Maxine

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Maxine is the heart of the Whoville litter — playful, affectionate, and beautifully observant. At around 4 months old, she’s thriving in foster care and showing us more of her gentle, intentional personality every day.

She loves romping and playing with her siblings, but what she craves most is one-on-one time with her human. Maxine adores being held and cuddled like a baby — belly-up snuggles, soft conversations, and dramatic shoulder sighs included. She’s the kind of pup who bonds deeply, listens closely, and happily follows her person from room to room just to stay connected.

This little family didn’t arrive by sleigh from Whoville, but they did come from right outside of Memphis, Tennessee. Late one night, all five puppies wandered out of the woods and into the care of the kindest man, who brought them inside, gave them warmth, and reached out to PAWS New England volunteers to help change their story.

Now safe, adored, and foster-loved, Maxine is ready for her own forever home.

Ideal Home:
• Values meaningful connection and bonding
• Enjoys snuggles, playtime, and gentle affection
• Doesn’t mind a sweet little shadow by their side
• Has room in their heart for a loyal, loving companion.

Maxine is more than ready — she’s meant for someone who will adore her as much as she adores them. Could that be you?

Name: Maxine
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Hound
Sex: Female
Age: 16 weeks, as of 12/28/25
Weight: 24lbs, as of 12/28/25
Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced.
Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the responsibility of the adopter.
Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)
Housetrained:  Not usually
Microchipped: Yes

Location of dog currently:   Tennessee     

Puppy Adoption Fee:  $600.00 (includes a spay/neuter surgery rebate to be paid to the adopter when proof of spay/neuter is provided to Paws New England). We can provide adopters with a list of low-cost SN clinics when requested. 

The adoption fee also includes the transport fee when applicable

ATTENTION PUPPY ADOPTERS:  You must attend training/behavior classes with your new dog unless you are an experienced dog owner and your adoption coordinator is comfortable with your experience.  This requirement is for the benefit of you and your puppy, so if you experience behavior issues, you have a point of contact.  

PLEASE—Think long and hard before adopting a puppy. Consider the lifestyle change this puppy will come with. He cannot be crated for more than 3-4 hours until he's older. Puppy-proofing your home will be necessary. Puppies scratch and nip, so if you have small children, can they handle this? Training will be so crucial in this puppy's life. Do you have the time?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs reside in various locations throughout the South and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.