Max (On Trial 8/10/12)

Hi, I'm Max, a 6 year old Maltese x Shih Tzu. My heart’s delight is to be my foster mum’s shadow. I am content just to sit beside her on the couch, at her feet or on her lap just enjoying being loved and giving lots of love. I absolutely love to snuggle and cuddle and play gently with anyone who is willing. It is my delight to give big cuddles and just sit on a lap for ages, or with my head resting on a lap.

I am a quiet little man who hardly ever barks except to tell my foster mum that there is someone at the door, and then only a couple of woofs. I enjoy playing with the other dogs at my foster home, and meeting other small dogs.

Training: I love going for walks and am doing really well at walking on a lead. Foster mum prefers that I walk in a harness because I get very excited when I see another dog and try to slip my collar to chase after them. I haven’t seen any cats around here so I haven’t shown my foster mum what I think of them yet. I know how to ‘Stay’ and ‘Come’ and I am learning to ‘sit’ on command.

Grooming: I am a breed that doesn't shed. This means that I need regular baths (every 3 weeks) and brushing. I need to have my fur clipped at least every 8 weeks. On the plus side, I will not drop dog hair all over your house or clothing. Mum says I'm a very rare and handsome boy because I'm almost pure white all over.

My future: Since I was delivered to my new foster home, I am gradually coming out of my shell. I love to sleep on the bed with my foster mum all night. I will need to go to a forever home which loves to have me inside and keeps me nice and warm and safe at night.
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Max is in foster care in Jesmond, NSW (Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate. For more information or to meet Max please phone foster carer Terrie on 02 4023 8333 or 0451 469 494 or email tbeth23@gmail.com

Max's $400 adoption fee covers his desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration.