animals.<\/p>\n During her time abroad, Ms Davey tried to help as many animals as possible, including feeding stray kittens and chickens.<\/p>\n She said the dog \u2013 that she named Sadie \u2013 has become part of the family, and she couldn\u2019t imagine leaving her behind.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a big animal lover and Sadie is such a sweet dog. We love her so much,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s important to me to like give her the life that she deserves, because she came from nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n However Ms Davey soon learnt that the process to bring her home would be lengthy and expensive.<\/p>\n Ms Davey is now paying $20,000 to bring her to Australia. Photos: Instagram<\/p>\n MORE: Man exposes dark side of moving to Dubai<\/a><\/p>\n 54yo quits Aus for Tokyo, exposes cash gap<\/a><\/p>\n The process includes the pet needing to quarantine in Singapore for six months to ensure she doesn\u2019t carry any diseases into Australia. <\/p>\n Once in Australia, Sadie will have to quarantine in Melbourne for up to 30 days.<\/p>\n At the moment, Ms Davey is back in Australia trying to save money as fast as possible to afford the process.<\/p>\n For now, Sadie is still in Indonesia, currently staying with a private trainer who\u2019s looking after her.<\/p>\n \u201cThe price includes microchips, vaccines, parasite treatments, health checks, flights, and accommodation. There\u2019s a lot,\u201d Ms Davey said.<\/p>\n After sharing her story on TikTok, many were quick to comment that Sadie is \u201cjust a dog\u201d and millions of others need homes.<\/p>\n But Madelynn couldn\u2019t bear to part with her.<\/p>\n \u201cCan\u2019t you just get a new dog? It would be cheaper,\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cQueen, 20k, are you crazy?\u201d another said.<\/p>\n \u201c$20k for a dog? You are out of your mind,\u201d a third added.<\/p>\n Madelynn Davey is now trying to save $20,000 to bring the dog to Australia. Photo: Instagram<\/p>\n However, others rallied around her decision, some even contributed to the GoFundMe page, and others shared their own experiences of relocating pets.<\/p>\n \u201cAbandoning a dog after you have rescued them? That\u2019s not an option for people with good hearts,\u201d one said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe brought our dog from US. It\u2019s such a long and emotional journey. I wish you the best!\u201d someone else wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had to do this with both of our pups. It\u2019s such a long expensive process. Thinking of you all,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll be the opposite when we eventually move to Bali, bringing my dogs from Australia. So expensive, but I can\u2019t leave them behind,\u201d someone else wrote.<\/p>\n When Sadie finally steps onto Australian soil, it won\u2019t just mark the end of a long journey \u2013 it will prove that, sometimes, one stray dog can be worth every sacrifice.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the best decisions I ever made was rescuing this little princess,\u201d Ms Davey said.<\/p>\n MORE:\u2018Bad\u2019: Dark side of buying $2 home in Italy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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