Good Thoughts/ Prayers for Edward!

Hi everyone!

If you're still following Edward's story, please send him some good thoughts and/or prayers. This morning I got this email from his poor dad:

Just wanted to send a quick update to let you know
that Edward had to undergo emergency surgery last
Wednesday. I noticed that Edward was unable to stand
up by himself or use his legs so I took him to the
animal hospital where he was admitted overnight.
After an MRI, they noticed he had a disc rupture,
where part of the spinal cord and appending cartiledge
breaks off and lodges itself into a different area of
the spinal cord, suppressing it and leaving him
paralyzed. He underwent surgery and he's home now,
although in a lot of pain =( He's slowly beginning to
walk again though his recoup will be about 2-3 weeks.

Just wanted to let you know that he's OK and will be
back to normal in a short time.

Edward's dad is a hero for giving him the surgery, and our family as well as Young At Heart is wishing Edward a speedy recovery. Poor, poor puppy!

We love you, sweet-eared Edward! Feel better, baby!

KP

A Max Update!

Hi all you Max fans! I recently got an email from Max's mom telling me all about how he's doing. I think you'll agree that it's just about the best life ever. He went from living in a back room all the time to the lap of luxury showing off his karate moves and bossing everyone around.

Check it!

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Max does love the snow ... he likes to bound through the deep
parts, and drop his ball in the big drifts, just so he can dig it out
again.

He's starting to make peace with Mr. Kitty... at first he really wanted
to eat him, now he just wants to taste him.

He really is a big baby - he insists on being covered with a blanket at
certain naptimes. He's quite settled in as a member of my little pack.
If I fall asleep on the couch, he's right there with me - and Trixie
too. When I go to bed, he crawls right under the blankets. When my DH
gets up before I do, Max won't get up until I'm ready to go...
I've decided to ask for a tiara that spells out "ALPHA" in rhinestones
for my birthday.

We do very occasionally have trouble with Mr. Max getting his nose out
of joint, and then he decides that he needs to "mark" his territory
inside the house. The vet says that this is an anxiety issue... If Max
could re-arrange his universe, he would not have to share "top-doggie"
status with Trixie, but they really have worked it out. She doesn't
take his bossing, but he has other doggie friends/relatives that he
uses his karate moves on. He even likes to boss the humans. When any
family members are rough-housing, Max is usually right there barking
and basically telling them to "BEHAVE! sheesh!"

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The best news ever is a dog winding up with a family who loves him or her and really understands. Max's mom obviously really gets him, which for a dog with that much personality is a must. His mom is a hero.

Thanks for checkin in, Maxie's mom!

P.S. - She included photos! Check out the new ones!

Pearl is Coming, YO!

Hi there!

If you're still following MAXIMUS' story, I wanted to let you know that our foster dog Candie has gone home, and this weekend we are bringing in Pearl.

Click on her name to read more about her and follow her adoption journey!

Love,

Krissy Poopyhands

MAXIMUS TELLS YOU TO GO SOMEWHERE

YO MY PEEPS! How are you?

I'm doing really well. Here's an update from my mommy that she wrote on March 13th:

Max is doing really well!

Even though they're still not best buddies, he and Trixie are
practically inseparable. I think that neither of them wants to miss
anything that the other is doing. They've worked a lot of their doggie
issues out, and now get along fairly well. He grumbles a little if she
bothers him while he's napping, and very occasionally they clash when
playing with the same ball, but for the most part, they're doing leaps
and bounds better than they were when they first met.

We just went for a walk yesterday through the woods and he had a great
time. Max and Trixie got really really muddy, but that was fun for them
too. He really doesn't like having a bath though....

Every morning, while my kids get ready for school, is morning nap time
on the couch, I usually sit for a little while and drink my coffee and
watch the news. Trixie and Max both snooze on the couch with me. This
morning, Max pawed at me until I covered him with a blanket - which I
didn't do this morning because it was already so warm - he's really
smart!

