Farm to Family – Maverick

We are the fortunate family that was selected to be the forever home for Maverick. Formerly known as Lincoln, Maverick was one of the Super Seven as we like to refer to them. Sadly, he and his sweet siblings spent the first few months of their young lives in a small outdoor pen on a farm where they had to compete for the necessities of food and water. Their living conditions were cramped, unsanitary and isolating.

Ultimately, the farmer was unable to sell these puppies and Brookline stepped in and rescued them all. After much-needed baths and veterinarian check-ups, the puppies went their separate ways to their Brookline foster homes.

Brookline fosters are dedicated volunteers that help acclimate dogs to a loving home. Many of the dogs come from farms as described above, some from crowded shelters and others are surrendered by owners due to various hardships. During the foster period, medical needs are covered. When the dogs transition to their forever homes, the adoptive families can rest assured that the dogs have been given the medical care they needed.

Having been approved to adopt, as we were waiting to be matched with a dog, the volunteer that worked with us encouraged us to attend a few Brookline events. We met many foster families, and we were so touched by the time and effort these families invest in the training and care of the dogs.

Maverick is smart, playful, affectionate and funny. Every morning the kids are delighted to see his wagging tail and receive his wet kisses. He loves to play fetch and he is getting more confident in the water. Now, as Maverick is about to approach his first birthday, he wants to bark a very “yappy birthday” to his six siblings. He hopes to one day play with them again.

There are so many ways to help dogs like Maverick. You could adopt a former farm dog, volunteer with Brookline, open your home through fostering, or make a monetary donation to help with costly veterinarian expenses. We are so grateful that our volunteer and Maverick’s foster family entrusted our family to adopt him last fall. Please consider getting involved. Thank you to everyone at Brookline who played a role in his rescue.