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Adopt Makss

Male · Young · 2 years

Four puppies - Makss, Elī, Lee and Rūta (already adopted) - share a fact that will affect their entire lives, it will be more felt by one, less by another, namely, the little ones did not receive human proximity at the most critical age of their lives. Until three months old, the puppies grew up in the woods near some houses on the Livonian side. The shelter found them in their own little bodies, big scaredy-cats, who had to start the difficult socialization path, getting used to being near humans. With the help of volunteers, we have done everything possible in such circumstances, the rest is now in the hands of the new owners. Therefore, the puppies are looking for homes with patient and experienced dog-owning owners, who will nurture their love and train them. Makss - a tri-color terrier - is a gentle-tempered tricolor. At first, he will be afraid of everything unknown, but once he gains courage, he will blossom into a lovely carefree. With a boy, before going home, you need to drive around to get acquainted, as well as to understand for yourself - what work with his training and education awaits you and whether you are ready for it. Max seems to be more suitable for life in a private house and maybe even as a second dog. When the fears are overcome, Max will love you from his whole small big tricolor heart, he will be faithful and obedient, but the initial period will be full of socialization work. Medium in size, slender build, 15 kg.

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Četri suņbērnus – Makss, Elī, Lee un Rūta (jau adoptēta) – vieno fakts, kas sekas atstās uz visu atlikušo mūžu, vien vienam vairāk tās būs jūtamas, citam mazāk, proti, mazuļi savas dzīves būtiskākajā vecumā, kad izšķirošs ir cilvēka tuvums, to nesaņēma. Līdz trīs mēnešu vecumam kucēni auga mežmalā pie kādām mājām Līvānu pusē. Patversmē viņi nonāca savās sirsniņās lieli bailuļi, kuriem nācās uzsākt grūto socializācijas ceļu, radinoties pie cilvēka līdzās. Iesaistoties brīvprātīgajiem, suņu socializācijā esam izdarījuši maksimālo, ko tādos apstākļos var izdarīt, tālākais jau ir jauno saimnieku rokās. Tāpēc sunčiem tiek meklētas mājas ar pacietīgiem un suņu audzināšanā pieredzējušiem saimniekiem, kuri savu mīļumu lolos un skolos. Makss – trīskrāsu ļutausītis – ir maigas dabas trīcvaidziņš. Sākumā visa nezināmā bīsies, taču saņēmies drosmes, atplaukts jaukā nebēdnī. Ar puikuci, pirms doties mājup, vajadzēs pabraukāt sadraudzēties, kā arī, lai jūs paši izprastu – kāds darbs ar viņa audzināšanu un skološanu jūs gaida un vai esat tam gatavi. Maksis, šķiet, vairāk būs piemērots dzīvei privātmājā un, varbūt pat kā otrs suns. Kad bailes būs pārvarētas, Maksītis jūs iemīļos no visas savas mazi lielās trīcvaidziņa sirsniņas, būs uzticīgs un paklausīgs, vien sākuma periods būs socializācijas darbu pilns. Auguma izmēros līdz vidējam, smalkas miesasbūves, 15 kg.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
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Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Makss home

What you'll need for Makss in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Makss

What life with Makss looks like

Makss is a young adult dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇱🇻Adopting from Latvia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Makss, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Makss?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Labās Mājas handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Makss on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Makss if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Labās Mājas will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Makss already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Makss isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Labās Mājas early rather than rehoming privately; they know Makss and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (LV). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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