Maxine

“Mad Maxine” Is Ready to Leave the Upside Down <br/><br/>Cue the 80s soundtrack because this tiny redhead is the real hero of Hawkins. <br/><br/>Meet Maxine or as we call her Max. She is around 6–8 year old, 8-pound red long-haired miniature dachshund with serious main character energy.<br/><br/><br/>Like her Stranger Things namesake, she’s tough, resilient, and survived her own version of the Upside Down — the streets of Mexico. And just like Mad Max? She came out stronger. <br/><br/>The Details on Maxine:<br/><br/>Approximately 8 pounds of sass and sweetness<br/><br/>Full vet check + professional dental cleaning (fresh smile included!)<br/><br/>Has a small front leg defect that gives her a signature “Mad Max strut” — our vet confirms she is not in pain and it doesn’t slow her down<br/><br/>Gets along great with her foster siblings<br/><br/>Prefers women and would thrive in a female-led home<br/><br/>Not a fan of male teenagers <br/><br/>Working on potty training, uses a dog door<br/><br/>would prefer somebody that works from home or is home for most of the day. <br/><br/>Classic dachshund rule: when it rains, we protest going outside<br/><br/>Maxine is brave, independent, and bonds deeply with “her person.” Once you’re in her circle, you’re in for life.<br/><br/>She’s survived the streets. Now she’s ready for a cozy couch, soft blankets, and a forever home.<br/><br/>Ready to Adopt Your Own Mad Max?<br/><br/>Maxine is available through Dachshund And Friends Rescue.<br/><br/>To be considered, please complete an adoption application at:<br/><br/>www.dachshundandfriends.org<br/><br/><br/>Let’s give this little warrior the happy ending she deserves.

“Mad Maxine” Is Ready to Leave the Upside Down

Cue the 80s soundtrack because this tiny redhead is the real hero of Hawkins.

Meet Maxine or as we call her Max. She is around 6–8 year old, 8-pound red long-haired miniature dachshund with serious main character energy.


Like her Stranger Things namesake, she’s tough, resilient, and survived her own version of the Upside Down — the streets of Mexico. And just like Mad Max? She came out stronger.

The Details on Maxine:

Approximately 8 pounds of sass and sweetness

Full vet check + professional dental cleaning (fresh smile included!)

Has a small front leg defect that gives her a signature “Mad Max strut” — our vet confirms she is not in pain and it doesn’t slow her down

Gets along great with her foster siblings

Prefers women and would thrive in a female-led home

Not a fan of male teenagers

Working on potty training, uses a dog door

would prefer somebody that works fr

“Mad Maxine” Is Ready to Leave the Upside Down

Cue the 80s soundtrack because this tiny redhead is the real hero of Hawkins.

Meet Maxine or as we call her Max. She is around 6–8 year old, 8-pound red long-haired miniature dachshund with serious main character energy.


Like her Stranger Things namesake, she’s tough, resilient, and survived her own version of the Upside Down — the streets of Mexico. And just like Mad Max? She came out stronger.

The Details on Maxine:

Approximately 8 pounds of sass and sweetness

Full vet check + professional dental cleaning (fresh smile included!)

Has a small front leg defect that gives her a signature “Mad Max strut” — our vet confirms she is not in pain and it doesn’t slow her down

Gets along great with her foster siblings

Prefers women and would thrive in a female-led home

Not a fan of male teenagers

Working on potty training, uses a dog door

would prefer somebody that works from home or is home for most of the day.

Classic dachshund rule: when it rains, we protest going outside

Maxine is brave, independent, and bonds deeply with “her person.” Once you’re in her circle, you’re in for life.

She’s survived the streets. Now she’s ready for a cozy couch, soft blankets, and a forever home.

Ready to Adopt Your Own Mad Max?

Maxine