At Max’s Ark Rescue, we believe that every animal deserves a loving and safe home. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need, giving them a second chance at life. Located in the heart of Collier County, our dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly to provide compassionate care to animals who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned.
Max’s Ark Rescues
March 2026 Rescues
Rescued!
Abandoned and Rescued!
He and his best friend had each other — and for a while, that was enough.
When their family packed up and moved on without them, this fluffy Pomeranian and his Yorkie companion were left to face the unknown together. Abandoned, scared, and confused, they clung to one another the way only animals who’ve been through something hard can.
They arrived at our rescue still wide-eyed, still startling at sudden sounds, still learning that the hands reaching toward them now only mean kindness. But beneath the fear is something beautiful, playful, loving souls just waiting for the world to feel safe again.
Whether they find their forever homes together or apart, what they need most is patience, love, and the simple promise that this time, no one is leaving.
At Max’s Ark we count our blessings!♥
February 2026 Rescues
Rescued!
Nova , Betty and Rosie , former back yard puppy mill moms ….
A friendly reminder : this is how the mother of that cute puppy you’re considering buying lives her whole life … and dies .
At Max’s Ark we count our blessings!♥
Winter 2026 Rescues
Rescued!
From 3 backyard breeders …. 8 saved souls.
It took a lot of coordination working with several Rescues and we were able to save 8 precious lives who deserve to know what love is.
• Bella, a tiny Toy Yorkie with scarred corneas
• Calvin, a gentle Korean Pomeranian beginning his fresh start
• Caprisse, a Toy Poodle with a soft spirit and hopeful eyes
• Honey, an over-bred Yorkie whose body tells a story of neglect, but whose heart is still full of love
• Lucy and Suzie, bonded over-bred Yorkie sisters who have never known life apart
• Teddy, a senior Pomeranian suffering from ulcerated corneas
• Luna, our little girl with painfully bad knees, finally on her way to comfort and care
• Calvin, a gentle Korean Pomeranian beginning his fresh start
• Caprisse, a Toy Poodle with a soft spirit and hopeful eyes
• Honey, an over-bred Yorkie whose body tells a story of neglect, but whose heart is still full of love
• Lucy and Suzie, bonded over-bred Yorkie sisters who have never known life apart
• Teddy, a senior Pomeranian suffering from ulcerated corneas
• Luna, our little girl with painfully bad knees, finally on her way to comfort and care
Meet the lives you helped save — even when our hearts were heavy and our resources uncertain: it took a village ! At Max’s Ark we count our blessings!♥
Fall 2025 Rescues
Rescued!
Freedom ride for these tiny babies ….
All the way from Orlando fl to Naples, these sweet souls were saved from a backyard breeder. The Golden lab has gone on to another large dog rescue. She was found tied up outside and was constantly bred. Thank you to the volunteers who did the transport: Jill ,Kathleen , Michelle and Karena ….
it took a village ! At Max’s Ark we count our blessings!♥
Summer 2025 Rescues
Rescued!
Emergency Rescue: Seven Dogs Saved from Backyard Breeders
Today, Max’s Ark Rescue was called to assist in an urgent operation that saved seven dogs from three different backyard breeders. These innocent souls came to us frightened, neglected, and in desperate need of medical attention. Two female Yorkies are in especially critical condition—one with an infected C-section, and another suspected of suffering from pyometra, a dangerous and often fatal uterine infection. A sweet Poodle from this group will be placed with Florida Poodle Rescue, where she can receive specialized care.
While their pasts are heartbreaking, their futures are now filled with hope. Each of these dogs will receive the veterinary care, safety, and love they have been denied for so long. They will need patient foster homes and ongoing support to help them heal both physically and emotionally. Saving them today means giving them the chance at tomorrow—the chance to finally know what it means to be cherished family members.
Spring 2025 Rescues – April’s New Beginnings
Rescued!
April was a month of miracles here at Max’s Ark Rescue. As flowers began to bloom, so did new hope for several precious lives.
We welcomed three tiny souls into our care this spring: 🐾 A 6-week-old Shih Tzu baby with severely deformed legs, abandoned and in need of immediate attention.
🐾 A sweet Pomeranian with a gentle spirit and a lot of love to give.
🐾 And a little Mini Doodle, scared and unsure, but safe at last.
Just a week later, we received an urgent plea for help – a Mini Poodle with a broken jaw, clearly in pain and in desperate need of rescue. Of course, we said yes.
Our team rallied, and thanks to your continued support, we were able to get these babies the medical care and love they so desperately needed.
In addition, we were able to transfer two other dogs we rescued to partner organizations that had space and resources available. These transfers are often critical to saving more lives — rescue is truly a team effort.
We’re so grateful to our fosters, transporters, donors, and partner rescues who help us say yes when others can’t. Your support makes this lifesaving work possible.
Winter 2025
Rescued!
