04/09/2026
Maxine’s Legacy 🕊️🤍
We would like to honour the life and legacy of a very special member of the K9 family, Maxine.
Maxine was not only a wonderful supporter of K9 Rescue Group, but also a loving adopter who opened her heart and home to K9 dog Koda in 2024, along with her husband, son and daughter.
A message from Maxine’s widower, Ian:
“Maxine was an avid follower of K9 and was always re-posting your news feeds and appeals for homes for different dogs. We would have a house full if we didn’t control ourselves. We already have 3 dogs, co-parent my sons Dalmatian whilst he’s away, 3 cats and a large block to look after!
Koda has been an absolute god-send. He is such a calm, quiet, loving boy, Maxine fell in love with him when she first saw him in your post and I don’t think anything was going to stand in her way to get him. He is very much loved and so enjoyed his evening cuddles with Max. Her passing has been a big adjustment for the dogs as well.
Maxine has the Volunteer paperwork at home and was adamant she was going to apply to help volunteer at K9 in some small way. Unfortunately working shifts, full time, unpredictable hours always seem to get in the way.
I am so glad you are happy with the donation. My daughter started a Go Fund Me account for Maxine so people were able to donate towards her favourite charities instead of buying flowers. We also gave a donation to the North Dandalup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. Again an amazing and essential organisation and one so many people volunteer their time and time away from families to help and serve the community.
We wanted to give to local charities that we knew would directly benefit from the money and would be put to worthy and direct use instead of being swallowed up in corporate administration.
My only wish is that Maxine was there to hand the cheque over to you directly. I know this is what she would have wanted and she would be so proud of what we have been able to do.
Please send our best wishes to all of the staff and our love to all of the future Kodas looking for their forever homes. You are all doing an amazing job.”
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For anyone who feels inspired by Maxine’s story and would like their own love for rescue dogs to continue into the future, information about leaving a gift to K9 Rescue Group in your will is available by contacting our team.
Maxine’s generosity and love for rescue dogs will never be forgotten, and we feel incredibly privileged to carry her legacy forward 🤍🪽