Adopt

My name is Max!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Approve Application

7

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Poodle (Standard)/Havanese
Color
White
Age
2 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Max is about 2 years old and around 20 lbs — truly 20 pounds of pure love with the gentlest soul. He’s the kind of dog who melts into your life with quiet devotion. Max wants nothing more than to be close to his person, share moments, and simply be part of your day.

He absolutely lights up when volunteers arrive at the shelter — to him, that means a walk, fresh air, and attention from the people he adores. And during quieter moments, when caregivers sit down for lunch or take a short break, Max curls up right beside them, perfectly content just to be near someone. He’s affectionate without being demanding, and he gives his heart easily to those who show him kindness.

Despite being abandoned by his previous owners, Max has never lost his love or faith in humans. He is a true companion — steady, gentle, and deeply loyal. Because of his easygoing personality, he could fit beautifully into many types of households, from a quiet apartment to a family home with other pets.

Max’s story is heartbreaking but hopeful. When his owners moved away and left him behind in the backyard, a concerned neighbor contacted the shelter we support. They rushed to bring him to safety, knowing he wouldn’t survive on the streets. Since then, Max has been patiently waiting for someone to give him the safety and affection he deserves.

Max has the chance to travel to New York in December — but only if he has a foster, foster-to-adopt, or adopter ready to welcome him. He’s so ready to trade shelter life for cozy naps, long walks, and the warmth of a loving home.

Training & Temperament
- Crate trained
- Potty training is improving — consistency will help him settle beautifully
- Walks well on a leash
- Gentle, affectionate, and people-oriented
- Friendly with dogs and cats
- Easygoing and adaptable — a great match for many different households

Health Details
- Neutered and microchipped
- Up to date on vaccines
- Heartworm tested (negative)
- On flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
- Dewormed

If you’d like to learn more about Max or are interested in fostering or adopting, please visit sosanimalwelfare.org to complete an application, or email sosanimalwelfare@gmail.com.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Aleksandra Setck
Phone
Address
501 Fifth Avenue, room 1605, New York, NY 10017

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

Home check happens initially and once again during the adoption day when our dog enters their new home. We double check if everything is ok.

4.

Approve Application

Approval of application happens after verifying the references and vet check.

5.

Meet the Pet

6.

Approve Application

We scheduling meet&greet with a potential adopter.

7.

Sign Adoption Contract

After signing the contract and collecting an adoption fee, we bring the adopted dog to the adopter's home.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process consists of the steps described above.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Since we are volunteer and foster based rescue, we coordinate meet and greet with fosters.

More about this rescue

At SOS Animal Welfare, volunteer and foster based rescue, we are determined to save as many homeless, abused, abandoned and neglected street and shelter dogs as possible.
SOS Animal Welfare'l legal name is SOS El Area Animal Rescue USA Inc. and is recognized ask a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the IRS.
Our goal and hope is to rescue, heal and successfully rehome dogs in need and to raise the awareness of the importance of spaying/neutering our 4 legged friends.

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