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SHORT CUTS GIVING BACK Co-founders and life partners Dyana Klein and Dr. Jonathan Fradkin, DVM, founded Max’s Helping Paws to provide medical care for pets of families in need. L oki the cat suffered an internal obstruction. Pebbles the dog was hit by a car. They, and hundreds of others, are alive and well due to the work of local nonprofit Max’s ,elping Paws, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (espite being relatively new, Max’s has paid for almost 0,000 in emergency veterinary care for nearly 900 animals. Co-founder (yana Klein is thrilled. “All the different ways people and pets need assistance became very apparent in this community. To be able to say yes, to give them hope, to give them a second chance, it’s such a gratifying experience to watch and be part of.” Klein and her co-founder and life partner (r. .onathan Fradkin, (:M, established the organization after losing their dog, Max. Klein was profoundly sad, and wanted to create a legacy at a time when (r. Fradkin felt frustrated that some clients put down their pets because they couldn’t afford vet bills. Now, the organi- zation reaches the far corners of the county, assisting with diagnostics, short-term and crit- ical care, and even long-term care. Klein says applications are often approved within minutes. “To be able to respond when families need an immediate answer, to not be mired in the process, and to give them the relief they need during such a stressful and difficult time is hugely rewarding.” For more information, to apply for help, or to make a donation, visit www.maxshelpingpaws.org or call 831/70-6473. Max’s ,elping Paws , Five Tail Wagging Years Old! B = ( - NA R9 - > 84 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 2 Photo: Kelli Uldall