Dog's Name: Max
Age or Date of Birth: 1 1/2 -2
Gender: Male
Breed: Irish Wolfhound mixm
Foster Dog's Weight: 80+
Fully Vaccinated?:
Yes
Spayed/Neutered?:
Being scheduled
Where is the foster in the timeline of decompression to adoption? :
Medical Hold - awaiting appointments or treatment
Max gets Along With:
Dogs?:
All Dogs
Cats?:
All Cats
Kids?:
All Kids
Other:
Training:
Leash Trained - walks loose leash
Crate Trained - goes to crate/kennel on command
Max is walks well on a leash but wants to smell everything.
Max came to us as a week ago as a very scared and malnourished stray. Life had not treated him well but he must have once had a home because he understands basic commands and is very loving towards everyone he’s met young and old. He is scared of the crate but has not seemed to need it. He sleeps in a bedroom and during the day and has free room for up to 5 hours before being let out with no accidents or destruction of property. He has not attempted to climb on beds or couches. He loves being around his human companions and will plop down wherever we are. He is starting to have a voracious appetite which is good because he has some weight to put on. He’s very gentle. We are doing a slow introduction with our cats and he’s been very respectful to them. He hasn’t chased., barked or growled at them and he will lay down if they hiss at him for being too close. He’s seems to be good with other dogs based on his
journey with fellow canine companions from Tennessee. He is just starting to show signs of being playful but is still recovering from his malnourishment and adaptation to a new home so we expect this will increase in time. He does great on walks and has never pulled. Now that he has an appetite he needs to learn table manners as he’s so tall he can counter surf so we are working on that. He’s a real sweetheart.
Max is an absolutely lovely dog. He was extremely malnourished and ill when we got him but he is thriving now. He’s already put on almost 30lbs and his health has improved so much that you would never know he was a stray.
Max is typically left alone for about 3-5 hrs per day depending on my college aged daughter’s schedule without any accidents or destroying property. Initially he didn’t play much but now that he’s healthy he likes playing tug and chase. He LOVES walks but the hound in him likes to sniff. If you want a brisk walk he will need a better collar than the one we have. He’s
been gentle with my cats and I think they trust him even when he gets a little rambunctious. He LOVES other dogs. He will lay down when he sees smaller dogs to gain their trust. Max Loves his people. He’s a truly devoted dog. Max is not a barker. He will bark to defend and when he sees dogs he wants to play with but that’s about it so far. Max is a counter surfer and is extremely motivated by food. He does respond quickly when reprimanded doing something he shouldn’t .
Max would do well in any home that can show him consistency and love. He would do best in a home where he is not left alone all day or he would do well with other animal companions to keep him company. Right now he does not require a lot of exercise. He goes on a daily walk. We have large fenced in yard but he prefers to be inside with his humans most of the time. This may change as he gets stronger and more comfortable. He seems to be a fast learner, a people pleaser and would be fine for a first time giant owner.
To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue, you can visit https://justgiants.org/adopt/ to fill out an application. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on shots, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply.
- Until the profile is removed from the public’s view, the dog is considered available for adoption.
- Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters.
- Transportation from the foster home to the adopter is the responsibility of the adopter to coordinate. Just Giants does not adopt outside of the continental US.
- To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue, you can visit https://justgiants.org/adopt/ to fill out an application.
- All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on shots, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply.
- For more information about Just Giants or the dogs we rescue, please visit justgiants.org.
- All puppies will be adopted with age-appropriate vaccines and a spay/neuter contract.
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