Meet Max.

Salinas, CA · 2 years 3 months · Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Oct 13, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 31, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Max, a sweet and personable 2-year-old Border Collie mix with so much life ahead of him. He enjoys connecting with people and did well with children at a Paws to Read event earlier this year.$50 adoption feeMax is looking for a close bond with his person. He wants to be included in everyday life and feel like a cherished member of the family. Kennels and crates aren’t his favorite, so a home that can offer him companionship and help him settle in with patience would be a wonderful fit.Currently, most likely due to kenneling, Max can be reactive around other dogs, so he’ll need thoughtful management and space from canine triggers until he decompresses. His initial behavior assessment showed he was calm and relaxed around other dog. We suggest introductions always be thoughtful and managed for comfort of all. Max may also pull on leash and could benefit from building his leash skills and learning basic obedience.We hope to find Max the person who sees what a loving companion he can be and is ready to help him feel safe, included, and at home. At just two years old, he has so much life—and love—to share.All adoptions are first come first serve Adoptions Hours:Tues - Sat1pm - 4pm160 Hitchcock RoadSalinas, CAIf you are planning to adopt a dog and already own one, please bring your dog along to do a dog to dog meet & greet for compatibility. This is required.See our website for the most up to date availability of both cats and dogs and the most photos and videos in each pet’s diary: hitchcockroadanimals.org

RescueGroups record ID: 22846262

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

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