Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This cutie is a little over a year old, 11 lbs, and a chihuahua mix. Where to begin…Max was found in a dumpster on the verge of death and brought to a shelter with severe injuries to his back side. Tiny Paws Rescue immediately took on his care and after a thorough examination a large wound was found on his back side. After further inspection, his physician determined that Max had experience severe trauma and there were three, old pelvic fractures that had caused a tear in his urethra which led Max to be unable to urinate. To add to his complications, in order for the urine to escape, a fistulla had formed near his backside wound and became full of infection.
After weeks of care at the Tiny Paws headquarters, Max was finally ready for surgery. Although everyone was excited and optomistic, there were fears of what would be found when the surgeon could actually examine Max during surgery. It was discovered that the trauma was deep, but the surgeon was able to successfully repair his urethra. Max had a delicate recovery program that required absolute crate rest and monitoring which needed to be done at the vet hospital. The surgery and hospital stay cost the rescue over $9000, but boy was he worth it, and many people and organizations came together to fundraise. After 5 days at the hospital Max went to his foster home and started healing.
Here we are 5 months later and now Max is ready for his forever home. Max will need to be the only dog or with a dog that is extremely tolerant. Max has been through extreme trauma and is easily startled, therefore, loud city living or apartment living will not be appropriate as this little man is quite vocal when he’s agitated. He is pottie and crate trained and needs a home with a very safe yard, as squirrels are his mortal enemies and he will chase them to the moon.
Max is so very affectionate with his people - he must be touching you at all times and will snuggle under the covers in bed at night. He is good with his current foster sister, who is a chihuahua and very tolerant, but Max is extremely vocal around larger dogs. Max is learning to trust people and has become a great greeter to people who visit his foster home. His foster family does not believe Max would enjoy large crowds or loud events as it would be too stressful. The perfect fit for Max would be a calm home with people who understand his limitations and will provide support, love, and patience.
