Sweet, friendly male Aussiedoodle in need of loving, chicken-free home

Kelso WA

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Hi there! We are searching for a wonderful home for Max, a 2-year-old Australian shepherd/poodle mix. My mom has had him since he was three months old, and while he’s phenomenal with every cat and dog he’s ever met, he cannot resist the urge to chase chickens. My mom is just in over her head on this issue because she has a lot of chickens, and despite her best efforts, they sometimes venture over the fence where Max can access them. Max is extremely loving and cuddly, and he wants nothing more than to be cuddling or adventuring with you all the time. He gets along with all dogs, and two of his best friends are my 60-pound pit bull and my grandmother’s 5-pound Shih-tzu. He’s been a foster uncle to many puppies and has been a total doll with them. He is good on a leash and listens well off-leash to his people. He doesn’t mind bathing, nail trimming, brushing, or vet visits, and he’s excellent in the car. He is shy with new people, especially men because he doesn’t live with any, but once he gets to know you, he’s your best friend for life. Before he’s familiar, he’s not aggressive, just a scaredy-dog. He will be a fantastic companion for almost anyone without birds (and probably rodents/other tiny creatures). As I mentioned, he’s wonderful with even the tiniest dogs and cats, but for some reason, chickens are toys to him. He currently has access to a large property, but he would do fine in a home without a fenced yard because he isn’t a bolter and is attentive to his human. He does need exercise because he’s young and energetic, but he’s happy to chill out inside, too. He doesn’t wreak havoc if you’re late with his walk. We’re happy to give you all of his things, and we’ll give you copies of all veterinary records. We’ll ask for either a small rehoming fee or a reference from a veterinarian or someone else familiar with your ability to care for an animal. Our priority is finding him a person who will love him and take care of him, so please do not respond if you’re not comfortable with us getting to know you and asking questions. Please respond via Craigslist, and then we can exchange “real-life” contact info from there. Sincerely, Emily