Maxwell and Raynor

I had to make the heartbreaking decision to let my sweet, sweet Buddy cross the rainbow bridge. He was only eight years old and had never recovered from two surgeries. I felt so guilty that I could have done more, so I started volunteering at Sweet Paws Rescue as a way to give back. I am so glad I did!! I jumped in with two feet and never looked back. I am very proud to be a part of this amazing organization and humbled by the tireless efforts of the people who are RESCUE. 

I knew I wanted to adopt a second dog. My 12 year old lab needed a friend to spice up her lazy life. I waited through many transports of southern dogs until Maxwell (formerly Ranger) found me. He just wanted to be with me and I didn't want to leave him. He went to foster for one day- “shortest foster ever” according to his foster parents. He was very close to being a foster fail. I raced to a Riverwalk Brewing event and scooped him up. I learned that not much was known of his life before other than being abandoned. One year later, he rules the house. He is the most stubborn dog I have ever known and I love him like crazy. He filled a hole in my heart.

Shortly after, my daughter adopted Raynor (formerly Raider) from a Sweet Paws event at Newburyport Brewery. She is also head over heels for her sweet boy. Always adopt and when you do... make sure it's at a brewery!! Thank you, Sweet Paws, for my pup and grandpup. Without you we wouldn't have these babies that just make every day better. 

(Maxwell is brown and white, Raynor is gray and white)

Louann Bonny