Max

Male · Adult · 5 years

MAX South Wales Adoption fee £250 Male (Miniature – 5kg) 5 years old Shaded red, smooth Neutered Max is a very loving and affectionate little boy who absolutely loves cuddles and being close to his people. He has bags of personality and once settled, has lots of love to give in return. Max has sadly experienced IVDD and has been through a particularly difficult period with his recovery. He was previously paralysed for around four months and suffered a further relapse around June 2026, which affected his back legs again. He has now almost fully recovered and can currently enjoy walks of up to 30 minutes a day with no issues at all. He absolutely loves his walks! Max is generally sociable with other dogs once he has had time to get to know them. However, he can be nervous when meeting dogs on lead and may bark, react or snap if he feels threatened. He can particularly struggle with puppies and very bouncy dogs, which he can find overwhelming. Once he knows a dog and feels comfortable, he enjoys their company and can be off lead with them. Max is great with children, particularly those who are calmer and understand the importance of giving him space. He is not suitable to live with cats. He is normally at home with his family and is not left for long periods. He can manage around 4–5 hours, although he can become a little stressed when his family leave and may occasionally have an accident. Max would benefit from a calm and settled home where someone is around for much of the day. His new family will need to understand his IVDD and be prepared to manage his exercise and lifestyle, with lots of support from The Red Foundation. An older, smaller and calm dog could be a good companion for him, following careful introductions. Requirements in a home Calm and settled environment Can live with children No cats Ideally another older, smaller and calm dog If you are interested in meeting Max, please get in touch with Alex at

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