With Bernie's Buddies, presented by GoodHeart Animal Health Centers, we'll tell the story of Maxy, our new Team Dog, in partnership with Freedom Service Dogs, and dogs like her who are training with the hopes of becoming service dogs. Stay up to date with Bernie's Buddies below!

Photos of Maxy

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Maxy and her Fun Uncle Bernie are having a conversation.
Maxy is made for the spotlight as she looks at the camera.
Maxy sits in a Freedom Service Dog vest on an Avalanche blanket.
Maxy yawns as her nurse holds her.
Bernie is overwhelmed with excitement as he sees Maxy.
Fun Uncle Bernie watches as the nurse brings Maxy to meet him for the first time.

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