Maks is a 9-year-old Labrador Retriever in Hesperia, CA, who needs $2,000 for TPLO Surgery.

Make came into my life by the city shelter taking him and his siblings in from a previous owner. I picked him out from the city animal shelter when he was a puppy at 2 months old. He was the quiet one sitting in the back while the rest of his siblings barked and climbed the fence for attention. He caught my eye because he had the cutest droopy ears and I was in love. I had to have him. He was far from shy once he started to grow up. He has become the most loyal, sweetest, loving furbaby. He always wants to be near me no matter what I am doing. I can be cleaning in a small area and he will find a way to squeeze himself near me. He is a great watch dog, he loves to play fetch, run and play with his brother(s). He loves going on hikes to the lake, parks and playing in the water, esp. when it rains and/or snows. I have/had three dogs, but one passed away a year ago and it really took a toll on all of us including Maks. I could tell he missed his brother tremendously. Maks and I have been together for 9 and half years and I would love to have many more years together with him. He is my world along with his brother, Ajay. Maks is a very energetic and athletic dog and to see him not be able to do the things he loves breaks my heart. My neighbor who helps me with my boys when I am away absolutely adores him. He gets lots of compliments from family and friends whom meet him.