


Max
- Senior
- Male
- Large
- Black Labrador Retriever
- Basset Hound
About Max
Selma, CA
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Max’s Compatibility
This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.
This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Max's Story
⚠️ EXPERIENCED ADOPTER NEEDED ⚠️<br/>💔 Meet Max — 12 Years Old, Deserves a Second Chance<br/><br/>📅 August 21, 2024 — Max was surrendered to us after a life with little to no socialization.<br/><br/>His owner moved to the East Coast… and never came back for him.<br/><br/>Max came in with a lot of confusion and fear, along with trigger-based behaviors and reactivity in certain situations — especially around new people and other dogs inside the home.<br/><br/>For safety, we had to move him to an outdoor kennel setup.<br/><br/>💔 But that is not the life he deserves.<br/><br/>🐾 Who Max Is<br/>Max is a 12-year-old boy who has had to learn everything later in life.<br/><br/>Despite his past, he has made progress.<br/><br/>✔️ Bonds deeply once he trusts<br/>✔️ Loved “his boy”<br/>✔️ Initially struggled with men — but learned to trust and love my husband<br/>✔️ With structure and training, he shows he can be a good dog<br/><br/>He is not beyond help — he just needed someone to teach him.<br/><br/>🏡 What Max Needs<br/>Max will need an experienced adopter only — someone who understands behavior, boundaries, and how to safely continue building his trust.<br/><br/>✔️ Calm, structured environment<br/>✔️ Slow introductions<br/>✔️ No chaos or inexperienced handling<br/>✔️ Someone willing to give him time, not give up on him<br/><br/>💔 Why He’s Still Here<br/>Max didn’t get the guidance he needed when he was younger… and now he’s paying the price for it.<br/><br/>He’s a senior.<br/>He shouldn’t be spending the rest of his life in a kennel.<br/><br/>🩷 We are hoping for a foster or forever home that will give Max the chance he never had.<br/><br/>📩 Message us if you have experience and are willing to help change Max’s life.
⚠️ EXPERIENCED ADOPTER NEEDED ⚠️
💔 Meet Max — 12 Years Old, Deserves a Second Chance
📅 August 21, 2024 — Max was surrendered to us after a life with little to no socialization.
His owner moved to the East Coast… and never came back for him.
Max came in with a lot of confusion and fear, along with trigger-based behaviors and reactivity in certain situations — especially around new people and other dogs inside the home.
For safety, we had to move him to an outdoor kennel setup.
💔 But that is not the life he deserves.
🐾 Who Max Is
Max is a 12-year-old boy who has had to learn everything later in life.
Despite his past, he has made progress.
✔️ Bonds deeply once he trusts
✔️ Loved “his boy”
✔️ Initially struggled with men — but learned to trust and love my husband
✔️ With structure and training, he shows he can be a good dog
He is not beyond help — he just needed someone to teach him.
🏡 What Max Needs
Max will n
⚠️ EXPERIENCED ADOPTER NEEDED ⚠️
💔 Meet Max — 12 Years Old, Deserves a Second Chance
📅 August 21, 2024 — Max was surrendered to us after a life with little to no socialization.
His owner moved to the East Coast… and never came back for him.
Max came in with a lot of confusion and fear, along with trigger-based behaviors and reactivity in certain situations — especially around new people and other dogs inside the home.
For safety, we had to move him to an outdoor kennel setup.
💔 But that is not the life he deserves.
🐾 Who Max Is
Max is a 12-year-old boy who has had to learn everything later in life.
Despite his past, he has made progress.
✔️ Bonds deeply once he trusts
✔️ Loved “his boy”
✔️ Initially struggled with men — but learned to trust and love my husband
✔️ With structure and training, he shows he can be a good dog
He is not beyond help — he just needed someone to teach him.
🏡 What Max Needs
Max will need an experienced adopter only — someone who understands behavior, boundaries, and how to safely continue building his trust.
✔️ Calm, structured environment
✔️ Slow introductions
✔️ No chaos or inexperienced handling
✔️ Someone willing to give him time, not give up on him
💔 Why He’s Still Here
Max didn’t get the guidance he needed when he was younger… and now h
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How To Adopt
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