MERGER WITH POMDR | Max's Helping Paws

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PEACE OF MIND DOG RESCUE NOW ADMINISTERS MAX'S HELPING PAWS PROGRAMS

DONATE TO THE NEW FUND

APPLY FOR HELP THROUGH POMDR

As of June 1 2025, POMDR has merged Max’s veterinary financial assistance programs for pets in a health crisis into its Helping Paw program to cover major medical expenses — including diagnostics, short term and critical care and long-term chronic care. Through creation of the restricted Max's Helping Paws Fund within its long-standing Helping Paw program, this fund is independent from other POMDR programs, ensuring that all donations go directly toward the mission, and can continue to grow and remain accessible to those who need it most.

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Why Is This Happening?

This transition is the result of thoughtful planning and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of this critical mission within our community. At the time of the transfer, Max’s will have proudly assisted nearly 2500 pets and their families, and paid over $1.5 million to local veterinary practices in delivery of our mission. Now, with the responsibility of continuity for pets and their families, we’ve made the strategic decision to step back as an independent organization and entrust our programs and mission to a deeply aligned and synergistic nonprofit with the resources and infrastructure to support ever-increasing need. We’ve collaborated with the POMDR team for years, jointly assisting as many as 50% of our applicants. As a leading, long-standing local animal welfare nonprofit with a Veterinary Financial assistance program that mirrors our own in mission and values, POMDR is uniquely positioned to carry forward and expand the legacy of Max’s Helping Paws

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUND HERE: https://www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/maxsfund.html

Max’s Helping Paws is named for Maximillian Amadeus aka Max, who crossed
the rainbow bridge in 2016. His pawrents, Dyana Klein and Dr. Jonathan Fradkin,
founded Max’s Helping Paws to help other pets as a means to manage their grief and to
honor Maximillan. Since that time, Max’s has helped over 2500 dogs and cats in
Monterey County.

This is not the end of Max’s legacy—it’s a continuation of a needed mission under a trusted steward. By transferring our programs to POMDR, we are able to leverage existing administration and efficiencies, thereby allowing more of every donor dollar to go directly to care. It’s a move rooted in responsibility, foresight, and deep respect for the people and pets we serve. We know this news may come with mixed emotions, especially for those who have been part of Max's journey since the beginning. Please know this transition is being made from a position of strength, not necessity-and with a clear focus on ensuring the mission endures and evolves for years to come. We are forever grateful for your belief in Max's Helping Paws. Thanks to you, thousands of pets have received life-saving care. And thanks to this merger, and your support of it, many, many more will follow. We hope you'll continue to support this essential work-by donating to the MAX'S HELPING PAWS FUND within Peace of Mind Dog Rescue-so that every pet in need of unexpected, yet necessary veterinary treatment has a helping paw.

Effective June 1, 2025, Max’s programs will begin operating under POMDR’s Helping Paw umbrella,
including Major Medical support, Get 'Em to the Vet, Short Term, and Continued Care assistance.

● Both cats and dogs will continue to be eligible to receive financial assistance from POMDR for
veterinary bills.

● There will be no disruption in services. Pet owners and veterinary partners will experience a seamless
shift, with the same eligibility, care standards, and fast response they’ve always known.

● Between June 1 and June 30, all web sites, application links, phone lines, and donation links will direct to
POMDR.

● All current Max’s Helping Paws funds, after addressing outstanding liabilities, will be transferred to
POMDR and used exactly as originally intended—to provide veterinary care assistance for Monterey
County pets in crisis.

● The Max's Helping Paws Fund within POMDR will have a direct donation page for anyone wishing to
continue supporting Max's mission and programs within this new structure

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