Max is a one year old Shepherd mix weighing about 50 pounds. Abandoned and tied to a park bench, Max was rescued by a kind police officer and has been in foster care since that time. Very much still a puppy at heart, Max enjoys running and romping with the other dogs (he plays well with both male & female dogs) in his foster home. He is crate trained, housebroken and has very solid basic obedience commands of sit, down, and 'high five'. He cannot be left unattended when his family is away from home because he has not yet outgrown the puppy desire to chew, so he is crated at those times.

His ideal forever home would be one with a fenced yard for playtimes or an adopter who has the time and ability to walk/run him every day. Older children would be ok for Max; he is a bit too rambunctious for small children. Max would also benefit from obedience classes to improve both his heeling on lead and his social skills when meeting new dogs on the street.

Max loves attention and is in heaven when he can cuddle on the sofa with his people or get belly rubs; he's a very affectionate dog. 

If you would like more information on Max, please call his foster mom at 618-939-1324.