Maxy/Onyx

Chihuahua | Lynden, WA

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About

Meet Maxy/Onyx

Maxy is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix who is a recent hind leg amputee with a zest for life. He’s about 20 pounds and should remain slim to help with joint health. He’s microchipped, up-to-date on shots and neutered.His leg was deformed after a car incident and it was really just holding him back. He is a great boy who loves his walks, treats, and most people. When out on walks he does really well with not pulling on the leash. He is also laid back enough that if he’s next to you with a blanket on him, he will stay there for hours!Sometimes Maxy is too passionate about things. He gets along okay with his foster dog siblings, but does need some help remembering he’s not in charge of everyone. He takes their corrections well and doesn’t retaliate, which is nice of him! When meeting new dogs he growls, but so far it usually stops there. As long as the other dog is secure and laid back we don’t have issues. There are cats in his current foster home and he’s shown some interest once but hasn’t harmed them.Maxy is currently working through some itchy skin stuff and we’re trying to figure out how to help him with it long-term, but he sure is cute when he scratches his back on door frames! Whether you need a snuggle buddy or an adventure buddy, he wants to fill that spot! Fill out a Statement of Interest for him at 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/