Right now, we’re seeing more animals abandoned than ever. Pet stores are no longer selling puppies (which is a good thing), and because of that, people aren’t buying from puppy mills (even better!). But the heartbreaking consequence is that breeders and mills are now dumping their unsold puppies — and worse, the moms and dads used for breeding.
Why Just Liking a Dog Isn’t Enough: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family
At Max’s Ark Rescue, we know how easy it is to fall in love with a dog’s photo or rescue story. That sweet face, those sad eyes—it’s natural to want to swoop in and give them the love they’ve always deserved. But here’s the truth: liking a dog is not enough.
My Name is Xena!
Hi there, I’m Xena—a 2-year-old Pomeranian princess with a big heart in a tiny body! 💕👑 I may be small, but my personality is mighty (just like my name!). I’m sweet, spunky, and ready to find a forever family that will cherish me for all the years to come—14 to 15 of them, if we’re lucky!
Meet Caramel: A Tiny Toy Poodle with a Giant Will to Live
Last weekend, Max’s Ark Rescue welcomed a new soul into our care—Caramel, a 3-year-old toy poodle who arrived in heartbreaking condition.
The Story of Buddy: A Second Chance at Love
Humans can be puzzling—and at times, heartbreakingly cruel—when it comes to how they treat their dogs. It’s hard to comprehend the level of neglect and abuse some animals endure. What we see—the physical wounds, the matted fur, the starvation—is disturbing enough.
My Name is Matisse!
I’m a 6 month-old toy poodle with a gorgeous tricolor coat! Life started a little bumpy for me—I was taken away from my mom and siblings and then surrendered to Max’s Ark because I was born with one eye that’s much smaller than the other.
Here We Go Again… Another Rescue, Another Broken Heart 💔
Rescue work is never-ending. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, another soul in need reminds us why we do what we do. Today, that soul is Buttercup—a stunning, 5-year-old toy Korean Pomeranian who has known nothing but a life of breeding.
A Happy Ending for Salvatore the Chihuahua
Salvatore had known love once. Raised from a tiny pup, he had given his whole heart to a family who, for reasons unknown, let him go. Confused and heartbroken, he found himself at Max’s Ark Rescue, where his journey to healing—and to true forever—began.
I Think My Dog Judges Me
I recently came across a study conducted in Japan that sought to answer an amusing yet intriguing question: Do dogs judge their humans? Well, guess what? They do! And honestly, I’m not surprised.
Max’s Ark Rescue: Never Leaving a Dog Behind
At Max’s Ark Rescue, our mission is clear: we never leave a dog behind. No matter the circumstances, we are committed to ensuring that every dog has a chance at a safe and loving forever home.