Maxx & Me Pet Rescue

07/05/2025

There is a FRAUDULENT VENMO Account this is spoofing our true 501(c)3 rescue account. Scammers can't get any LOWER.

The REAL Maxx & Me Pet Rescue Venmo account


THERE IS NO DASH AFTER RESCUE!!!

They have stolen the logo and mimicked our account and added a dash to appear legitimate. It is NOT OUR ACCOUNT.

Last 4 digits is 2000 for the correct Venmo.

We have reached out to Venmo and they have said that fraudulent account was flagged and anyone sending would get an error message.

07/05/2025

UPDATE apparently the owner who abandoned the dog and failed to show up yesterday is threatening the roommate. The people involved (we have no more details) are reporting to animal control and police.

Laurel Henderson

St. Petersburg, FL

This is a courtesy post about a dog that was left abandoned in an apartment by the guy's roommate in St. Pete.

Please contact Laurel Henderson if you can help this boy. He obviously has not been treated well and she is trying to get him to safety.

Apparently he is covered in f***s and has not had the best of care. No other information is known, courtesy post only.

07/03/2025

We could tell a dozen stories of how Dr Hay helped us help dogs desperate for dramatic orthopedic surgeries over the years. Dozens, seriously.

To honor his memory, we will simply tell the most memorable… the story that solidified for us he was the ONLY ortho with whom we would trust our charges.

Brennan was a 100+ pound yellow lab 10+ years old. He escaped his Pasco county farm yard along with his chocolate lab brother and was promptly struck by a car, left broken and incapacitated on the side of the road. Dale, his loyal and loving companion stayed by his side despite being perfectly healthy and capable of leaving at any time. When their owners were contacted to tell them they had both been picked up and taken to the shelter, they decided to reclaim Dale only. Brennan was left to die - crippled and then abandoned by the only home, only people he’d ever known as his. We jumped in immediately to get Brennan the care he needed. We took him to a skilled general practice vet who also did orthopedic and other life-saving surgeries for us often. Brennan was eating, he handed out kisses like they were high-fives. He refused to potty anywhere but outside even though that meant he had to be help upright by slings and multiple people assisting. It was very clear he wanted to live beyond his trauma. The first vet we saw called us “inhumane” for wanting to try. So to the Humane Society we went. They have incredible resources being federally funded and we just knew they’d help! Again, we were turned away. They said being over 100 pounds, it was outside their scope of capabilities. We were at a loss. Desperately, we called Dr Hay; Spoke to him directly about the circumstances and the urgency to relive this poor dog of the pain. He told us to come in immediately and he would take a look. When Dr Hay entered the room, Brennan’s big ol’ tail thumped the floor. “I’d say we have chance” was Dr Hay’s response.

Brennan recovered from a surgery Dr Hay called “one to remember” just beautifully. He was adopted and as the “man” of the house, he ruled his giant yard and motley pack like a benevolent king for 18 months He was loved and cherished and he had that chance because Dr Hay chose - like us - to try.

Dr Hay was conservative and would actually talk you out of surgery if he didn’t believe it was absolutely in the best interest of your pet. He was kind and loving and it was an honor to know him. The world lost a great man and the rescue world lost an ally. While there are other great orthopedic surgeons out there, Dr Hay was simply the best.

In heaven, I hope he and Brennan and all the other patients Dr Hay helped to feel better are reunited. What a joy that will be!

Thank you for all you are and all you did, Dr Hay.

07/02/2025

Duke A2455590, is a 4-year-old, heartworm positive, neutered, 87 lb dog who’s looking for a second chance.

DUKE was surrendered to the PRC after no longer getting along with the resident dog, and his previous family could no longer care for him. Since his arrival, the shelter life has taken a toll. While being kenneled Duke struggles and does not show well.

While outside of his kennel, Duke begins to relax. He’ll explore the yard, slowly decompress, and eventually seek out gentle affection. He allows pets and maintains a loose, relaxed posture once he feels more secure. In playgroup, Duke has been marked gentle dainty and selective—he can coexist with calm dogs, but he likely does best with slow introductions or as a solo companion while he decompresses.

Duke is not thriving , and he deserves so much more. Due to his FAS, he truly needs a rescue or adoption. Someone that can give him space, time, and structure.

Per Notes

06/24/25 16:05 Duke was being moved for a bigger cage, Staff approached kennel and he had a loose body. When staff opened his kennel door he would try to escape by trying to shove his head out the kennel door a few times. When staff tried to leash him he started biting and tugging at the leash. Staff pulled their leash and tried again but he kept biting and pulling on the leash. Staff offered Duke a treat but he was not interested. Staff tried again but with clip to slip, when staff tried to put the leash over his head he bit staff ripping bit of skin, Staff did successfully leash Duke with clip to slip. He pulled and tugged on leash. When trying to unleash he did try to escape again but staff managed to unleash. -AR

Playgroup

03-JUN-25 - GENTLE DAINTY - GD/SE keep evaluating, greetings, takes corrections, persistent, steerable, arousal hu***ng

If you can help Duke, find the calm, loving environment he desperately needs, please email ASAP

[email protected] cc [email protected]

Duke is a good dog in an overcrowded, loud and hot shelter—and he’s counting on someone to see his gentle spirit and look beyond the stress.

Please help him.

06/30/2025

I LIKE BIG EARS AND I CANNOT LIE👂👂👂

Our sweet Henley girl is awaiting her forever home. She has been lovingly fostered for two months and needs her forever home!

Needs:
🏠Someone home a lot - she is an active puppy who needs a lot of attention and playtime (doggie daycare is a great option weekly)
🐕‍🦺Another dog in the house to run and play with
🌞Fenced yard where she can play and run - she is not suitable for an apartment
❤️❤️❤️Love, patience and an adopter committed to training. Our puppy contracts require training for all our puppies

She is approximately 6 months, 45 lbs +/- and growing

If you are Henley girl's perfect fit and like big ears too apps at:
www.maxxandme.org

Tampa, FL

06/29/2025

This shelter needs immediate help with their dogs and cats!!

Please contact them directly if you can help!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1XqSAomTXt/

06/28/2025

LOST DOG in The Villages
Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida

🆘🆘PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND SHARE🆘🆘

Marilyn who was recently adopted is still missing in the Villages, FL and we need all the help we can get to locate her and bring her to safety.

- She got loose and ran from her adopter Wednesday morning in the Petco parking lot (600 US Hwy 441 The Villages, FL 32159)
- She was last spotted yesterday (Thursday) afternoon around Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages (Paige Pl Lady Lake, FL 32159)
- She may have been hit by a car, when she was spotted she was limping and not bearing weight on one of her front legs but she was still too quick to get caught.
- May respond to Marilyn or Mary
- Roughly 20 pounds
- Not wearing a collar, harness, or leash
- Scared of males, more comfortable with women
- LOVES Publix or Sam’s Club rotisserie chicken and would probably come towards a rescuer if they had that
- If spotted, message us on here or call 302-603-6624

We are scared and worried sick for Marilyn. She is hurt and in survival mode and we need to get her caught and get her immediate medical attention. She is also scared of storms and will be TERRIFIED of fireworks if she’s still loose on the 4th. Please share in any Villages groups or pages you’re in, we can use all the eyes we can get to get Marilyn back to safety!