At Max’s Ark, we rescued this stunning, 5-year-old toy Korean Pomeranian who has known nothing but a life of breeding. Her body tells a painful story; we estimate she has had at least 7 to 8 litters in her short life. Buttercup wasn’t the only one saved—six other pups were also rescued and have been taken in by other rescue organizations. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
Freedom ride for 6 puppy mill babies! Welcome to the Max’s ark family!
Thank you Jackie Zucker, Cathy Benway and Elizabeth, for helping us rescue this group!
At Max’s Ark, we count our blessings!♥
For donations please go to :
Or Zelle: maxsarkinc@gmail.com
Preparing our fosters for three more sweet souls, dumped by a backyard breeder.
Meet Max’s ark first 2025 rescued mom …
Surrendered to us in distress , pain was so horrible she couldn’t move ….
The reason ? Two overdue dead puppies inside her womb …
Please consider making an small donation to help with her medical emergency expenses .
Janie ( January ) is recovering well ….
Is not available for adoption and will not be until she is fully vetted/recovered .
At Max’s ark , we count our blessings !
For donations please go to :
Or Zelle :
maxsarkinc@gmail.com
Fall 2024
Rescued!
Freedom ride for 4 puppy lucky babies !!!
They were far from Naples but thanks to a volunteer they’re on their way to Max’s ark foster homes !
Thank you Shawn !!!
Summer/Fall 2024
Rescued!
We were contacted about this boy found living in the street ….
We are full and not taking new rescues but OF COURSE … we couldn’t say no!!
We love challenges and see transformation of abused neglected dogs …
This boy is coming to Max’s ark soon !
Roscoe’s freedom ride! Welcome to Max’s ark family. A cruelty case was open and hopefully whoever did all this to this baby will get what he deserves …He weighs 4.8 lbs , should be at least 10/12 lbs. His genitals were attached to his abdomen because of the matted fur and he has bladder crystals, most likely secondary to an untreated urinary infection …. which most likely was caused by the difficult to Urinate with his genitals attached to his abdomen by matted fur.
Welcome Remi to Max’s ark family. Born with only one eye was surrendered to us at just 8 weeks old! We’ll visit an eye specialist so he can have the best care available!
Together we can make sure Remi grows up healthy and finds a forever home ….
At Max’s Ark we count our blessings! ♥
July 2024
Rescued!
These precious souls were finally rescued! The backyard breeder moved and left these breeding females behind. Max’s Ark Rescue was able to rescue them once we generated enough donations to help with their medical and general care. At Max’s Ark, we count our blessings! ♥
June 2024
Rescued!
June 8
” Last night I got a call about 4 puppies left after a backyard breeder sold the other 9 at a corner in Homestead, Florida. Thank Goodness my friend from a Fort Myers Beach rescue said yes, and brought them to me at midnight. I then drove them to safety in Estero. Our rescue is full and we are unable to take more intakes. ” – Dolly
June 1, 2024
Update June 3:
Today Freya didn’t pee on me when I touched her!
She even allowed me to put hot compresses on her boobies that are hard and dripping milk,
That tail is starting to wag … Freya is blooming !
May 2024
Rescued!
Sunday, May 19
Freedom ride for 11 puppy mill moms and dads …
Not an easy task to plan …but worth it.
These dogs are not available for adoption, they’re going to two different organizations, we will post the ones that will be part of Max’s Ark.
Big thanks to Jackie Zucker and Cathy Benway, they’re real blessings to our mission.
Transporting and making sure we have the supplies we need …
At Max’s ark, we count our blessings !
Sunday, May 5
“Yesterday we pulled/rescued this 5 babies …most of them come from back yard puppy mills. They went to one of the reliable organizations we partner with so we can save them, even if we have no room! Sharing the pic with the poop party, so you all can see what volunteers deal with ….
Thank you Jackie Zucker, Cathy Benway and Karen Beckett for pulling, holding and transporting them!
They’re an amazing team!
At Max’s ark , we count our blessings!
Saturday, May 4
Welcome rose ( Rosalie ) the schnoodle to Max’s ark family !!!!
Rosalie was rescued when a back yard breeder from homestead went out of business!
Enjoy your freedom sweet girl!
Wait for her pics after she is cleaned up!
At Max’s Ark, we count our blessings !
Friday, May 2
My name is Sasha. I am a 6 months old pure breed Maltese. I was born premature. I have crossed eyes so my sight is not perfect, one of my hind legs is stiff. I am and will always be an especial needs girl. Because of that a few rescues refused to take me, most likely because my veterinarian bill will be high. Doctors think I can have a normal life as long as I’m well taken care of. I am such a lucky girl after all! Max’s ark rescue said yes, and here I am, already saw a vet (I was never brought to a vet by my breeder). Please consider making a small donation to help my rescuers cover every expense I’ll have.
Sunday, March 31
This nice family of lilac frenchies was rescued today ….
two babies , mom and dad …
Thank you to those amazing humans that opened their homes and hearts to help rescuing them!
At Max’s ark, we count our blessings !