Max (FKA Vance)

Vance is a 2-year-old Shepherd with a big body, soft heart, and just a touch of lovable chaos. At nearly 100 pounds, he's truly a gentle giant who doesn't quite realize his own size. He loves his belly rubs and will melt down at your feet to ask for one.Vance is fully house trained but not a fan of being crated (especially with the door closed). He does well having free roam of the home and settles nicely when he feels safe. He's incredibly people-focused, eager to please, and already showing off his smarts with commands like sit, shake, lay down, stay, come, and even "bang."Vance is curious but doesn't have a lot of experience with other dogs and cats, so he will do great with slow introductions. He cannot live in homes with young kids (under 13) simply due to his size - he could easily knock little ones over without meaning to. Older, dog-savvy kids would be a better match. This boy needs an active home. He has lots of energy and will thrive with plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation. Fetch with a ball is a favorite, and he also enjoys keeping watch out the window like the good neighborhood supervisor he is. A securely fenced yard will be required in his future home to meet his energy needs and for safety.He's a big, goofy, loving dog who just wants to be near his people and be told he's a good boy (which he is). With the right mix of exercise, structure, and love, Max is going to be an incredibly loyal and fun companion.If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional's recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal's history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.