Maxwell and Tigger: Back in the USA

11/07/2025

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11/05/2025

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Help Stratford Animal Rescue Society Reach 75% by Sunday

Donate now and help us save more lives: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252888997747083
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We’re halfway there — but our animals still need your help.

The Stratford Animal Rescue Society has raised 50% of the $11,000 needed to pay off outstanding veterinary bills for the neglected, abused, sick, and injured animals in our care. Every dollar helps us provide lifesaving medical treatment, safe shelter, and a second chance for these deserving animals.

Our goal is to reach 75% by this Sunday, and we can’t do it without your support.

Please consider making a donation today and sharing our message with friends, family, and fellow animal advocates. Together, we can bring hope and healing to the animals who depend on us.

Tahoe’s Story: From Fear to Hope (pictured)

When the Stratford Animal Shelter got the call, no one knew what to expect. A worker at a local yard had spotted a frightened dog hiding under a boat trailer — too scared to move, too weak to run. When our team arrived, they found a German Shepherd cowering in the dirt, trembling, his eyes filled with fear and pain.

We named him Tahoe.

It was clear he had been on his own for far too long. His beautiful coat was severely matted and filthy, tangled with debris and ticks. The smell of neglect hung heavy. Underneath all that fur, his body was thin, sore, and infected. A vet exam revealed a painful urinary tract infection, multiple tick-borne diseases, and heartworm — a dangerous and entirely preventable condition that will require months of expensive treatment to heal.

Despite all he’s endured, Tahoe’s spirit is remarkable. When he looks at you now, there’s a quiet trust beginning to return — a spark of hope that says he’s ready to believe in kindness again. With proper medical care, love, and time, Tahoe will know what it means to feel safe, healthy, and loved.

But he can’t do it alone. His recovery will take months of heartworm treatment, medication, and ongoing veterinary visits. The costs are significant, and we’re asking our community to come together to help us give Tahoe the future he deserves.

Please consider donating to help us cover Tahoe’s medical care. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings him one step closer to healing — one step closer to running freely, feeling joy, and knowing he’s finally home.

He’s doing really well now, but he still has some tough and painful treatments ahead before he can finally be free of heartworm.

From terrified and broken to hopeful and loved — with your help, Tahoe’s story can have a beautiful ending.

11/05/2025

I got a new toy this morning! It’s soft on the outside & there’s a rubber toy on the inside. Mom watched me like a hawk to make sure I didn’t eat the outer covering; she said she didn’t want a repeat of the great (stuffed) carrot toy incident of 2024!😂🥕🐾~Max

11/03/2025

Please consider a donation for “Dogsgiving!”🐾🦃

11/02/2025

It’s soooo nice outside, Mom decided to take Asher & me to our “secret park!” So many good sniffies! Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather!🌞🍁🐾~Max

11/01/2025

Did you know?🐽

Did you know that the tiny vertical groove between a dog’s nose and upper lip actually has a purpose? It’s called the vegetal groove (or philtrum), and it’s not there by accident!

Each time a dog licks its lips, a bit of saliva collects in that groove. Through a process called capillarization, the moisture travels up to the nose — helping keep it damp.

And why does that matter? Because a moist nose is much better at capturing and holding scents from the air. That’s part of what makes a dog’s sense of smell so incredibly powerful!

10/31/2025

WHAT is going on in the Facebook universe today?! I placed the “caring” emoji on a page-follower’s CT Post comment…or so I thought, until receiving a message from an unknown person asking, “why are you putting a laugh emoji on a cancer survivor”. SAY WHAT? I tried to reply but was blocked.

I did learn something new & it’s looking at my “activity history.” I was SURE I put a “caring” emoji & not a laugh react unless I somehow managed to unknowingly fat-finger it; sure enough, the caring emoji is what shows up for the comment in my page history. If this was your comment, and you saw a laugh react, my apologies as that’s NOT what was intended. I also sent a direct message to you! This was apparently today’s trick verses treat!🎃😩

10/31/2025

Happy Howl-o-ween!🐾⭐️🎃~Max & Asher

10/30/2025

It’s a dreary Thursday morning, but we are enjoying some toys! My foster brother, Asher, let me borrow his Bullymake treat toy that his rescue was so nice to provide for him: an entire box of Halloween toys!🎉🐾~Max Petals·4·Paws

10/30/2025

Today would have been my dad Brad’s 67th birthday. Happy birthday in heaven, Dad, I miss you!🎂❤️🐾~Love, Max

10/29/2025

After brekkie, walks & playtime, we rest!~💗🐾Max

10/28/2025

There is my goobery foster bro, Asher, on the flyer! Also, please check out and share for a foster for Skylar!🐾