**MAX - BIO BELOW - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS / BULL TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). **Please scroll down and read the entire bio before emailing with questions. We will not respond to emails that ask questions already in the bio of the pet or generic questions of "how old is it?", "can I get more information?", "oh it's so cute", etc. You must fill out an application in order to schedule an appointment. **Here is a link to our online application almosthomenm.rescueivey/apply/adopt The application can also be found and downloaded from our main website almosthomenm/available-for-adoption Once you have filled out an application please watch your emails to schedule an appointment. We typically respond within 24 hours if you do not hear from us after completing the application please send us an email adoptalmosthmenm Approximate DOB 2/1/2026 Breeds are a guess based on behavior and appearance. They are not an absolute as he was picked up as a stray. History: Max was picked up as a stray on 3/27/2026. He was adopted quickly as soon as he was available for adoption. He was in the home for 1 day and returned for biting a family member. He was then held for rabies quarantine for 10 days where staff handled him for feeding and such. He was then deemed unadoptable due to aggression. We are talking a small puppy who nobody knew what his history was or how he survived on his own. Staff that had to feed him and care for him did not want to see him euthanized so a transfer request was requested and granted. He was then brought here to see what was going on. Yes he was very food aggressive initially and was corrected for it but what we also saw was a lack of socialization and food insecurity but on the other hand what we saw was a puppy who was very eager to learn and to be loved. So we worked with him. He met other dogs, we handled his food, and he learned that he will always have food and love. He also learned to play correctly with the other dogs and now loves playing and toys and just sitting on our laps and rolling over for belly rubs. He is a gorgeous, sweet, loving, smart baby who was dealt a very bad hand in life and almost lost his life because nobody was willing to follow through with training and most people had given up on him. We are all so grateful that there were staff members who saw the bright, sweet puppy behind the uncertainty and fought for him to live and hopefully find his forever loving home. Current Behavior: Very smart and outgoing. Max is very, very smart and learns commands quickly. He loves playing and wrestling with the other dogs. He knows his name now and comes when called. He knows to go to his run when it is nap time and he places and sits. He still gobbles his food like he is scared it will be stolen but he is no longer actively guarding it. He takes treats gently and knows to sit for them. He absolutely loves playing in the water and hunting for lizards with the big dogs and wrestling and playing chase with the 2 smaller but older puppies Canyon and River. He plays nicely with my grandchildren and loves to cuddle in laps and then roll over for belly rubs. Housetraining- Currently using a dog door. His ideal home will continue with his training. Know and understand his limitations and help him continue growing to be the best dog we know he can grow to be. He would do best with older children who understand training and an active family that might want to do obedience and specialized training with him or just have an amazing boy who can go hiking and such. He really is an amazing boy who just needs guidance and a lap and family who will love him unconditionally. Neutered, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations Adoption Fee $200 We do welcome out-of-state adoptions. Adopters must make arrangements to come out to meet and complete the adoption. The link to our online application is at the top of the bio or you can send an email to request the application or download it from the main site .almosthomenm and email it to adoptalmosthomenm Dogs are seen by appointment only after an application has been submitted and approved. If you have other dogs it is recommended you bring them out to to the meeting. Steps for adoption: Read bio, complete the application, once approved you will receive an email asking you when you would like to come out to meet the pet, we will schedule an appointment, and then directions will be emailed to you. Adoption fees are cash only. If you would like to provide toys and snacks for the dogs in our care while they wait for their happily ever afters we would truly appreciate it. Monetary donations can be made either by mail or electronically Paypal .paypal/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=554P2X8HF6U6A&source=url&ssrt=1739385801234 Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042 Venmo venmo/u/almosthomenm CashApp cash.app/$adoptahnm

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Short

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations