Max Garcia

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Meet Max Garcia — a wiggly, affectionate senior gentleman now enjoying the comfort of a foster home through ACCT Philly! At about 11 years old, Max is a blend of playful and cuddly. During a recent outing, he happily played fetch but was even more interested in snuggling up and soaking in all the love. He’d gently nudge for more pets and even whined when the scratches stopped — talk about a lovebug! Max walks beautifully on leash and keeps his tail wagging the whole time. Max was surrendered to the shelter when his owner had to move and couldn’t bring him along. He previously lived with other dogs and children and did well with both — but no cats for this guy, please! He’s housebroken, crate trained, and knows several commands including sit, stay, paw, lay down, and stop. In the shelter, Max was a staff and volunteer favorite — always friendly, well-behaved in playgroup, and a joy on day trips. Now in foster, he’s getting a well-deserved break while he waits for his forever family. If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal senior to fill your days with tail wags and heart-melting snuggles, Max could be the fella for you. Interested in meeting Max? Reach out to foster@acctphilly.org to learn more about adopting this lovable gentleman. He’s ready to bring joy and warmth to his forever home. VIDEOS: Max Garcia Loves pets: https://youtu.be/JQr_CUzBDI0 Meet Max Garcia: https://youtube.com/shorts/5_sKWcJchdk?feature=share Cuddling MG: https://youtu.be/SkJbxMQP5mI MG Gets pets: https://youtu.be/cphvt0ZjO7k Petting MG: https://youtu.be/jM7Q6EQihyc Max Garcia meets Chewey: https://youtube.com/shorts/YzpdFQcHS30 Playgroup 4/7: Ellie, Dahlia, and Max Garcia Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/cuGqzaUhq3s?feature=shared Ellie, Dahlia, Max Garcia, and Dell Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/vq8q8-KEN68?feature=shared Ellie, Max Garcia, and Koba Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/BKuwpQgi0dk?feature=shared Ellie, Max Garcia, and Spencer Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/G-SI7En7NfU?feature=shared BEHAVIOR: 04/25/2025 volunteer notes: When I took Max out yesterday, we spent some time playing fetch, but he loved to snuggle up to me and request scratches. He even whined if I stopped and asked for more pets! He was very easy to walk and didn't pull on the leash. He was very wiggly and wagged his tail the whole time. 04/21/2025 volunteer notes: Meet Max Garcia! MG is a SUPER sweet boy who was surrendered to the shelter with another dog who is said to be his son, when their owner moved and couldn't bring them along. Max loves all the good things in life- playing, cuddling, and showing love to his people! Max's owner said great things about him and his son Teddy, and spoke about how loving he is! They also said: Max love a lot of affection and he doesn’t like the heat, love to be pamper as well had eat with a spoon as well and he will tell u when he’s hungry or wants water or go outside as well. Teddy try to follow as much as he can what his father do. 04/20/2025 volunteer notes: Max was begging to come out from his kennel. Once outside in the sun, he found a tennis ball and hung out. He didn’t even really want to play with it, just chew on it, keep it in sight, and be outside. Max is a really good boy and comes ready for his next home. 04/20/2025 volunteer notes: I love him! He is such a good, sweet easy dog! So friendly and fun! And loves to be pet and cuddle 04/13/2025 volunteer notes: Such a sweet fun dog and he loves pets and to cuddle 04/13/2025 staff notes: Super sweet wiggly boy. 04/09/2025 volunteer notes: Max whines and snorts for attention. Loves fetch and butt scratches. His body may be 6 but his eyes are 80. Perfect gentleman. 04/07/2025 volunteer notes: Posture forward, curious, mid level wags, whining at gate. Not steerable with the gallon shake can. Slightly steerable with the spray bottle. Jogged over toward the group on entry, hugged the fence and largely disregarded others. Sprung into a few playbows and short bursts of Tag with Ellie and Dahlia. Played some Tag / R&R with Dahlia later on. Tolerant of Dahlia's mounting (didn't offer corrections). 04/07/2025 volunteer notes: He greeted me at the front of the kennel with a wiggly body, jumping up on the door. Allowed me to leash him easily and walked nicely outside. He takes treats super gently, and he seems to be very affectionate. Took pets all over leaning into me with a very wiggly body. Pretty energetic boy and seems interested in play! He chased after toys but never actually picked them up maybe because they were muddy and wet. Chased after some birds in the play yard . Such a sweet boy!! Makes moaning noises when he gets butt rubs lol it’s very goofy. Very playful with toys inside!! no issues going back to his kennel. Such a fun and sweet boy. 04/07/2025 staff notes, playgroup: Max was a very good boy in playgroup today. He was eager to greet the other dogs and was running around and minding his business and greeting dogs when they approached him. He was able to play minimally, and is probably gentle/dainty. 04/06/2025 volunteer notes: Max Garcia was great on our Day Trip today. He pulled moderately on our walk and loved cuddling while watching TV. After some downtime, Max entertained himself with a tennis ball and bully stick. He loves fetch, and knows “drop it”, “sit”, “paw”, and “up”/“stand” commands. It appears that he might know Spanish, too! Don’t let Max Garcia’s age fool you! He is an active pup ready to play and adventure. MEDICAL Max is overall healthy and is being treated at the shelter for a canine URI. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313.

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