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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

I was left at the shelter following the death of my owner. Apparently unconcerned about my fate, I was left without a single word about me and my story. The sores around my neck are no doubt the marks of a life spent tied up. Since my arrival, I cry a lot, but I am very docile with my caregivers. On my first outing to the park, they were surprised to find me in my neighbor's yard! I was very respectful toward her; if she tolerated my presence, she apparently was not sensitive to my charms. In order to settle down and become a serious dog, I will soon be neutered and say goodbye to the life of a Don Juan!

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J’ai été laissé au refuge à la suite du décès de mon propriétaire. Visiblement peu soucieux de mon sort, j’ai été laissé sans un seul mot sur moi et mon histoire. Des escarres autour de mon cou son sans doute les traces d’une vie à l’attache.Depuis mon arrivée, je pleure beaucoup mais je suis très docile avec mes soigneurs. Lors de ma première sortie en parc ils ont eu la surprise de me retrouver dans le parc de ma voisine ! J’ai été très respectueux envers elle, si elle a toléré ma présence elle n’a semble-t-il pas été sensible à mes charmes.Afin de me ranger et devenir un chien sérieux je vais bientôt être castré et dire aurevoir à l a vie de Don Juan !

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

SPA Montélimar

Living with Max

✓Neutered

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Montélimar in France.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Max?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Montélimar handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Max on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Max if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Montélimar 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Max 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 Max 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 SPA Montélimar early rather than rehoming privately; they know Max 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 (FR). 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.