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Dog Too Sick To Sit Is Given A Final Ride Around Town, Makes A Miraculous Recovery
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Dog Too Sick To Sit Is Given A Final Ride Around Town, Makes A Miraculous Recovery

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When Joey Maxwell and his wife saw Maverick for the first time, the pooch was at a kill shelter and all skin and bones. They adopted him, and Mav became part of their family and they spent 6 happy years together. So when a few years ago the doggie was diagnosed with lymphoma, Maxwell did everything to help his four-legged friend fight cancer- and the first round of chemo was a success. However, two months ago, the illness returned and it made him unable to walk. So the owner decided to take the doggie for a ride on a wagon. What started as an attempt to make Mav’s last days as joyful as possible, turned out to have an incredible effect on the doggie’s health.

“If we take him out, he barks at everyone who passes until they pet him because he thinks the whole world is there just to love on him,” Maxwell told CBS News.
And he might be right. The outpour of love and support Maxwell and his dog receive is incredible. For example, after sharing his story, Maxwell got a 50% wagon discount and both him and Lowe’s cashier started to cry. When people in Maxwell’s little town see Maverick now, they recognize him and come to him to show the pooch some love.
Mav absolutely loves those rides. And maybe that’s why the pooch is going stronger everyday.

“We’re in a good place because we know how much Mav means to so many other people now and we know that he has felt every bit of that in return.”

More info: Facebook (h/t: cbsnews)

Joey Maxwell and his wife adopted Maverick from a kill shelter 8 years ago

2 years ago Mav was diagnosed with lymphoma, and owners did everything to help their pooch fight cancer

The first chemo was a success, but two months ago the illness returned, making the pooch unable to walk…

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So Maxwell came up with a brilliant idea – to put a sick dog on a wagon and take him for rides around town

Maxwell thought it was Maverick’s last days, and wanted them to be as joyful as possible

But the rides brought so much joy to Maverick, it caused a stunning recovery!

“If we take him out, he barks at everyone who passes until they pet him because he thinks the whole world is there just to love on him,” Maxwell told CBS News

When people in Maxwell’s little town see Maverick now, they recognize him and come to him to show the pooch some love

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After sharing his story, Maxwell got a 50% discount on a wagon and both him and Lowe’s cashier started to cry

Maxwell and his wife say that Maverick means the world to them, and they are very touched by the community’s support

“We’re in a good place because we know how much Mav means to so many other people now and we know that he has felt every bit of that in return”

Maverick is feeling the loving vibes: now he is even able to sit on his own and is getting stronger every day!

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Break my legs, and put me in a feelchair, why don't you! This tugged hard at the heart strings!

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Jeni Hines
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get better Mav! I wish I could meet you and give you lots of pets and loves ♥

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Kacie Breedlove
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a sweet story. I would be loving on the pooch if I could. ❤️

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Gary Burley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the picture of Mav on the wagon below the drawn angel wings says it all. he's an absolute angel of a dog

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Becky Stacy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The power of love is the strongest medicine there is.so many people wishing hon well has given this guy a spark that can turn things around. Praying he gets stronger each day!

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Nuclear Joe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how it's all emotional and then it's like, THEN WE GOT A WAGON HALF OFF

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Hiruya
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those damn ninjas again... *cry* Get well Mav, you are great. And your parents too.

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm almost crying at my desk.....Keep it up Mav! The world needs all the happy souls it can get <3

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Ayu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Praying for your fast recovery, Mav! I hope you'll he able to walk eventually. We all love you!!

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Jim Phoenix
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maverick you now have millions of supporters everywhere thanks to BoredPanda I hope you are doing great love JPF

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Austin Tobeck
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 im gonna cry!!!

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Anna Salerno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maverick You are the luckiest doggie in the world to have a daddy who loves so much that he takes you for walks in the wagon. You are a beautiful dog and I pray that you will grow stronger and stronger and that the cancer to healed. God bless you sweet doggie.

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Savage1621
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well tweak my beak and ruffle my feathers isn't it just a miracle! I love happy endings like that

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Break my legs, and put me in a feelchair, why don't you! This tugged hard at the heart strings!

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Jeni Hines
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get better Mav! I wish I could meet you and give you lots of pets and loves ♥

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Kacie Breedlove
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a sweet story. I would be loving on the pooch if I could. ❤️

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Gary Burley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the picture of Mav on the wagon below the drawn angel wings says it all. he's an absolute angel of a dog

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Becky Stacy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The power of love is the strongest medicine there is.so many people wishing hon well has given this guy a spark that can turn things around. Praying he gets stronger each day!

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Nuclear Joe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how it's all emotional and then it's like, THEN WE GOT A WAGON HALF OFF

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Hiruya
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those damn ninjas again... *cry* Get well Mav, you are great. And your parents too.

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm almost crying at my desk.....Keep it up Mav! The world needs all the happy souls it can get <3

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Ayu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Praying for your fast recovery, Mav! I hope you'll he able to walk eventually. We all love you!!

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Jim Phoenix
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maverick you now have millions of supporters everywhere thanks to BoredPanda I hope you are doing great love JPF

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Austin Tobeck
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 im gonna cry!!!

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Anna Salerno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maverick You are the luckiest doggie in the world to have a daddy who loves so much that he takes you for walks in the wagon. You are a beautiful dog and I pray that you will grow stronger and stronger and that the cancer to healed. God bless you sweet doggie.

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Savage1621
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well tweak my beak and ruffle my feathers isn't it just a miracle! I love happy endings like that

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