Max

Chihuahua | Clear Lake, WA

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About

Meet Max

Is this cold weather getting you down? My name is Max and there is nothing I love more than to be close to my person; so let me hop on up and keep you warm. I’m a 4-year old, 12 pound male Chihuahua mix and I’m still getting used to all of the new things happening in my life: meeting new people, exploring new houses, making new dog friends, healing from my new neuter… It has been overwhelming at times, but don’t get me wrong- once I warm up to new things I’m super calm and totally down to adventure! I’m pretty good on a leash and love following my foster brother around!  I am housebroken and I am crate trained, but it isn’t my favorite place to be. I cry for about 10 minutes when I go in there, but I’ll sleep there with no issues and settle down quickly if I have to. I sure would prefer sleeping with my new person or on my very own bed. I ride really well in the car too! Even better when I snag the doggie booster and can look out the windows! Living with another dog would be great- I’ve been friendly with all dogs I’ve met so far, from 10 to 65 pounds, but I’d be ok as the center of attention, too. I do get nervous at first, especially with fast movements near me, so respectful dog-experienced kids are a must if I have to live with smaller people. I have not been around cats, but I don’t show much interest in squirrels when I go on walks, so I would probably be ok with cats with a proper introduction. I am house broken, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Once I’m used to a new place I’m pretty quiet unless someone knocks on the door or my foster brother gets me riled up, but that’s pretty rare. Oooh! I want to meet you! I’m cute, I know my name, I think I’ll eventually learn to sit, even though I don’t see the point because I’m only 5” off the ground. And I’ll also do just about anything for a hot dog! If you want to meet me too, please fill out a statement of interest and mention Max! https://alternativehumanesociety.com/statement-of-interest-dog/

Adoption Process
1. Submit Application . We will only be calling applications that are a possible match for the dog 2. Interview The case manager of that dog will contact you by phone or email to set up a meet and greet,if you are a possible match for that dog. 3. Meet the Pet If you think you all are a good match, we may set up a home visit or the case manager will request pictures of your home. 4. Sign Adoption Contract DUE TO COVID 19- ALL ADOPTIONS AND MEET AND GREETS ARE BY APPOINMENT ONLY. WE CAN NOT ADOPT TO CANADA AT THIS TIME. 5. Pay Fee 6. Take the Pet Home All pets have a 10 day adjustment period for a home visit. AHS does not do same-day adoptions. We provide a form called a “Statement of Interest” for potential adopters to fill out. When completed, this form is reviewed by an AHS volunteer (the animal’s Case Manager) who will contact the potential adopter with any additional questions and arrange a meeting if it looks like a good match. those who look like a good match. Adoption fees for DOGS are: Puppies (up to age 18 months): $330 (plus $170 spay/neuter deposit) Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $250 Seniors (8 years and up): $190 (There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.) Adoption fees for CATS are: $190 for kittens up to one year Adult cats over 1-7 year. $130 Seniors cats-8 and up. $100 Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip All cats are FIV/FELV tested

Contact
The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County
(360) 671-7445
[email protected]
https://alternativehumanesociety.com/