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**smlcm** · 11-12-2012, 08:50 PM

Blind Max needs eye surgery to relieve his glaucoma. - YouTube

ChipIn: Max "the Fraggle."

Max is a four pound senior Maltese who somehow made it on the streets with his homeless mom, an incredible journey because he is blind with advanced glaucoma. We had his rotten teeth removed, he was neutered and his hernia repaired. Glaucoma in dogs is extremely painful and causes migraine like symptoms - Max has suffered his disease too long and he needs our help. The options aren't great for saving his lovely eyes and it is most likely that both will be removed. All options for Max are expensive. AMA Rescue has paid for his ophthalmology exam and his surgery for 8 teeth extractions, hernia and neutering. His medications to reduce his severe eye pressure are pricey but necessary to his comfort. Please help us help him.

Watch Max's video and any money you can give toward getting him well would be greatly appreciated. Donating to AMA Rescue is a tax deduction - how great is that! As his foster I am blown away by his resilience, his independence and his loving personality. If it weren't for my fear of a hawk snatching him I would let him wander my yard all day because he enjoys exploring on his lonesome. He is calm and trusting of everyone. Max is a special boy so worth the effort. Every little bit helps and by helping him it allows us to help even more dogs.

Ophthalmologists notes: You are welcome to request the full exam link on YouTube.
DIAGNOSIS: Buphthalmos OU; Glaucoma OU; Avisual OU; Lens Subluxation OU
PROGNOSIS: Guarded to grave for comfort and vision
We have discussed options including medical management, bilateral enucleation, cyclocryothermy, intrascleral prosthesis placement, or
chemical ablation. The group will consider their options, and some of these determinations will be made following our assessment of
his response to initial medical management.

**maltese manica** · 11-12-2012, 08:52 PM

Thank you for sharing this post! I am routing for his recovery. What a special little one

**Just A Girl** · 11-13-2012, 09:08 AM

This just breaks my heart! You foster parents are such amazing people to do what y'all do. Little Max is precious

as someone who has suffered migraines, I cannot imagine a poor little dog going through it.

**gopotsgo** · 11-13-2012, 03:39 PM

Great video, Bron. We are on our way! Isn't he just the cutest little guy. Donated and sent the video out to "my rich friends", LOL.

**LoveLucy** · 11-13-2012, 04:46 PM

The song is perfect. What a little loverboy he is! Going to the donation site right now. Good luck to him.

**LuvMyBoys** · 11-13-2012, 04:51 PM

I am so in love with that face.

**Snowbody** · 11-13-2012, 04:53 PM

Bron - sharing the video on my FB page. Poor little boy. He's so sweet. Am a little strapped right now for money after Superstorm Sandy but will be donating to his surgery.

**smlcm** · 11-13-2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowbody

Bron - sharing the video on my FB page. Poor little boy. He's so sweet. Am a little strapped right now for money after Superstorm Sandy but will be donating to his surgery.

Susan,
Those in the path of Sandy or affected shouldn't donate to Max. Your support for him and cross posting him is support enough. Thank you Susan and I hope things are getting better for you.

Bron

**Maglily** · 11-13-2012, 06:00 PM

I just donated for sweet Max.

**Madison's Mom** · 11-13-2012, 06:28 PM

Dear Max,
Madison, Axel and Paxton just sent a donation for your surgery.
Get well soon!

11-13-2012, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Just A Girl Member Name: Jojo Dog's Name: Daisy(maltese?), Tootsie (mini schnauzer), & Cupcake (maltese) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 165	This just breaks my heart! You foster parents are such amazing people to do what y'all do. Little Max is precious as someone who has suffered migraines, I cannot imagine a poor little dog going through it. __________________ Last edited by Just A Girl; 11-13-2012 at 09:12 AM.

11-13-2012, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
gopotsgo Maltese Guru Name: Gigi Dog's Name: Lily, Audrey & Storm(y) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 660	Great video, Bron. We are on our way! Isn't he just the cutest little guy. Donated and sent the video out to "my rich friends", LOL. __________________ THREE RESCUED ANGELS

11-13-2012, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
LuvMyBoys Super Moderator Name: Laura Dog's Name: Jasper&Dusty; Alvin,Winston&Angel waiting at the Bridge Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,346	I am so in love with that face. __________________

11-13-2012, 04:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,335	Bron - sharing the video on my FB page. Poor little boy. He's so sweet. Am a little strapped right now for money after Superstorm Sandy but will be donating to his surgery. __________________

11-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maglily Maltese Guru Name: Brenda Dog's Name: Jodi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NL, Canada Posts: 8,048	I just donated for sweet Max. __________________

11-12-2012, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 1,981	Thank you for sharing this post! I am routing for his recovery. What a special little one

11-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
LoveLucy Maltese Guru Name: Gail Dog's Name: Lucy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 455	The song is perfect. What a little loverboy he is! Going to the donation site right now. Good luck to him.

11-13-2012, 06:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Madison's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Glenda Dog's Name: Madison, Axel and Paxton Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,585	Dear Max, Madison, Axel and Paxton just sent a donation for your surgery. Get well soon! __________________

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