09/17/2025
🆘 Meet Ollie (a.k.a. Oscar) – A Tiny Fighter in Need 🐾❤️
We received an urgent call from our trusted friends at **North Bay Animal Hospital** about a puppy who needed immediate rescue. What we found broke our hearts.
**Ollie**, just around **7 weeks old and under 7 lbs**, came in limping, his tiny body fighting a severe leg infection. Tragically, we learned that Ollie had been bitten **weeks ago** by another dog in his previous home — and was never given the medical care he desperately needed.
Because of that neglect, the infection spread aggressively, **eating away at his joint and bone**. His tissue has become necrotic, and despite our best efforts, **Ollie may lose his front right leg**.
But we’re not giving up. 💪
Ollie is undergoing **intensive care**, including a joint flush to remove bacteria and debris, as well as cultures to identify the exact infection. We're doing everything possible to save his leg — but even with all this, the damage to his growth plate remains uncertain.
We didn’t know the full extent of his injuries when we stepped in, but one thing is certain: **If we hadn’t said yes, Ollie would’ve had no chance**. And honestly, even if we had known… how could we say no?
Here’s where we need you. 🙏
Ollie’s medical care is already adding up to a **massive vet bill**, and that doesn’t even include a potential amputation or ongoing treatments. With so many special cases currently in our care, we are **financially overwhelmed** — but we couldn’t turn our backs on this sweet boy.
Despite everything, Ollie is **pure joy** — curious, happy, and full of love. He’s discovered the joy of chasing balls, chewing toys, cuddling, and playing with other dogs. His walk may be a little wonky, but his spirit? Unshakable.
# # # 🐶 Ollie is currently available for **adoption** or **foster-to-adopt** as we continue to fight for his recovery.
💖 Please consider donating — no amount is too small. Every dollar helps us provide Ollie with the care he needs and gives him the chance to grow up safe, happy, and loved — leg or no leg.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for supporting Ollie and all of the animals who rely on us.
We are a non-profit 501(c)3, all donations are tax deductible. We are an all volunteer rescue with no paid staff.
Donations can be made via:
www.maxxandme.org/donate
Cash App:
$maxxandmepetrescue
PayPal:
www.paypal.me/maxxandme
Venmo:
(THERE IS NO - (dash) after rescue that is a fake account and Venmo is aware and has blocked that spam account)
Zelle:
[email protected]
*Any apps needing last 4 digits of phone # is 2000
Also donations can be called into Ollie's vet under the Maxx & Me Pet Rescue account mention OLLIE/OSCAR:
North Bay Animal Hospital
(813) 885-4477
Checks mailed:
Maxx & Me Pet Rescue
12191 W Linebaugh Ave #554 Tampa, FL 33626
