06/22/2026
You may remember seeing Maximus in this video a few weeks ago by
Maximus has been sitting on our urgent list for far too long, and despite our pleas, no one has come for him.
We saw the warning signs. We knew shelter life was taking a toll on him. We tried to get him out before things escalated, but when no adopter or rescue steps forward, there is only so much we can do within a shelter environment.
Recently, Maximus was involved in a minor incident. While the injury was not severe, it is something we cannot ignore. The reality is that the stress of long-term sheltering has contributed to behaviors that continue to worsen the longer he remains here.
One of Maximus’ biggest challenges is leash biting. Because he is potty trained, he requires daily walks and potty breaks. As you can imagine, safely managing a dog who needs to be walked multiple times a day while struggling with leash biting becomes increasingly difficult. We can manage these behaviors in the shelter, but we cannot fix them here. Maximus needs a home environment, structure, decompression, and someone willing to help him succeed.
The heartbreaking truth is that Maximus needed out weeks ago.
Our shelter is completely full, and we are asking for an adopter or rescue commitment for Maximus no later than end of business day Friday, June 26.
This is not the post we wanted to make, but it is the reality we are facing.
Please help us give Maximus the chance he deserves. Share his story. Tag rescues. Talk to friends and family.
Maximus is more than the behaviors shelter stress has created. He is a dog who deserves the opportunity to decompress, heal, and finally know what it feels like to belong. As you can see, he has the potential, but he needs a family to truly thrive.
Maximus Link: 24petconnect.com/CoronaFosterRescue/Details/CORO/A163472
