About this Dog
Maks is a 12-pound Shih Tzu with the soul of a cartoon character and the belly of a professional napper. He may have been a little shy at first, but once he settles in, prepare yourself for maximum Maks — sweet, goofy, and endlessly entertaining. This little guy loves his people and has a flair for dramatic lounging. His signature move? A full-on flop onto his back, limbs spread, eyes pleading: “Please sir, may I have some chest scratches?” He’s a big fan of belly rubs, couch snuggles, and gentle butt bumps (yes, really — he backs into you or your dog and flops over like a fainting goat. It’s his thing). Maks likes to dabble in toys — for about 10 seconds — before deciding that belly-up relaxation is the superior hobby. He also loves following the lead of his doggy foster siblings and has even picked up their quirks, like napping on hardwood floors instead of the cushy couch. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all. He's potty trained ish — he wears a belly band just in case and does best on a consistent potty schedule (don’t push past three hours unless you want a surprise!). He’s great on a leash, gets along with dogs of all sizes, and while he hasn’t met any cats yet, he’s so chill that he’d likely do just fine. Maks would thrive in a home with another dog to follow and learn from. He bonds deeply with his humans (he’s particularly partial to adult humans and doesn’t do well with young kids) and would love to be someone’s goofy little sidekick. If you're looking for a small dog with big charm, oddball habits, and an expert-level flop technique, Maks is your guy. He’s ready to roll over into your heart — belly first. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***
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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, Maks's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised. Dogecoin is digital currency that can be exchanged for cash, traded, or held as an investment (see the "What is Dogecoin" section below).
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We want the Maks’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, Maks’s balance will remain in our general Dogecoin 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 Maks's Dogecoin Stash!
100% of Maks's Dogecoin balance will be sent to whoever adopts Maks.
About this Dog
Maks is a 12-pound Shih Tzu with the soul of a cartoon character and the belly of a professional napper. He may have been a little shy at first, but once he settles in, prepare yourself for maximum Maks — sweet, goofy, and endlessly entertaining. This little guy loves his people and has a flair for dramatic lounging. His signature move? A full-on flop onto his back, limbs spread, eyes pleading: “Please sir, may I have some chest scratches?” He’s a big fan of belly rubs, couch snuggles, and gentle butt bumps (yes, really — he backs into you or your dog and flops over like a fainting goat. It’s his thing). Maks likes to dabble in toys — for about 10 seconds — before deciding that belly-up relaxation is the superior hobby. He also loves following the lead of his doggy foster siblings and has even picked up their quirks, like napping on hardwood floors instead of the cushy couch. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all. He's potty trained ish — he wears a belly band just in case and does best on a consistent potty schedule (don’t push past three hours unless you want a surprise!). He’s great on a leash, gets along with dogs of all sizes, and while he hasn’t met any cats yet, he’s so chill that he’d likely do just fine. Maks would thrive in a home with another dog to follow and learn from. He bonds deeply with his humans (he’s particularly partial to adult humans and doesn’t do well with young kids) and would love to be someone’s goofy little sidekick. If you're looking for a small dog with big charm, oddball habits, and an expert-level flop technique, Maks is your guy. He’s ready to roll over into your heart — belly first. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***
