***Urgent, needs Foster or Adopter ASAP***: We just learned that the foster who has brought Max into health and trust of people has a personal emergency, her husband is facing a terminal diagnosis. Putting Max into boarding will be traumatic for him given his history of confinement and abuse. If you have no other dogs or cats pls apply fast to foster or trial adopt! We will transport. Maximus is a two-year-old and sixty-pound German Shepard. Maximus was found dragging a chain, emaciated. This gorgeous shepherd has filled out and is healthy and very loving but needs to be your only dog. Maximus has lots of energy, loves to play and would be an ideal sports buddy but he needs to be your only dog. A strong dog experienced person who can work on leash training and give him the exercise he needs; no dog parks for this boy. Maximus needs activity, and structure, so if you are a mature and experienced dog owner with no other dogs or cats pls apply to foster or trial adopt. Apply at crisisdogsnc.org. We reply to completed applications only, not to calls, not to emails, not to instant or private Facebook messages. Excellent vet references and a virtual home visit required. Your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We prefer a fenced yard, but this is not required for all our dogs. We transport by land or air whenever possible.