12/30/2025
We are so excited to share this wonderful news! Pawsavers Alum Maia won dog of the year at Benebone! Maia is blind, and AJ has trained her and taken her to new heights as a therapy dog, and so many more adventures and achievements ♥️ There is nothing these special needs dogs can’t do, Maia shows AJ that every day. Congratulations to Maia and AJ Wiseman!
Maia won $1,500 with this award, and AJ donated it to Pawsavers. My heart is full for these two 💖
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We’re so excited to share that we’ve crowned Maia as our Dog of the Year 2025. 👑
Thank you to everyone who made this contest a huge success, especially those who entered and voted. Please help us by giving Maia a round of ‘appaws’ and continue reading to learn more about Maia! 👇🏼
Born blind and rescued from a rough start, Maia’s story is one of strength and heart. She’s earned multiple sport titles, works as a therapy dog, and inspires everyone she meets. After surviving so much, she now spends her days spreading joy and showing that every dog, no matter their beginning, deserves love, purpose, and a chance to shine 💚