Hello, my name is Barnaby Maximus, and I am here today to tell my story and launch our 7th annual holiday GoFundMe fundraiser. A few weeks ago, I was let outside and got lost. I was so tired and hungry that I plopped down in a nice lady's yard. I couldn't stand up and the nice lady couldn't bring me inside so posted my plight on a lost and found page. Someone notified Homeward Bound, and a very nice man picked me up and took me to his home. I got a nice bath, a warm bed and good food. The next day I was taken to the Dogtor. I had fleas, one eye that was infected, hookworms, and a crooked spine. Not to mention that I am a senior who is blind and deaf. The nice man and his wife said they could foster me until my family was fund or I was adopted. The lady that found me actually heard from my former family. They said they didn't want me anymore but was happy I found a place to stay. I don't understand why they no longer want me as I am a very good boy and love to get petted. So, here I am with a very nice family hoping to raise lots of dollars for the rescue that saved me and got me safe.

Seven years ago, we launched our first-holiday donation drive for pugs to get necessary vetting and pay all vet bills. It was so successful that we decided to do it every year. We have set a higher goal this year to pay the expenses of pugs that need some high dollar vetting and to pay all bills owed before the end of the year. This has been a tough year for all and pugs continue to need us during the holiday season more than at other times of the year. We brought a pregnant female in and had a litter of puppies in the summer, and we still have three that are eating high dollar food and still needing the rest of their vaccines and spays. Vet costs continue to increase and rescue discounts have been reduced. Please consider a donation at this time of giving. You have no idea what it means to the rescue and our wonderful pugs. Once again, we could not have our largest fundraiser of the year. I love the holidays, but it is always a hard time for rescues lacking enough funds to get everything needed. Please donate if you can and share, share, share. Every few days, another pug will be highlighted and tell their story. Last year we met our goal of $10000 and exceeded it by $700. We are hoping that once again we can do the same and have raised the bar to $11000

Please consider a holiday donation so other pugs can have the merriest of holidays. No amount is ever too small. If you can't donate, or even if you can, please share. As many of you know, our page got hacked over a two years ago and getting new followers and supporters has been a struggle. If you have adopted from us in the past, a donation at the end of the year is a great way to say thanks. Let's reach this year's goal! We thank you in advance for your support, generosity and love.