🐾 Meet Max 🐾 Sometimes life throws families unexpected changes, and that’s exactly what happened here. Max has come back to us because his family’s situation changed and it was truly in his best interest. No one is upset — this is exactly why we stay committed to the dogs we place. Our promise is that they always have a safe place to land. 💚 Now let’s talk about how great Max really is. Max is now 10 months old and 42 lbs, and he has grown into a gorgeous Labrador / Red Heeler mix (our best guess!). He’s the perfect blend of happy, loyal, and playful. Here’s what we know about Max: ✨ House trained ✨ Crate trained ✨ Dog door trained ✨ Great on a leash ✨ Food motivated and eager to learn ✨ Still puppy-like, happy, and playful Max does great with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. He also does well with respectful kids and has proven to be a very friendly, social boy. He is also good with cats inside the house, which is important to note. Max is a smart dog who really enjoys being part of the action. He would do well with a family that will include him in their daily life, give him some playtime, and continue guiding him as he finishes growing out of his puppy stage. Honestly, he’s just a really good dog who deserves a stable forever home this time around. If you’re looking for a loyal, fun companion who already has great manners, Max might be your guy. 🐾 Adoption Info: All of our animals are fully vetted, which includes spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccines, deworming, heartworm testing and treatment if necessary, current flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and microchipping prior to adoption. Our requirements are non-negotiable and include the following: All current pets in the home must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age, unless there is a documented medical exemption with veterinary confirmation. All current dogs must be up to date on Rabies and Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) vaccinations. All current dogs must be on consistent, consecutive heartworm prevention. Past dogs listed on the application must also show a consecutive history of heartworm prevention. 👉 To start the adoption process, please fill out our application here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WAG/Dog Please also take a moment to read our requirements located in the application. Please note: The dog you’re applying for may already have a meet-and-greet scheduled, be on a trial with another family, or have been offered to another rescue within our network. If that happens, don’t worry—we’re always happy to help you find another great match! Our goal is to make sure every pup ends up in the best home for their needs (and yours too!)