Meet Maxie
Maxie will need a calm and understanding home, he has moved around quite a lot in the past year or longer. Maxie could go home with full time workers given a settling in period. He previously was left alone for 8hrs with inside and outside access. He did well, loves to sleep but would benefit from enrichment and regular walks to prevent boredum behaviours.
Maxie walks well on the lead, he is not currently comfortable with a harness. He walks well on a collar. Maxie requires minimal handling, he prefers his own space and will bond strongly to a small household. Maxie would like 45mins to hr of exercise and enrichment each day, this could look like a sniffy walk and enrichment game for a meal.
Maxie will need a calm adult only home.
How our Adoption Process Works
Step 1) Preparation
Read our Adoption Philosophy and make sure your views on dog ownership align with ours. Please read this entire page to make sure you are ready for adoption day.
Step 2) APPLY
Browse available dogs online, review our dog sociability matrix and then complete an adoption questionnaire.
Step 3) ADOPTION
7 DAYS A WEEK: Walk ins welcome for adoption interviews between 11am-3pm! Our gates remain open until 4pm, but we conclude our adoption interviews at 3pm so we have time to take the dogs out, feed them and get them ready for bedtime.
During quieter periods, we will also do our best to review online applications, but unfortunately cannot get back to every applicant, especially for more ‘popular’ dogs. If you agree with our adoption philosophies and are ready to adopt- please do not wait for us to contact you after submitting a questionnaire.
PUPPIES & DOGS IN FOSTER CARE: If you are particularly interested in a young puppy or a dog that is currently in foster care, please indicate this on your questionnaire. Young puppies will not be on site here at the Refuge as it is much more beneficial for them to remain in foster care until their adoption. For dogs and puppies that are not on site, we will review online applications and get in touch with suitable homes to arrange a meet and greet.