Molly-Dharma Run For MaxFund - Sunday, June 12, 2011
The MaxFund Story
Max was hit by a car. In shock, and with two broken legs, he was left by the side of the road. A young woman felt pity and took him to the local veterinarian. But after 10 days there was no one to take care of his
extensive, and expensive, orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Bill Suro owned a vet hospital at that time, with his wife, Nanci Suro, as hospital manager. They decided to accept Max with all his problems. Despite all the pain and discomfort from multiple surgeries and a long period of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Max never lost his amazing attitude. He quickly became
a favorite of staff and clients alike. A fish bowl was placed on the front desk for donations towards Max's
hospital bill. The sign on the fish bowl said "The Max Fund." After five surgeries and eight weeks of
hospitalization, Max was discharged and adopted by one of his veterinarians, John Joseph, DVM. The happy ending to Max's story was the happy beginning of the MaxFund. The money left over from the generous donations
for Max was the initial start-up money for the MaxFund, an organization dedicated to injured animals (like Max) with no known owners.
The Molly-Dharma Story
Molly-Dharma is a dog that was at the MaxFund for 2-1/2 years. Her story is unusual because she spent so long at the shelter; and this ride was founded to help them continue to do what they do for so many animals who need it so much. After two “difficult” adoptions I can tell you with certainty that a dog that has been abandoned or rejected places a higher value on their new home and new relationships than your standard pet store puppy. You could call it gratitude if you are into humanizing your pet’s emotions like I am. Whatever it is, I can tell you that I have experienced it twice, and I would not have missed the extra effort for anything. Molly came to me when I found her smiling face on the internet on the MaxFund’s adoption web page, Her list of issues was daunting to say the least, but who should understand outrageous behavior better than a Biker? Among other things, her main issue that would challenge a potential adopter was that her kennel
presentation was vicious. In my experience, I have learned that antisocial behavior is often a shield; in Molly-Dharma’s case she was protecting her heart. She was adopted and returned four times – who could blame her? The MaxFund is a no-kill shelter. They did not out-source or give up on her, and I have been richly rewarded as a result. After four and a half years of consistent love and socialization she has become the sweetheart that she always was under all of the acting out and difficult behaviors - and I can think of nothing that has ever been as fun, exciting, interesting and rewarding as building a bond with this dog. Our time is precious, and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to use this time with Molly well.
Gratitude is what this ride is about.
Max was hit by a car. In shock, and with two broken legs, he was left by the side of the road. A young woman felt pity and took him to the local veterinarian. But after 10 days there was no one to take care of his
extensive, and expensive, orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Bill Suro owned a vet hospital at that time, with his wife, Nanci Suro, as hospital manager. They decided to accept Max with all his problems. Despite all the pain and discomfort from multiple surgeries and a long period of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Max never lost his amazing attitude. He quickly became
a favorite of staff and clients alike. A fish bowl was placed on the front desk for donations towards Max's
hospital bill. The sign on the fish bowl said "The Max Fund." After five surgeries and eight weeks of
hospitalization, Max was discharged and adopted by one of his veterinarians, John Joseph, DVM. The happy ending to Max's story was the happy beginning of the MaxFund. The money left over from the generous donations
for Max was the initial start-up money for the MaxFund, an organization dedicated to injured animals (like Max) with no known owners.
The Molly-Dharma Story
Molly-Dharma is a dog that was at the MaxFund for 2-1/2 years. Her story is unusual because she spent so long at the shelter; and this ride was founded to help them continue to do what they do for so many animals who need it so much. After two “difficult” adoptions I can tell you with certainty that a dog that has been abandoned or rejected places a higher value on their new home and new relationships than your standard pet store puppy. You could call it gratitude if you are into humanizing your pet’s emotions like I am. Whatever it is, I can tell you that I have experienced it twice, and I would not have missed the extra effort for anything. Molly came to me when I found her smiling face on the internet on the MaxFund’s adoption web page, Her list of issues was daunting to say the least, but who should understand outrageous behavior better than a Biker? Among other things, her main issue that would challenge a potential adopter was that her kennel
presentation was vicious. In my experience, I have learned that antisocial behavior is often a shield; in Molly-Dharma’s case she was protecting her heart. She was adopted and returned four times – who could blame her? The MaxFund is a no-kill shelter. They did not out-source or give up on her, and I have been richly rewarded as a result. After four and a half years of consistent love and socialization she has become the sweetheart that she always was under all of the acting out and difficult behaviors - and I can think of nothing that has ever been as fun, exciting, interesting and rewarding as building a bond with this dog. Our time is precious, and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to use this time with Molly well.
Gratitude is what this ride is about.
Ride Characteristics
 Curvy Roads: Frequent |
 Gas Stations: Slight |
 Restrooms: Some |
 Food: Slight |
 Scenic Areas: Some |
 Elevation Change: Frequent |
 Off Road: None |
 Traffic: Frequent |
 Animal Crossings: Some |
 Hotels: Slight |
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