The 12 dogs of christmas: meet maxwell, in rescue for over a year

It’s the holidays! The time of year for families to gather together to celebrate traditions, share memories, and make new ones. This year, as you surround yourself with family and friends, both two-legged and four-legged alike, remember there are millions of dogs in shelters, patiently waiting for a family of their own.

For some, this won’t be their first, second, or even their third Christmas behind bars.

It’s our Christmas wish that every dog in rescue would find a home for the holidays, so we’ve selected 12 special dogs from around the country that have been overlooked time and time again. Some are senior dogs, some have special needs, and some are passed over for reasons we simply can’t understand – but, they all deserve to spend the holidays with a family of their own.

We’re calling this the 12 Dogs of Christmas. The Dogington Post along with our friends at Wellness have joined forces to introduce you to 12 needy dogs in hopes that they’ll finally get noticed…and maybe get a home for the holidays!

Meet Maxwell!

Maxwell is a Boxer/Lab Mix who arrived at Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in Manistee, Michigan in October of 2014.

Maxwell is around two years old and he is full of energy!! He is super friendly, very playful, and would love an active new family of his very own!

Special Considerations: He may be too much for really young children due to his high energy level but this guy definitely is no couch potato and needs to stay busy!

Video: 12 Dogs of Christmas (Trailer)

Maxwell is doing very well under the guidance of shelter staff and volunteers. While his puppy energy wants to jump and greet you, a command of sit will have him down and waiting for his next one. Maxwell had a hard time walking on a leash but he has come a long way. He is a great dog just needing a family willing to continue his training to make him the awesome family pet he can be! Maxwell plays hard and wants to be the top dog so we are suggesting he be the only pet. You need to meet this great guy.

Maxwell will soon face his second Christmas without a family.

Does Maxwell seem like the perfect fit for your family? Here’s how to begin the adoption process:

If you’d like to meet Maxwell or any of the other great dogs at Homeward Bound Animal Shelter, please visit during adoption hours: Wednesday from noon until 6:00- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon until 4:00.

If you would like more information about this amazing boy, please call 231-723-7387 during the adoption hours listed above. Maxwell’s adoption fee is $100. He’s neutered, up to date on shots, vetted, wormed, flea treated and ready for his furever home!

The great folks at Wellness have a mission to help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition. With that goal in mind, they’re making a generous donation of premium pet food to each rescue that’s cared for these amazing dogs for so long. And, if you adopt one of our “12 Dogs of Christmas,” they’ll send you 3 months worth of food for your newest furry family member, too!

Video: The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Video- singing Pug LOL

About Wellness:

At Wellness®, we do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for the pets that depend on us. Food feeds their souls, sustains their lives and protects their bodies. That’s why our diverse team of animal lovers, nutritionists and vets has only one mission: To help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition. For each of our recipes we never compromise—selecting nature’s finest ingredients and combining them in exact proportions to help support your pet’s health and wellbeing. Because we’re passionately picky from the first step to the last, we guarantee our products will deliver the Wellness Promise.

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