Max’s Story
by Lisa Burns
You probably know that Majical Miniatures is a rescue and rehab sanctuary for wild, exotic and farm animals. They take in all kinds of animals from kangaroos and Llamas to cows and pigs, but they do not take in dogs or cats. That does not mean they will not help get the ball rolling to find a home for an abandoned, abused or neglected dog or cat. 
About a year ago Jan, the vice president of Majical Miniatures, stopped by a garage sale where she saw the saddest little dog. The woman at the garage sale explained that the dog's owner had spent a lot of money for him, a purebred Wheaton Terrier, but she had just let him go. Maxwell, although not an outside dog, stayed outside most of the time with access to the garage. He lost much of his fur due to terrible allergies, most of his teeth were broken, he was heartworm positive, was not neutered or housebroken. Jan knew she could not bring an un-neutered dog home but also knew there was no way she could leave him, so she immediately started making phone calls. Jan reached Lindalee Anderson of Animal Networks Kitty Korner who put her in touch with Kerry Barnes. Kerry has been a rescue volunteer for Canine Castaways for over three years and last year started a foundation with her sister, Shannon Collins, to aid rescues in memory of their parents. Kerry credits her parents for teaching her about the love and loyalty of animals. The Al and Elaine's Legacy Inc foundation was set up to assist rescue groups with marketing and recruiting volunteers. Kerry took over from here. She dropped what she was doing and met Jan to pick up Max.
Within a day, Kerry was able to get Max's owner to relinquish custody of him, took him to see Dr. Taylor of Pet First Animal Hospital and contacted Christine of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club. Christine Rohde is a foster mom for the Wheaten Terrier Club. She agreed to help and took Max home where she spent months nursing Max back to health, spending many nights sleeping next to him on the couch. Because Christine spent many hours with Max caring for him, they developed a special bond. She decided she had to keep Max. Christine says that Max is the ultimate dog, he is learning his commands, knows sit and of course the word treat! Max now has a forever home with Christine and is one healthy happy boy! It just goes to show that anything can be accomplished when we work together. To learn more about the organizations these ladies represent please visit their websites. 
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