Max 0548

7/29/2024 - Owner Surrender due to Owner's Health: Max is now around 9 years old, still playful, loving and still loves the water. Besides being a little older and a little slower, the original bio below still remains true. This wonderful dog needs someone to help him through his grief of being away from the person who has loved him for 7 years and know that he is still safe and loved and life will be good. Meet our handsome Max! He is 3 years old and an AKC registered shepherd. This guy has great energy and loves to play! His two favorite activities are playing ball and keep-a-way. He runs like a puppy and sometimes forgets that he isn't one! Max is also a water bug! This guy loves water, shallow or deep. Bring on the sprinklers and lakes! Max does well with kids and other dogs. He thinks they make amazing friends. Max has been picked on by dogs previously, so he does need some time to warm up to new doggie friends. However, once he knows you are good people, he loves you for life. Max is house trained and does ring a bell to let you know he needs to go outside. He is crate trained and rides beautifully in a car. Max also knows some basic commands. His leash skills could use some work, but as smart as he is, it shouldn't take long. Max does love his tennis balls and will gladly play fetch with his dog friends. He is also a vocal dog and will talk to you when he gets excited. Max has mild hip dysplasia and Spondylosis (Decreased joint space on left, cartilage wear in knee joint. On both sides there is cartilage loss on both hips. Widening and remodeling and subluxation on both side) Both of these can be treated with long term pain management medication. Just don't tell Max! He has no idea is he should slow down and he has no plans to anytime soon! If you are an approved adopter and are interested in this dog, please let your case worker know. If you are not yet an approved adopter but are interested, please complete an adoption application! If you are viewing this animal on Petfinder, please see our organization's Petfinder home page, linked below (on mobile) or to the right (on desktop), to read about our adoption process and to start your journey! Donations can be made at shenandoahrescue.org/donate