Age: Approximately 9 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Our dear Beau has begun his journey North of the Rainbow Bridge. In recent days, he was having difficulty getting around and was clearly uncomfortable. He passed surrounded by love. Dearest Beau ~ Wear your silver harness proudly as you dance among the stars free of the pain that held you back. We are grateful for the time we had with you and honored to have had the opportunity to care for you. You are horribly missed and your absence has left a void. ~ 10.10.2012

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At first glance you feel so sorry for Beau ~ he walks with some difficulty and shaking, but once you get to know this happy, affectionate boy you realize how precious he is and that he truly has quality life.

Beau is a senior at approximately nine years old who came in with a raging ear infection and obvious issues to his spine and/or rear legs. Immediate vet counsel, testing and x-rays indicate that at some time in his earlier life Beau suffered a traumatic spinal injury. Our first reaction was to feel sorry for Beau ~ until we got to know this magnificent dog. He may look shaky, but his will is strong. Beau is happy to be alive ~ and we are happy too.

Beau is settling in with his foster family and making friends. He is happiest when he can crawl into a lap and settle in. Beau is a welcome addition to the MaPaw family and will be a permanent resident with us due to his physical limitations ~ but don’t tell Beau that, he is happy and spoiled!

UPDATE APRIL 2012
Beau continues to do well and enjoys the company of the other dogs in his foster home. He loves to cuddle, go for short walks and just hang out with the family. He continues to be a happy boy and we couldn’t ask for anything more.

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Good evening Puppers –
Over the weekend, I got to visit Ben and see for myself just how well he is doing. He is amazing!!! It has been almost 3 weeks since Ben’s surgery and he’s already managed to find his way upstairs to share his foster parents’ bed!

He loves his coat (thanks Diane!), which keeps him warm in this chilly husky weather. While he is a husky/shepherd mix, he doesn’t seem to possess the husky love of cold and snow. In fact, he knows exactly where all of the heat registers are in the house and isn’t shy about blocking everyone else out while he hogs all the warm air for himself.

Ben is back to being the happy pup we brought into MaPaw 2 years ago. He loves the company of anyone that stops by to visit and is quite vocal about his need for pets and hugs. And he really enjoys the company of the other pups in his pack. Here’s a photo of Callie stopping in to check on Ben after his nap.

Way to go Ben!!!

~ Chloe

Hello Puppers ~
We had so much fun this weekend with the Santa Paws photos! It was a little cold for the humans, but perfect weather for the huskies!

Here’s R.J. posing with Santa ~ check out that big husky smile…

Thanks to our “Santas” Pat and Chris ~ they did a wonderful job of keeping our canine visitors focused and all the photos turned out great. Thanks to all our volunteers for their help throughout the weekend.

We had a lot of fun catching up with some of our MaPaw alums. Everyone looked great and proved that MaPaw really does have an awesome extended family!

We’re looking forward to Santa Paws for next year! Hopefully it will be a little warmer for the humans…

~ Chloe

Age: 5 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Congratulations Juno!!!

Juno is a handsome five-year-old black and white Siberian with baby blue eyes who loves to walk and run with people (on leash of course) and just be part of the family. He loves tug of war and chasing balls. Juno is smart ~ he knows sit, rollover and paw. He is a friendly boy and does jump up as a friendly gesture if allowed. For this reason, we recommend a home with children eight years and older.

Juno was a happy part of a family of four, which over time became a one-person home. Juno missed the household activity and his remaining person had to travel frequently so he spent much of his time in kennels resulting in anxiety.

Juno is looking for a home where he can be part of the family and enjoy everyone. He has an excellent temperament and is friendly with people and other dogs. He has a moderate energy level, although he lives up to the husky name and is a counter-surfer and will escape if allowed the opportunity.

Juno’s human loves him very much, but he knows it is in Juno’s best interest to belong to a household that will give him the time and attention this social boy thrives on. If you have an opening for a fantastic companion and friend, please ask for more information about this wonderful Siberian.

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Hello Puppers ~
Ben was finally discharged from the hospital yesterday and is happy to be home. The doctor and staff at Schwenksville Veterinary Hospital were amazing with the surgery and Ben’s aftercare. They wanted to make sure that Ben was able to find his center of gravity and keep his balance to walk about. They kept him an extra 2 days so that they could work one on one with Ben to make sure that he was able to get around without injury. While Ben is still having difficulty getting around, he’s getting better at it each day.

Here’s a photo of him hanging out with his furry siblings ~

We’re so proud of Ben for being so strong throughout this ordeal. He really is a special guy and we are looking forward to spoiling him. Amazingly, he enjoys wearing his t-shirt ~ it’s to protect his sutures, but he thinks it’s a fashion statement… And he loves chilling in his “apartment” as long as there is a human near to talk to him.

