What we do

Financial circumstance should never decide a companion pet’s fate. Because of that, Max’s Helping Paws Foundation reduces economic euthanasia, surrender and suffering of severely ill or injured pets by providing pet owners assistance with the costs of urgent medical care. Learn about some of the pets we’ve helped:

Vaquita, Lucy, Ruby, Sashay, Henry, Tiny Jonathan, Mini Cow, Dutchess, Honey, Ginger, Toby, Deuce, Trigger

Partners

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Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital

Cats, Dental, Dogs, Partners, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Pet Specialists of Monterey

Fundraising, Golden Paws, Promotional, Speakeasy Sponsors, Veterinary, Veterinary

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR)

Care Assistance, City, County, Disaster, Dogs, Financial Support, Foster Care, Non-Profit Service, Partners, Rescue, Resources, Shelter, Urgent Care

Bit O’ Blarney Boarding, Grooming & Aussie Breeding

Corporate, Partners, Promotional

Motiv K9 Fitness Therapy

Partners, Physical Therapy, Veterinary

Purrfurably Cats

Cats, Partners, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital

Partners, Veterinary

Peninsula Animal Hospital

Partners, Veterinary

Animal Hospital of Salinas

Care Assistance, Cats, Dogs, Partners, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Los Coches Animal Hospital

Veterinary

Toro Park Veterinary Hospital

Partners, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Animal Hospital at Mid Valley

Partners, Veterinary

Animal Health Center

Cats, Chronic Illness, Dental, Dogs, Partners, Resources, Veterinary

Animal Cancer Center

Chronic Illness, Crystal Paws, Partners, Resources, Speakeasy Sponsors, Veterinary, Veterinary

Opthamology for Animals

Cats, Dogs, Partners, Pets, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Marina Pet Hospital

Partners, Resources, Veterinary, Veterinary

Carmel Valley Road Company

Corporate, Fundraising, Partners

Aguajito Veterinary Hospital

Partners, Veterinary, Veterinary

Papillon Center for Loss & Transition

Emotional Support, Non-Profit Service, Partners, Promotional, Resources

Northridge Veterinary Hospital

Partners, Veterinary, Veterinary

Monterey Signs

In Kind, Speakeasy Sponsors, Wine & Beer

ASAP Signs and Printing

In Kind, Speakeasy Sponsors, Wine & Beer

Tasting

In Kind, Speakeasy Sponsors, Wine & Beer

Monterey Herald

In Kind, Media, Speakeasy Sponsors

Bernardus Wine

In Kind, Platinum Paws, Speakeasy Sponsors

Monterey Animal Hospital

Partners, Veterinary

Cottage Veterinary Care

Cats, Dogs, Partners, Veterinary, Veterinary

Event Design

Creative, In Kind, Speakeasy Sponsors, Wine & Beer

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Stories

Read about amazing pets, miraculous recoveries and true heroes.

Penelope

VIDEO STORY: During a vet visit a young pet mom hears something unexpected.. and Max's comes to the rescue.

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Sashay

Sashay was a tiny black and white kitten that stole her mom's heart from the first moment Both Sashay and her brother, another tuxedo, were in a little room at the SPCA

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Ruby

Ruby’s owner, Michael, has only had Ruby a few months, but she has quickly gained a special place in his heart. Ruby was adopted by Michael's son as a puppy from

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Deuce

Sometimes, we see situations that don't fall into our "regular" categories. Deuce was one of those times. MHPF received a call from Bianca at CHS Safe Place, a nonprofit that

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Dutchess

Dutchess is a sweet six year old pit bull old recently adopted from the local Monterey County SPCA. Dutchess, a new addition to the family, loves going on walks, spending

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Ginger

Ginger is a two-year-old, high energy and precocious family pet who born in Mexicali and taken in last year by her current owner when her previous owner tragically passed away

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Henry

Adopted from the SPCA year and a half ago, Henry is a nine year old Chihuahua who loves to go on walks and relax around the house. One day, Terri

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Honey

L Honey is an eight-year-old pit-bull who loves to chase after the wheels on skateboards and walk on the beach watching seagulls. Needless to say, she has a very sweet disposition.

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Trigger

For some owners, their furry companion is more than just a companion. Trigger found his way into a loving family’s heart three years ago after being adopted from a local

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Mini Cow

Mini Cow is a five year old Jack Russell terrier mix. Mini Cow or “Mini,” as she is known to her loved ones, got her name due to the fact

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Sydney Noel Hains

Is there anything better in the world than a dog licking your face until you giggle uncontrollably? I don't think so. Feeling Sydney's soft fur against my legs when she burrows

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Ford - A 14-year old "Health Hero"

https://www.phillymag.com/bewellphilly/2012/08/27/meet-health-heroes-cate-dorr-ford/

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Lucy - No Teeth, No Problem

Lucy is a precious tiny 5 lb. Chihuahua with a big personality who is no stranger to bossing around her three larger furry housemates. Her parents rescued Lucy from King

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Honey, Dad's Best Friend

Honey is an eight-year-old pit-bull who loves to chase after the wheels on skateboards and walk on the beach watching seagulls. Needless to say, she has a very sweet disposition.

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Tiny Jonathan, Huge Fighter

Tiny Jonathan is a 8 year old rescue from Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. His mother, Jessica has overcome many personal battles with the help of this tiny seven pound

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Sashay

I held her aloft- one hand supporting her front legs and the other holding her tiny haunches. She turned and looked at me with complete trust. I was smitten. This

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Toby

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, Pets

Daisy, “Miss Congeniality” & Mae

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, IN THANKS TO, Pets

RJ, My Beautiful Shepherd

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, Pets

Sydney Noel Hains

Dogs, Featured Pets, IN MEMORIAM, Pets

Marlow, the Counter Surfer

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, IN THANKS TO, Pets

Panda

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, IN THANKS TO

Cooper

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM, IN THANKS TO

Chips

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM

Vango

Cats, IN MEMORIAM

Samson

Blood Donor Success, Dogs

Barn Cat, Cash Kitty

Cats, IN MEMORIAM

Tawny, Life Saver

Blood Donor Success, Dogs, IN MEMORIAM

My Beloved Princess

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM

Major

Dogs, IN THANKS TO

George

Cats, IN MEMORIAM

Digit the Foster Baby

Blood Donor Success, Dogs, IN MEMORIAM

Caesar

Dogs, IN MEMORIAM

Vaquita, Dog Attack Survivor

Dogs, Pets

Tiny Jonathan, Huge Fighter

Dogs, Featured Pets, Pets

Lucy – No Teeth, No Problem

Dogs, Featured Pets, IN THANKS TO, Pets