Max is a 9 year old Maltese in Brighton, MI, who needs $8,000 for Prorttsystem Shunt, Cryptorchidism, Cystolith.

We acquired Max from a senior who no longer was able to care for him. Max was with her for 9 years, every since he was a puppy. Max hasn't lived a "normal" life. He was kept
in a small condo. He was very loved, but due to mobility issues with his owner, he was never put outside for any length of time, or has had the training any dog deserves. His world was very small.

Max has a possible shunt in his liver, which is suspected to have caused a bladder stone. He has a cryptorchidism, or undescended testicle, which has grown a mass on it. Dr Clark from Oakland Veterinary Referral Service has helped to identifie the situation. Max will need a specialist to help resolve his situations. Dr Clark has said with this surgery he will lead a normal, healthy life span.

We have had Max for a week and a half. We are teaching him to walk on a leash, allowing him to play in the grass, potty in the grass and he is excited in meeting other animals. He is excelling in his new world. He loves to be outside, exploring everything. He is leaning recall and doing fantastic. We also are teaching him to feel safe with other people, he's very frighten around men and children.

We are determine to give Max a life he has deserved, but the cost of his medical treatment/surgery w/pre-op cost is est. $8000 or more. Our hearts sank after hearing this because it's beyond our means. Max is learning quickly, his world is getting so big. He is so loved.