Please keep Ben in your thoughts.

Welcome home, Ben!!!

~ Chloe

Ben came to MaPaw about 2 years ago after being surrendered to a local shelter when his owner became too ill to care for him. Since day one, Ben has been a gracious guest. Ben was so happy to be out of the shelter and part of a family again. To fully understand just how special Ben is, you only have to spend five minutes with him. He is such a gentle soul who wants nothing more than to be your best bud. Recently, his foster Mom noticed that Ben had been limping and a vet appointment was quickly made. Yesterday (November 16th) we found out that Ben has bone cancer in his left front leg. Unfortunately, the prognosis for Ben is not good ~ this is an aggressive cancer. While we can not change his quantity of time left with MaPaw, we chose to improve the quality of the time we have left. This morning (November 17th), Ben underwent surgery to amputate his front leg. After consultation with the doctor, we felt this was the best option for Ben. Even in all of the extreme pain that Ben was in, he was happy for belly scratches and hugs. He is a special guy that will be spoiled for the time he has left with MaPaw. We are all heartbroken, but we are grateful for whatever time we have left to spend with Ben. Please keep Ben in your thoughts. Ben made it through surgery and was recovering nicely when we checked on him post surgery. He should be able to come home tomorrow and we can’t wait!

Oreck Vacuum Raffle for Ben
One of our members has graciously offered to raffle an Oreck Pet Vacuum with Halo technology (it can be seen at oreckhalovacuum.com) and Oreck Stick Vacuum that turns into a hand vac in order to raise funds for Ben’s care. The vacuum retails for $600 and includes the warranty, bags and attachments. It is slightly used ~ having been used for only 2 months. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased below:

Date of Drawing has not yet been determined.

Age: Approximately 12 Years
Sex: Female
Size: Average

Our dear Ashleigh has begun her journey North of the Rainbow Bridge. In the past few days, she had become very weak and could not get up on her own. We tried everything to help keep her comfortable. When Ashleigh began to cry because she couldn’t get up and scream when we would try to help her up, we knew she was ready. She was surrounded by love and passed peacefully.

Sweet Ashleigh ~ know that you are greatly missed and loved by many. Wear your silver harness proudly as you dance among the stars, free of pain. Candles are lit. ~ July 9, 2011

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Ashleigh is a sweet old gal who was found wandering the streets of Philadelphia exhausted and looking for food to fill her empty tummy and someplace where she could rest and be safe. At first it was thought she was totally blind, however, our vets tell us she can see some shadows and brightness. Ashleigh is a trooper! She has adapted to her handicap wonderfully and uses her hearing to compensate for her lack of sight.

Ashleigh is happy and comfortable in her foster home and has a routine that is comforting to her. She requires two different eye drops three times a day. Ashleigh is happy and settled and will remain a MaPaw resident where we can love her and provide the medical attention she requires.

Ashleigh is currently on eye medication that runs $60.00 every 2 – 3 weeks. A high price to pay, but certainly worth it for this loving special one.

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Hello Puppers ~
I have been waiting a long time to write this post. I can’t believe that it has taken over a year, but it has finally happened. What happened???

Diesel was adopted today!!!

That’s right. After patiently waiting for 15 months for his very own furever home, Diesel found the perfect family. He will be greatly missed by his foster parents, but they are ecstatic that he finally found his furever home.

Congratulations Diesel! We can’t wait for updates…

~ Chloe

Good evening Puppers ~
This week is shaping up to be a very busy week for MaPaw ~ in a good way, of course!

Yesterday, Boomer joined his furever family. We are so happy for him ~ just look how happy he and his new family are!

What a perfect fall adoption photo!

Now, meet the new guy ~ Ozzie! This young pup is approximately a year old and is full of husky energy! He will certainly keep you on your toes and would do best in a home with a canine companion to help him stay out of trouble!

Click here to learn more about Ozzie. He is one cool pup you should get to know!

~ Chloe

Age: Approximately 2 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Congratulations Ozzie!!!

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Ozzie is a striking black and white 2-year-old male Siberian with brilliant blue eyes that has made so many friends and admirers in our rescue. He came into MaPaw last fall ~ full of fun and spunk. If there was fun and mischief happening, Ozzie was no doubt involved and enjoying every minute.

Ozzie is a Siberian youngster that is very intelligent and he has matured nicely. He is an affectionate boy that has become a wonderful pet and excellent companion. He is great with people and loves his crate.

Ozzie is good with other dogs his size or larger, however, cannot be around smaller pets or cats. He should be in a home with another active canine companion and a secure six foot fenced-in yard to play in.

It’s a joy having Ozzie in rescue, yet we want to find him his perfect forever home where he will belong and be part of the family. Someone is going to be very lucky and have a wonderful new best friend that will love to hang out with them and share the good times. Could this be you?

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