Max is a 10-year-old Akita in Sarasota , FL, who needs $2,000 for Prostate Treatment.

Max became a part of our family as a rescue when he was about a year old. He is the best boy ever! For the past 9 years Max has been a healthy boy with no issues. He loves everyone and everyone loves him. He is beloved by the senior citizens at the nursing home we visit frequently, and until very recently he has been very active and healthy!

Max is a true Akita. He speaks softly but his presence is never in question. Everywhere we go and everyone we meet always love max and max loves the attention! His quality of life is suffering now though, it’s difficult to take him anywhere because of the prostate issue discovered recently

Max is an adorable Akita, he loved to chase his toys and fetch before this prostate issue emerged. We would walk miles and miles and he would love every moment. Max has been my rock ever since his brother blue passed from complications of DM. Max makes everyone who seems him smile, and his soft white fur must be petted at any opportunity!

Last week, after noticing max was having trouble urinating, the vet diagnosed possible prostate cancer. His prostate has become enlarged and is compressing his urethra making it painful and difficult to urinate. He tries and tries but can’t. I’ve had to get him cathetered twice and he’s in baytril antibiotic trying to save his life.

Max means the world to my family. We make ends meet but the cost of medications and vet bills has been extreme , and the potential cost of surgery seems out of reach. One week of baytril antibiotic cost $150 plus multiple catheters at the vet. Please help us save Max!