Daren Koenig Cronin | City Home
Max, 9 year old Maltipoo
Share a memorable or funny moment involving your dog that you’ll never forget.
Max, my youngest son, Jack, and I went on a trip to Chicago. On the flight to Chicago, Max got out of his carrier. Max was running around the plane, under everyone’s seats. Max knocked over Jack’s meal. The food went everywhere. Huge mess! Then, while on walks in Chicago, Max didn’t get the memo to not go number two in the middle of busy, traffic-filled streets. Max saw his first snowfall on that trip. He looked adorable in his black puffer winter jacket. Max has also been to Washington, DC. He loves to travel! We love bringing Max on trips. You see another side of a city, when you bring your pet.
What’s your dog’s quirkiest habit or personality trait?
Max has no clue that he’s an eight-pound Maltipoo and only 10 inches tall. He walks around the neighborhood like he owns the streets of Rio Vista. Max barks at the neighbors’ Belgian Malinois, Mastiff’s, Boxers, and the other huge, gigantic dogs. Max is my tiny protector!
What is your favorite pet charity or rescue organization and why?
Almost every Tuesday, I host an American Heart Association’s Go Red meeting at my house. Max loves to be a part of our committee. The AHA Team that comes over on Tuesdays have demanding, serious, intense jobs. Max helps us stay happy and focused while we are solving problems, raising awareness, finding funding and making partnerships. He crawls all over everyone, begs for belly rubs, and loves on the AHA Team. Max helps just by being present. Pets are magic!
