Max

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

Max

Current Location

Calera, AL

Breed

Shepherd&BeagleMix

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat color: Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White), Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Loves Kisses
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Max's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$375

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Max's Story

Meet Mad Max! He’s approximately 2 years old, and our best guess is that he’s a Beagle/Shepherd mix. We’re not entirely sure what went into making Max, but we’re fairly confident someone added an extra scoop of chaos, a generous helping of affection, and absolutely no concept of personal space. <br/><br/>Max had a rough start in life, but he’s decided the best way to make up for lost time is to live every single day like someone just announced FREE TENNIS BALLS FOR EVERYONE! <br/><br/>This boy is a four-legged tornado with a heart of gold. He’s goofy, affectionate, ridiculously enthusiastic, and occasionally resembles a bull who has been turned loose in a china shop. Does he mean to cause chaos? Absolutely not. Does chaos seem to follow him anyway? Well... <br/><br/> Kids? Max does well with older children! However, his enthusiasm occasionally exceeds his ability to steer, so little ones may find themselves unintentionally participating in an unexpected game of human bowling. <br/><br/> Other dogs? Max does well with most dogs, provided they’re playful, confident, and completely nonreactive. He needs a buddy who appreciates his particular brand of nonsense rather than one who takes offense to it. He’d also be perfectly happy as an only dog, where he could enjoy being the main character 24/7.<br/><br/> Cats? Unfortunately, no. Max has some natural chasing instincts, and we’d prefer not to turn anyone’s beloved feline into an unwilling participant in a high-speed pursuit. <br/><br/> Energy level? Have you ever watched a toddler eat an entire bag of candy and then discover a trampoline? Something along those lines.<br/><br/>But here’s the thing about Max. Underneath all that enthusiasm is a genuinely sweet, loving boy who just wants someone to love him back. He’s had enough hardship in his short life, and now he deserves a family who sees past the occasional chaos and appreciates just how special he is.<br/><br/>Max isn’t looking for someone who expects a perfectly polished couch potato. He’s looking for someone with a sense of humor, an appreciation for goofy dogs, and a willingness to embrace life with a little extra excitement.<br/><br/>In return, he’ll provide unconditional love, endless entertainment, and absolutely no guarantee that your throw pillows will remain in their original positions. <br/><br/>Max is neutered, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and officially accepting applications for his future favorite humans!<br/><br/>Adopt Mad Max. Life is too short to be boring.

Meet Mad Max! He’s approximately 2 years old, and our best guess is that he’s a Beagle/Shepherd mix. We’re not entirely sure what went into making Max, but we’re fairly confident someone added an extra scoop of chaos, a generous helping of affection, and absolutely no concept of personal space.

Max had a rough start in life, but he’s decided the best way to make up for lost time is to live every single day like someone just announced FREE TENNIS BALLS FOR EVERYONE!

This boy is a four-legged tornado with a heart of gold. He’s goofy, affectionate, ridiculously enthusiastic, and occasionally resembles a bull who has been turned loose in a china shop. Does he mean to cause chaos? Absolutely not. Does chaos seem to follow him anyway? Well...

Kids? Max does well with older children! However, his enthusiasm occasionally exceeds his ability to steer, so little ones may find themselves unintentionally participating in an unexpected game of human bowling.

Other dogs? Max does well with most do

Meet Mad Max! He’s approximately 2 years old, and our best guess is that he’s a Beagle/Shepherd mix. We’re not entirely sure what went into making Max, but we’re fairly confident someone added an extra scoop of chaos, a generous helping of affection, and absolutely no concept of personal space.

Max had a rough start in life, but he’s decided the best way to make up for lost time is to live every single day like someone just announced FREE TENNIS BALLS FOR EVERYONE!

This boy is a four-legged tornado with a heart of gold. He’s goofy, affectionate, ridiculously enthusiastic, and occasionally resembles a bull who has been turned loose in a china shop. Does he mean to cause chaos? Absolutely not. Does chaos seem to follow him anyway? Well...

Kids? Max does well with older children! However, his enthusiasm occasionally exceeds his ability to steer, so little ones may find themselves unintentionally participating in an unexpected game of human bowling.

Other dogs? Max does well with most dogs, provided they’re playful, confident, and completely nonreactive. He needs a buddy who appreciates his particular brand of nonsense rather than one who takes offense to it. He’d also be perfectly happy as an only dog, where he could enjoy being the main character 24/7.

Cats? Unfortunately, no. Max has some natural chasing instincts, and we’d prefer not to turn anyone’s beloved feline

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How To Adopt

Max was listed as Adoptable by All The Paws Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Max?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with All The Paws Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Max is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to All The Paws Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Max?
If you've submitted an inquiry, All The Paws Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Max, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to All The Paws Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
All The Paws Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
We believe every animal deserves a safe, loving, lifelong home. Our adoption process is designed to create successful, lasting matches based on each pet’s unique needs and each family’s lifestyle. Applicants complete an adoption application and screening process, including veterinary and landlord verification when applicable. We consider factors such as activity level, other pets, children, housing, and experience to ensure the best fit. All pets are spayed or neutered (or adopted with a mandatory spay/neuter agreement when medically necessary), age-appropriately vaccinated, and receive appropriate veterinary care before adoption. We remain a resource for our adopters throughout their pet’s life and require that any pet adopted from our rescue be returned to us if they can no longer be cared for.

Max is from All The Paws Animal Rescue

[Calera, AL]

Our Mission
All The Paws Animal Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats through rescue, rehabilitation, prevention, and community support. We rescue animals from high-intake shelters, including those at risk of euthanasia, and place them in loving foster homes where they receive medical care an...
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