Even though it can be challenging to spend weeks in an animal shelter, 1-year-old Maxine isn’t giving up.
The lovely shepherd-mix who has been at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter (SBCAS) for more than two months has discovered a new method to interact with people who pass by her crate by putting her paw through an opening and laying it in their hands.
The animal shelter posted on Facebook, “This gorgeous puppy is starving for affection.”
Maxine’s family relinquished her to the shelter due to issues with their other resident dog.
“She was great with everyone in the home, but the other dog did not like her,” Melissa, SBCAS’ volunteer coordinator, told The Dodo.
Because of this, Maxine’s family brought her to SBCAS in hopes of finding her the perfect family.
Maxine is still searching for her happy family, but adoptions have been slower than usual and the shelter is at capacity.
Maxine always gets so delighted when someone comes to see her in her kennel, no matter what the situation.
In one video posted by SBCAS to Facebook, Maxine can be seen enjoying a visitor’s cuddles through the crate’s bars. Maxine approaches her new companion as closely as she can despite the fact that her new acquaintance can only reach a few fingers into the cage.
Maxine wags her tail vigorously, rolls onto her back in the ideal belly-rub position, and kisses her friend’s hand.
Although shelter staff are loving their time with Maxine, they desperately want to find her a comfortable home and doting family.
“Adoptions are free right now because the shelter is at maxed capacity,” Melissa said. “We’re hoping this will help her find her people.”
Maxine’s friends at the shelter think that she would thrive as the sole pet in her home because of her prior familiarity with animals. And when she does locate her forever family, SBCAS will take all reasonable measures to facilitate the transition, including providing a free spay operation.
While Maxine waits for her happily ever after, her carers at the shelter will keep holding her paws and keeping her company.
To learn more about Maxine, reach out to the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter and ask for resident #A549158.
Source: The Dodo
