Max's Medical Fund

All Shepherd Rescue

WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!!!

Thank you to the many wonderful donors who have contributed to Max's Medical Fund - he will now be able to have his surgery as a result of your generosity! For those following Max's story, his surgery will not be scheduled until later this year due to upcoming events in his foster family's lives this fall and Max's post-op recovery needs. We will post updates to Max's profile regarding his surgery as we know more.

Thanks again to all who contributed - we couldn't be more appreciative of your kindness!

$6,370 raised of $6,000 goal

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If you prefer to send a check, please indicate "Max's Medical Fund" on the check made out to:
All Shepherd Rescue
P.O. Box 23231
Baltimore, MD 21203

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Please consider donating to Max's Medical Fund. This fund is intended to raise money to cover the costs of a Total Hip Replacement for Max  who suffers from bi-lateral hip dysplasia .

(Photography By: Erin Vinson)

Max is a 3 1/2 year old GSD currently being fostered with All Shepherd Rescue (ASR) while he is patiently waiting to find his forever family. After recently being evaluated by a veterinary orthopedic specialist, Max  was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. While there are multiple treatment options available to mitigate the effects of hip dysplasia , the recommended treatment for Max (based on multiple factors) is a Total Hip Replacement (THR). A single THR is estimated to cost between $6,100 - $6,400 which includes the pre-operative workup and the actual surgical procedure. These funds are not currently available within ASR’s operating budget which provides for routine vetting, vaccinations and spay/neuter procedures. Currently, Max has exhibited some limping in his left hind leg and in his shoulders as well, likely indicative of a compensation injury related to the poor condition of hips. In order for  Max to have surgery, ASR must first raise the funds. Here is a little about Max from his foster mom:

"Max is a super playful boy who doesn't understand why he can no longer play like he wants to. Some of Max's favorite things in life include fetching his ball, playing with all of his canine friends (which he has many!), Frosty Paws or treats of any kind, and receiving belly rubs :-) Since Max's diagnosis, we have limited his activity to leash walks to prevent causing him anymore discomfort or injury, but he is definitely not happy with his new routine. Every chance Max has, he grabs a ball or a toy and tries to entice us to throw it for him. We are really looking forward to the day where he can run around the yard again and be the happy, playful boy he wants to be!"

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Many thanks to all who have contributed to Max's Medical Fund and
lots of sloppy, wet kisses from Max  himself!

Erikka Hedrick  - $20
"Love, Daisy"

Anonymous Donor - $5,000

Wendy Janes  - $50
"With <3"

Mike DeVesta  - $25

John McCaskie  - $15

Ricky & Kelly   - $100

Rachel Corrigan  - $40

Laura Phillips  - $30
"Good Luck Max!"

Kelly Hildebrand  - $30
"We love you Max!! K&B <3"

Jane Gentile  - $120

Vaishali Raje  - $50
"Love from Cannigan and Chessie <3"

Lynne & Mike Phillips  - $40

Barbara Vero  - $50
"For handsome Max's Medical Fund!"

Kathleen Posey  - $100

Candice Bagrosky  - $50
"Max we are looking forward to the day when you can run and play again without pain!"

Angela Branch  - $100

Anne Lubinsky - $100

Brian Phillips  - $100
"We look forward to the day you can run and play again!"

Susan Johnston - $25
"Ziva misses you at Pack to Basics - feel better soon!"

Kathleen Pirollo - $50
"Hope you can play again soon handsome Max!"

Kit Ruseau - $40

Max's Foster Family - $100
"We look forward to the day you can run and play again!"

Jennifer, Hubble and Mozart Alfonso - $25
"Jennifer, Hubble and Mozart hope you can play soon again like you used to!"

Lindsey Heller - $50

                                                (Photography By: Erin Vinson) ​