Breed: Labrador mix? NOTE: Breeds are our best guess when we do not have proof of parentage

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Sex: Male

Age: 12 years approx

Size: Medium (40 lbs)

Color: Tan and white

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated DHPP: Yes

Children: OK with children

Other Dogs: OK with dogs - lived with a dog

Cats: OK with cats

House Trained: Yes

Walking: Walks well on the leash

Notes: Max, the 12 year old Lab mix, came to us after losing his home. Max is a perfect size, just about 40 pounds, and is good with cats, kids and has lived with dogs. Max is also house trained and a dream come true on leash. If you are able to provide a loving retirement home, he hopes you will stop by today before four with all other dogs in the household for a meet and to consider adding him to your family.

He did have one family meet him, but because he was so excited to be outside and not as focused on them, they felt it was not the right fit. Max hopes that today is the day a family will come, understand that when you are kenmelled for most of the day, day in and day out, outside is exciting, but that he is a love and he will be an amazing family member that will show you love and affection, and want the same back. If you have room in your heart and home to provide a wonderful Forever home to this incredibly sweet boy, please consider bringing any other dogs in the household by for a meet and greet.

This dog has been available for 10 days

If you are interested in Max phone 540-507-7459 for an appointment to meet him at Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter. We are open Tuesday - Saturday: Viewing/Adoption 12pm-4pm. Call 540-507-7459 to schedule an appointment for adoption, visitation, redemption, or surrender., .

Available for adoption on this date: Aug 22nd, 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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The adoption fee for a dog is $85 which covers a 1 year rabies vaccine and spay or neuter. All animals are altered before leaving the shelter if older than 16 weeks.

ONE BY ONE One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, Hanover, Louisa, Orange and Culpeper County areas of VA.
• Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
• To adopt you must be at least 18 years of age and provide a current ID.
• See the Adoption Information here.

Most of our dogs are strays, therefore we can only guess whether they are good with other animals or children by observing the behavior of the animal in the kennel and their interaction with the shelter staff.