Max ~ Jack Russell Terrier, senior (trial 29/3/16)

Hi, I'm Max,an 8 year old, male, Jack Russell Terrier. When I came to my new foster home a few months ago I was shy and timid. I carefully walked through the hall and explored the garage and backyard quietly. Now I am bouncy, playful and always have my ears up and my tail wagging happily.

My foster carer says I have the cutest smile and the most loving, bubbly, excited personality. I love it when my carers wake up in the morning - I run circles because I get so excited to see them. Every time I see my carers walk past the back door or come home from work I get so excited and happy to see them and jump around happily wagging my tail until they come out to see me and scratch behind my ears. I love my ear scratches and shoulder rubs. I have learned to enjoy being patted on my body. Now I know that they won't hurt me so I don't put my tail between my legs or my ears down like I used to when I first arrived.

Walkies are my favourite! I can walk for ages and am super excited to explore new sights, smells and sounds. I am perfect on a lead. I still need to work on learning to sit, but with time and treats I will get there. I don't bark, jump up at people or dig when I'm left at home for a few hours, I just explore, chill out or take a nap.

I am really good inside the house, I don't wee inside or do anything bad. I'm ok outside while you go to work but I need to be allowed inside in my forever home and to sleep inside.

I know to do my doggy doos on the grass so I will keep the back porch clean because that's where I eat. I love to eat dog meat roll, tinned dog food and chicken wings. However I am not too fussed on vegetables and sometimes and find dog biscuits a bit tough to crunch sometimes. Even if happen to put your hand near me when I'm eating or in my food I won't growl or snap, I will just continue trying to eat at the side of the bowl.

I love a back scratch, cuddles and pats and I love seeing new people. I get so excited and am super friendly. I love being told I am a good boy and love to lick your hands while you pat me to show you my love. I absolutely love people and love hanging around anyone who comes to see or pat me. I never snap or growl, I just get excited. I love other doggies and never fight with any size doggy. I don't mind the car and will sit quietly, however I am still getting used to car trips.

I love exploring the back yard and taking naps on the concrete on a warm day. When it is cold I love curling up in my warm, snuggly, cushioned bed, with my blankey and my stuffed toy lamb to keep me warm in my kennel.

I don't luv baths but I stand there like a good boy and let my carers wash my whole body, then when I am all clean, I love being wrapped up all snuggly in a towel and dried off, then I go play.

I am a very loyal and loving boy and can't wait to meet my new owners and go to my forever home.
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For more information or to meet Max, please contact his foster carer Jason 0478 951 383 or Karen 0434 747 816 or email jk88scott@gmail.com. Max is in foster care in Newcastle, NSW and is available for adoption interstate.

Max's adoption fee is $200 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au