The heartbreaking truth is simple: it only takes one mosquito bite to put a dog’s life at risk. Mosquitoes are active during the winter in Southwest Florida , as the subtropical climate allows them to persist 12 months a year. While populations decrease when temperatures drop below 50°F, they do not completely disappear and quickly become active again during warmer winter days.
Welcome to Max's Ark Rescue
Our Mission:
To help as many dogs as possible, find their forever homes, focusing on puppy mill
dogs, who if not rescued, will die without knowing what love is
Ready to embark on this life-changing Journey?
Support a Noble Cause
Foster
A SECOND CHANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE
Without fostering, there can be no rescue. A Selfless act of compassion.
Donate
SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE
Every little bit counts!
Your generous donation helps animals most in need.
Volunteer
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF PASSION
You can Help animals that we would otherwise not be able to facilitate
GOLDEN AGE, GOLDEN PAWS
Join us in celebrating the beauty of senior adoption and the incredible bond between seniors and senior dogs. Together, we can make a difference – one golden paw at a time.
Puppy mills, backyard breeders, and pet stores often contribute to the mistreatment and suffering of animals.
About Max’s Ark Rescue
Welcome to Max’s Ark Rescue. These two Schnauzers, Max and Sam, were my first rescues, and they gave me the inspiration to begin this journey. To date, Max’s Ark Rescue has rescued and re-homed over 2268 pets. Max died in 2022 and my beloved Sam passed away in February, 2024.
Our dedicated team of volunteers are committed to rescuing animals from puppy mills and breeders. Many of these animals have spent their lives in confinement, lacking proper socialization and human interaction, making them challenging to adopt out.
At Max’s Ark Rescue, we provide these animals with the love, care, and attention they deserve. Our volunteers work tirelessly to socialize them, address their medical needs, and prepare them for their forever homes.
As a small organization, our resources are limited, which is why we rely on the generosity of donors like you. Your support enables us to cover essential expenses such as spaying/neutering, vaccinations, deworming, dental care, and heartworm testing.
NO DOG SHOULD DIE WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT IT IS TO BELONG TO A FAMILY AND BE LOVED …
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