He's also made friends with extended family members - he's happy to see
friends and relatives when they come over. And they're happy to see him
too!

I imagine its going to take some time, but I still feel like he's
waiting to be shuffled off to another house. Most of it is gone, but he
hasn't completely lost the sadness in his eyes. I see it less and less,
but its still there. Ginger (see below) was a rescued dog, and I know
she was the same way - but she has happy eyes now - it probably took a
good 6 months to a year.

So did you check it? I DO NOT LIKE BATHS. I LIKE TO BE COVERED WITH BLANKETS.

Thank you.

Now I will tell you to go to the doggie's website for the new foster dog that my old foster parents will be taking care of. You can totally go and see Candie girl, who is up for adoption, by clicking on this link, yo.

Peace and Love and Karate Chops,

MAX

An Update From Max's Forever Mom

I was waiting a little while to send photos until Max had lost that
"bewildered" look in his eyes. (You can kind of see in one of the first
group of photos from his first days that he still looked a little
nervous.

Max is doing fabulously! He's such an intelligent, affectionate, and
well behaved dog! He and Trixie are getting along fairly well now. They
seem to have figured a few things out about how their relationship
works and have come to a mutual understanding. They're still not best
friends yet, but I think eventually they will become better pals. We
bought him some new toys soon after we brought him home, but they just
caused arguments between him and Trixie. He's sort of figured out that
if he wants to play, its best to do it when Trixie isn't looking or
when they each have their own toy. In that respect they're a lot like
regular siblings... and terriers to boot!

Over the weekend, we had a visit from some family and their dog, Ginger
(who is fairly submissive), and after about 15 minutes Max and Ginger
were playing and chasing and having a really good time. We even all
went for a run out in the woods! Max really doesn't like the cold
though. He really loves to run, but he was ready to come in after about
10 minutes.

He's doing really well with Mr. Kitty now. He knows that he's expected
to give Mr. Kitty some space, even though he's got that terrier thing
and he REALLY wants to pull some karate moves on him. To quote Winnie
the Pooh, "He doesn't want to eat him, he just wants to TASTE him."
Most days are spent napping - he's even got a favorite striped chair
(as seen in the photo)- and if a lap becomes available at any moment,
Max is ready to claim it.

I know he's really happy that his "people" are home every day, and that
there are no little kids that live here. We had a visit from a 5-year
old energetic boy, and he made Max really nervous.

I love the "happy dance" that Max does when we come home after having
been out - even if its only been an hour.

I also think that he's still waiting for the other shoe to drop - I
suspect he thinks that he's not yet in his permanent home - I wish I
could let him know that THIS IS IT! in a way that he would understand.
He just needs a little time to figure it out, but I'm confident that
he'll get it eventually.

He's just such a big love! The moment I sit down, he wants to sit on my
lap, even if I'm on the computer. He's got plenty of doggie kisses for
the whole family and friends.

He's just a great dog!

Max's Forever and Ever Mommy

MAXIMUS Update - And New Foster Dog!

Yo man! Max here!

Doing really well still. I've found my forever family for sure! They have these two awesome kids, a cat named Mr. Kitty, and another JRT who thinks she's totally as bossy cool as me. We spend a lot of time wrestling fighting over it.

Her name is Trixie, and she's KICKIN.

This is mostly a note to let you know that I'm doing well, and that my old foster brother, Bruno, is getting another foster brother. This guy has had one heck of a ride. Read all about the new guy, Luke, by clicking here: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/468604.

Is Luke your dog the way I belong to Trixie and her family? CHECK. IT. OUT.

HEEEYA!

Snuggles,

MAX

Max is totally adopted.

Hi there, everyone who has been following Max's story.

Max was adopted last weekend and sounds like he's doing fabulous. He has two older kids, another JRT and a cat to play with and plenty of room to run.

We are sort of melancholy because we will miss him so much. He went to respite care for Christmas break and because he had so many interested parties he just got adopted from there, rather than come back here and confuse the poor boy.

