Maximus is a 9 year old Mix-Breed in Joplin, MO, who needs $700 for Sedated X-Ray and Exam for ACL.

Maximus "Max" DuRossette has been my best friend 9.5 years. I got him at a low point in my life and he's been lifting my spirits ever since. He's sunshine everyday not just on the bad days, but the good ones too.

Max has been limping for several weeks now. We took him to the vet where we were told he has possibly blown his ACL. In order to find out what is exactly wrong, max has to be put under and x-rays have to be taken. The cost of this is something i cannot currently afford. In addition, if he requires surgery after the x-ray and exam, that cost will be something I have to figure out as well.

Max is the sweetest boy you'll meet. He doesn't know a stranger and if you hear him bark (which is rare) he's probably saying "hi" or "wanna play". Max loves to go to school and see all the kids and get all the lovins he can from them. If he had it his way, he would go to school with momma everyday and be with the kids.

As a teacher who gets paid once a month and also has a second job, I do my best to take care of things on my own and not seek help from others. Not teaching summer school this past summer took away income I would normally have, so an unexpected expense makes it even harder.