Max needs a foster carer
About Max
Max is a handsome four year old German Shepherd who is looking for a new home due to a change in his owner's circumstances.
His owner is currently living in a van with Max, but despite his unusual current living arrangements, Max is a well-adjusted boy who lets his owner know when he needs to go outside. He travels well in the van and enjoys being out and about with his person.
Max loves walks at the beach and exploring the bush. He is social with people and other large dogs, and has previously lived with a 10 year old child.
Max would suit a home where he can be included as an important member of the family and receive the companionship, time and attention he enjoys. Like many German Shepherds, he is happiest when he can share his life with his people.
If you are looking for a loyal and handsome German Shepherd companion, have experience with German Shepherds or other large breeds, and can offer Max a loving and stable home where he can truly be part of the family, Max may be the boy for you.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long and is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Max is currently available for adoption in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria. If you're interested in making him a cherished member of your family, you'll need to drive with your loved ones to meet him. Should he, for any reason, not be the perfect fit for your family, you would be responsible for either bringing him back to Sydney or helping us rehome him from your home.
If you have recently owned a German Shepherd or large breed dog, and understand German Shepherd and think you have the commitment to give him a new home, then please select the "Enquire about Max" and we will send you an application form or go to our website and complete the application form.
https://gsrescuensw.com.au/adopt-foster/
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
We have an Adoptions Manager who screens all prospective candidates as to their suitability to adopt a German Shepherd Dog.
We try to contact every one by phone but if that isn't successful we will email our application form to you, which needs to be completed and returned, or you can call us back and we can chat and complete for you. We will also ask you to provide photos of your yard and fencing to enable us to see where the dog will be kept and that they have areas of shade and shelter.
All our dogs are ready to go to their new home, so when you enquire about a dog you must be in a position to take them into your home. We are unable to hold a dog while you fix your fences or go on holiday, etc.
The successful candidate who adopts one of our dogs is provided with an information kit, ongoing support, training and advice on all aspects of feeding, training and general assistance to ensure both the new owner and our rescued dog settle into their home.
Post Adoption Life: With all dog it is important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these dogs have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours and reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to three months to properly decompress from post-shelter life and a lot of behaviours and quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind and are patient.