Max

My story

Max is a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix, born November 2023.  Max is fabulous on walks and wonderful in the car!  He is house trained and not destructive if left out while you're gone.  He is such a devoted boy once he gets to know you and trusts you! Max loves to spend time cuddling on a comfy lap.  It takes him a little time to warm up, but once he's comfortable with someone, he's absolutely infatuated with them.  He's a little nervous around new people and appreciates slow introductions.  Max likes other dogs and might benefit from having another dog in the home to help show him the ropes. Max knows some commands and is leash trained.  He is not a boy that seems to be scared of noises or storms.  He does not like to be kenneled, but can you blame him?!!   Max has a tendency to be protective of his favorite person. He is looking for someone committed to working on his social skills (he's still a young guy after all!). AND he needs someone who will help him feel safe and comfortable so he doesn't think he has to protect them. It's too big of job for such a little boy.  Max lived with an older female and we think he'll feel a little more comfortable with a female as his new person. He would do better in a home that doesn't have a lot of new people coming and going. His new family will need to learn the best way to introduce him to new people. His foster mom has been working on this and reports he's doing better with each new person he meets!  We're not sure how he is around kids, but we assume older children who understand how to work with him would be best. Max really needs help with his social skills and becoming more socialized with people.  He is working with a trainer on his underdeveloped skills and any potential adopter will need to work with a trainer to continue that work.  If you think you are just the right person to give Max a great home AND you are commited to working with him, please apply today! The suggested adoption donation for Max is $400, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Adoptions for Max are limited to the area within 50 miles of Omaha so that he can continue to take advantage of free training from our certified positive reinforcement trainers.       Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2416521##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Max, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.