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- Name: Maxwell
- Breed: Australian Shepherd
- Gender: Male
- Size: medium
- Location: Latonia, KY 41015
About this Dog
Max is a stunning 5-year-old purebred Australian Shepherd with the heart of a working dog and the loyalty of a best friend. He’s smart, affectionate, and full of energy—a classic Aussie through and through. If you’re looking for a devoted, active companion who thrives on structure, engagement, and play, Max might just be your perfect match. Max is happiest when he has a job to do—whether it’s learning new tricks, playing fetch (his jump catches are next-level impressive!), or just following you from room to room, he’s always ready to be involved. He loves belly rubs, mental stimulation, and anything that keeps his clever brain and athletic body busy. He’s also quite the goofball, known for spinning in circles to chase his tail and entertaining anyone watching! Originally adopted from a farm, Max has excellent instincts and could easily return to a working or structured environment with the right training and leadership. He’s incredibly agile, alert, and eager to please—which means he would absolutely thrive in agility sports, scent training, or as a running or hiking partner. He is healthy, fully vaccinated, and house-trained. While he’s a total sweetheart and adores his people, Max isn’t a couch potato—he needs daily physical exercise and mental engagement to truly shine. Max’s ideal home is one with: • An active lifestyle or working environment (farm, agility, herding, hiking, scent work, etc.) • Adults or teens who understand herding breeds • A commitment to providing regular physical activity and mental stimulation • People who are home more often than not—he truly bonds with his people and does best when he’s not left alone for long stretches His current family is heartbroken to part with him but knows he deserves a life that keeps up with his energy and love. Due to increased work hours and a growing family, they’re unable to give Max the attention and activity he needs. Max will give his whole heart to the right person or family—he just needs someone who understands his needs and is ready to give him the active, loving life he was made for. Shorter version Or a shortened version…. Max is a 5-year-old purebred Australian Shepherd who’s smart, loyal, and full of energy. He’s the perfect match for someone with an active lifestyle who understands the needs of a working breed. Originally adopted from a farm, Max thrives when he has a job to do—whether it’s learning tricks, chasing a ball with impressive jump catches, or just staying close to his people. He’s playful, affectionate, loves belly rubs, and needs daily exercise and mental stimulation to be his best self. Max would excel in agility, scent work, or as a hiking or running buddy. He’s healthy, fully vaccinated, and house-trained. His ideal home includes: • An active person or family (familiar with herding breeds is a plus) • A lifestyle that includes regular physical and mental enrichment • Someone home more often than not—he bonds deeply with his people Max’s current family loves him dearly but can no longer meet his needs due to changes in work and family life. He’s ready to give his whole heart to someone who can match his energy and devotion.
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100% of Maxwell's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Maxwell.
Adopt Maxwell and Receive Maxwell's Fund
Adopting a pet can be expensive, and we're trying to help by fundraising for each individual in need of adoption. After verifying the adoption, Maxwell's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised.
$3 is Maxwell's current balance
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. If you adopted the Maxwell, thank you for providing a home and a loving family!
Please begin the process of claiming Maxwell's contribution here.
For adoptions in which nokillnetwork.org was the matchmaker and we have contact information for both parties, we make every effort to contact the adopting family. For adoptions that were not facilitated by nokillnetwork.org, we still encourage the adopting family to claim the contribution by submitting the necessary information.
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Maxwell was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Maxwell’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
We want the Maxwell’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Maxwell’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
Contribute to Maxwell's Stash!
100% of Maxwell's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Maxwell.
