Australian Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (short coat) • 5 Months 6 Days • Male
Seattle, WA
Rescue ID: A587991
Kids OKDogs OKCats OK
Animal Information: Max is an estimated 11 week old Australian Shepherd mix puppy currently weighing approximately 10 lbs. Max was confiscated after being found with multiple broken ribs from a suspected animal abuse case. Even with this rough start, Max appears to be a pretty normal puppy. He is a bit scared of loud noises. We are so happy to be bringing Max to the Seattle area in search of his forever family.
Foster Profile:
Our family has fostered Max since he was 12 weeks old. He’s currently about 25 pounds. He quickly adapted to his environment. We have two other male dogs. Max has a great disposition and gets along well with both my adult dog and my teenage dog.
Max has been around kids ranging from 6 to 17 . We have a fairly busy household, and he doesn’t seem to mind. He is a joy to have around.
Max is highly food-motivated, slightly alpha and can hold his own with bigger dogs with whom he plays all the time.
He is a super fluffy, white and tan coat. He doesn’t show any signs of shedding yet he smells good and is fully potty trained. He hasn’t had an accident in our house in over a month.
Max loves to play outside and explore like every puppy. He has great recall and will come to the word “treat” when he gets distracted. He can be crated, but prefers to sleep with the pack. In the mornings, he is super snuggly and nibbles your ears. He is such an amazing dog and will make a great companion for somebody special. I think he would do well in an active family home or a home that has other dogs.
Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $575 which includes spay/neuter (on contract, if applicable), core vaccinations Rabies and DPPV per AVMA standards, any indicated preventative care, microchip with lifetime registration, and recent health check with a veterinarian. Adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization (ID 81-5101166).
Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application
Animal History: This dog was transferred from San Bernadino Animal Control, in partnership with ARF our rescue partner in San Bernadino, CA. He was transferred via START, arriving to foster care on 2/5/2026 and available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.