Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone

Max and me.

Max was rescued from death row at a filthy municipal dog pound. I saw his face and vowed that he would not stay another night there. I fostered, then adopted Max in early 2012. And the rest, as they say, is history.

My friend, Max is not movie star or famous for any of his talents. He's not trained very well, except to hop into the truck when we "go", put "paws up" when we get on and off leash and gives 'hugs' by closing his eyes and laying his head against my shoulder, arm or face. He doesn't have a YouTube following and has only starred in a few of my shaky videos and blurry snapshots and no one pays for either. He doesn't have fancy breeding or a pedigree and neither do I, so I guess we fit together pretty well. Max's favorite thing is to be with me. He lies by my feet when I am working at my desk, he sleeps beside me at night, rides along to my doctor appointments, errands and shopping with me and loves to go to Sonic for a junior burger, plain and dry. I call him my unofficial service/therapy dog because he has saved my life a few times, but mostly, he is a best friend and a joy in my life.

Max has lymphosarcoma. Without treatment, his prognosis was 3 to 6 months. With treatment, he is expected to go into a remission that will last an average of 12 months. Each time the lymphoma shows up, he will be treated, but the remissions will be shorter in length with each treatment, and each moment will be precious.

Any donation amount is greatly appreciated.

Humble and gratefully yours,

Karen – Max's mom.

- See more at: https://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/meet-max-and-me-/181837

Princess Blackie

Princess Blackie came to live with three young brothers when she was just a baby. They have given her lots of love and in return she has been a loving, calm, best friend to them. Princess Blackie was out on adventure and stumbled across a steel trap. The trap nearly severed her leg. Although in pain, Princess Blackie has been a real trooper throughout the veterinary examination to determine if her leg may be saved. Unfortunately, it cannot and requires amputation to save Princess Blackie's life. Almost as unfortunate is the fact that the three young brothers and their mom cannot afford to pay for the amputation which is estimated to cost between $540 and $880. The family decided to have Princess Blackie put down. Well, we cannot let best friends be separated like that and since Princess Blackie is a healthy kitty in all other respects, we want to help save her life and prevent these little boys from the sadness of losing a pet. I know, even as an adult, how I would feel if euthanasia was my only affordable option if put in the same situation. We need to keep this little family together and I am asking for donations, either on Princess Blackie's ChipIn page or directly by telephone via credit/debit card to Arbuckle Veterinary Clinic, Sulphur, OK, 580-622-3133. We know you remember your own first pet and hope that you will find it in your heart to help these three little boys hang on to their best friend and beloved Princess Blackie. Any amount is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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