Hi, my name is Steven. Strays from the Heights has graciously agreed to let me write a few words on behalf of Max, an amazing dog that has yet to be discovered by that very special person with a big heart for homeless dogs.
Max has been a part of my life for over six months now. I fostered him for a short period of time and I got to love this dog as much as my own dogs. Then lost my home and became homeless, and reluctantly had to give him back to the rescue group. Max is being boarded at a nice place where everyone loves him, and he is, at this very moment, sitting in front of me, looking at me, trying to find out what's going to happen to him. Max has outlived one high-kill shelter TWICE, two foster homes (one home with a bi-polar; another home with a musician (me)), three of my relationships, two states, one bread machine, three fans, and the East Village. He may not outlive much more if he doesn't find that very special person he needs soon. When he goes, I will cry, and I will sulk, and then I will pick myself up, call the rescue group, and take another dog. I am my mother’s son, and we can’t remain passive while there are so many good dogs being destroyed every day in our cities.
Please take a good look at this dog. Max is a wonderful dog, truly man's best friend. He's also a dog for ONE owner; two at the most. And he is not a dog for a sissy. Max is sweet, playful, and VERY smart. He loves his toys and to chew on a bone and spends hours with them. Max would make a wonderful running partner or an excellent companion for someone active in the outdoors. Max loves to run around in circles when he gets home from a walk. We hypothesized that this was because he had lived in an apartment that was much too small for him, and running in circles was the only way he could burn his near-boundless energy.
The key to Max's happiness is firm pack leadership. Max is not a dog for someone just wishing to give love to a needy animal, but is rather a dog for someone who will enjoy training his best friend. Max's approx 18 months and 40 pounds, knows some basic commands and is fully housetrained. Max would love a home with a fenced yard to exercise and play in. He'll do best in a home without other dogs -- he's good with friendly dogs but I doubt he's willing to share his owner with another dog. No cats and he likes to chase anything of four legs.
If you meet Max's requirements, please consider meeting this dog.
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