Date of Birth: 14 May 2006
Date of Death: 25 March 2022
Place of Birth: Unknown
Place of Death: Winchester, VA
Grandpa Max joined the Maloney pack in September 2021 as a Senior Rescue, but like most rescues, he gave our pack as much as, if not more than, we gave him. Before joining us, Grandpa Max had been in foster care with 16 other dogs. He needed a bath and a haircut and suffered from a severe ear infection and a skin infection. He also lived with deafness, palsy and arthritis, requiring daily medication and frequent ear cleanings. My goal was to give him the best possible rest of his life.
From the first ride home until the day he left us, Grandpa Max was a little gentleman with a big personality. He fit into our pack readily and rapidly, jumping into walks, play time, neighbor visits, treat time and naps with his new pack mates. He loved giving me kisses and enjoyed getting scratched around his neck and on his underside. He had a very gentle mouth, a fantastic smile and extra big feet. Throughout the day, he followed me around like a little shadow, supervising my every move. Grandpa Max also held his own, pushing between his bigger siblings for treats. He made the funniest snuggling noises in his sleep as he nestled around in his bed, and he switched beds often to be closer to Max, Molly or Libby. Although he was only with us for six months, Grandpa Max left a lifetime’s worth of love and memories. He leaves behind Max, Molly, Libby and me. He will be greatly missed.
--Lisa Maloney
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