Bless your heart for taking in Maxie and Belle. You said it right when you said about giving a second chance to these dogs. I know the rescues I've taken in are the most grateful of all my dogs. They are the ones I can take anywhere, even off leash in the biggest crowds and they would not leave my side, with eyes on me the whole time. At least Maxie knew love before he left this earth. God Bless you for giving them both a chance.