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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Max has been at our Romanian animal shelter, Animal Life Sibiu, for almost three years now. He came from the streets back then, wandering around for weeks with no one knowing where he came from, and unfortunately, no one ever came looking for him. Somehow, Max has always been overlooked... With his shortened tail, Max is a gentle, sensitive, and somewhat shy boy. He doesn't immediately approach you when you first meet, which is unfortunately due to the stress of shelter life. Outside, he is much more relaxed. He walks well on a leash and has learned to truly enjoy his walks. He simply needs time to build trust. He gets along well with other dogs, especially female dogs. Unfortunately, all of his dog friends at the shelter have been adopted one by one, leaving only Max behind... We are hoping to find a responsible family for gentle Max, one with plenty of time, patience, and empathy.

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Max ist schon fast 3 Jahre in unserem rumänischen Tierheim von Animal Life Sibiu, er kam damals von der Straße, irrte wochenlang umher, woher er kam wusste keiner und leider hat ihn auch niemand vermisst. Irgendwie wurde Max bisher immer übersehen… Max mit seinem verkürzten Schwänzchen ist ein sanfter, sensibler und eher schüchtener Hundebub, beim ersten Kennenlernen kommt er nicht gleich auf einen zu, was leider am Stress im Tierheim liegt. Außerhalb ist er viel entspannter, er läuft gut an der Leine und hat gelernt, Spaziergänge zu genießen. Er braucht einfach Zeit, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Er versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden, besonders mit Hündinnen. Leider wurden all seine Hundefreundinnen im Tierheim nach und nach adoptiert, nur Max ist zurückgeblieben… Wir wünschen uns für den sanften Max eine verantwortungsbewusste Familie, mit viel Zeit, Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Pfotenglück Bayern

Living with Max

✓Neutered

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenglück Bayern in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Pfotenglück Bayern 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 — Pfotenglück Bayern 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 Pfotenglück Bayern 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 (DE). 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.