I'll try and get some rescue pics of El Diablo and his rescue day to share with you.

Two down, more to go! Stay tuned for the next foster doggie!

GUIDELINES: From Max's Foster Mom

Hello, everyone! Here's hoping you had a wonderful Christmas season and are looking forward to the new year.

We've had some inquiries on Max from some very nice people, but every time we've run into a snag in the process. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind before you decide you are Max's "perfect home".

Here is what Max needs:

1. His former family kept him locked away in the laundry room for large amounts of time. This means that Max is actually scared of being left alone for long periods of time. He will not like being left outside or being put anywhere alone.

2. He is a dog's dog. He enjoys the company of other canines (he had a dog buddy at his original house) and will play chase and boss and wrestle all day long. Another dog will also ease those times when a family must leave him alone, such as when everyone is at work or school.

3. He likes kids, but mostly older ones. He hasn't had too many good experiences with the jumping, shrieking toddlers. He's small enough that they can actually hurt him and he's understandably wary of a flailing body coming his way. An above age ten would be best.

4. He bonds VERY strongly to moms and dads. He's looking for parents, not owners. He needs to feel taken care of and much like the family baby.

5. JRTs are escape artists and have thin coats. He needs to live inside and only be let out into a secure backyard to do his business and then come in. He isn't a "let's hang outside all day" type and will wait by the back door to come in shortly after being let outside.

Please keep in mind that Max hasn't been sitting around his whole life waiting to be abandoned and grateful for his next meal. His experiences have been tough and yet in spite of those experiences he's lovely and friendly and wonderful. He deserves a family who will not jump to conclusions based on his looks and who will take the time to get to know him and deal with his reality the way it is, not the way they want it to be

If you're looking for an indoor dog that your family can treat like the family luv muffin, then Max is what you're looking for. If you are looking for an outdoor dog, or one that will be fine for large amounts of time on his own, then there are other dogs out there that will better fit your needs.

I hope you are Max's perfect home. I hope you are a place that understands that Max's past means that the adoption process has to be a picky one. He's had large amounts of time being unhappy and he deserves a second chance at a great life.

If you're ready to be Max's mommy and/or daddy, fill out an application today!

KP

MAXMAN Wants a New Family

Dear Santa,

MAX here. I'm writing to you to tell you that I've had a rough year, and yet I've been a very good boy. I'm patient and friendly and whenever someone lies down I get under their blanket and make a warm little snuggle pile in the backs of their knees.

I also have not used my sweet karate moves on more than a few people. And I think we both know that they deserved it, don't we, Santa?

Anyhow, seeing as I was abandoned this year, and seeing as I'm such a good boy, maybe you could send me a new home?

I want one with a mom and dad I can worship and snuggle with. Ideally one that has another, submissive dog (I DO like bossing dogs around), and maybe an older kid. I'd like to sleep on their couch and in their beds and basically be the snuggly lovely I was born to be.

Us karate experts are tough, but we do get lonely.

Thanks, Santa!

Love,

Maximus Prime

You Will Get Max if You Are Lucky and You Hurry

Hi, this is Max's foster mom.

As he told you below, he is back with us. He and the adoptive family gave it the good old college try, but they could see that all the activity in the house was overwhelming Maxy. He's all powerful, but it turns out he has a sensitive soul.

We're now going to try and place him in a house that has older kids just to minimize the running and shrieking he has to endure.

And you have got to hurry if you want to adopt him because moment by moment we're falling more and more in love with him. Last night I sat on the couch and held him on his back like a baby and he fell sound asleep right there. Snoring in my arms. Cutest damned thing you ever saw.

He's still a supahdog, and we love him. Hurry and make your life a Max kinda life, because eventually he may just go off the market.

My two-year-old gives him water, for gosh's sake. And yells, "Hi Mas! Hi Bwono!" It's too cute for words.

Move yer tootsies!

Love,

Krissy Poopyhands