Heartwarming Post Shows Kayak Loving Dog Who Was Rescued from Euthanasia

A viral Instagram post is melting hearts after showing one former shelter dog enjoying his new life in a kayak. Every year, thousands of adoptable dogs are euthanized. This happens for many reasons but often, it is simply that shelters do not have enough space for all the animals seeking forever homes. This was the heartbreaking story of one shelter dog, named Max. 

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Max is an eleven-year-old boxer and Staffordshire terrier mix. Although he has been lucky to live with his human for the past nine years, his life was not always so easy. Before being adopted, Max was in and out of a shelter in South Carolina. Text overlay on the video reveals that he spent the first two years of his life as a stray! During his time at the shelter, Max ended up on a euthanasia list as he became sick. Fortunately, the dog recovered and was saved from being euthanized by his amazing new human!  

In an Instagram post shared to the account @maxandstellainthecity, Max can be seen loving his new life! The senior pup and his new fur sibling can be seen floating in a kayak sporting adorable shark-finned life preservers! Max’s huge smile makes the post shine. According to his person, Max loves the kayak but has no desire to jump out of it for a swim.

Max’s story helps remind us of the importance of rescuing dogs. It could be the difference between life and death! Currently, the post showing Max in the kayak has received over 16,000 likes on Instagram. 

We encourage everyone thinking of getting a pet to adopt instead of shop. Read more resources about adopting animals on One Green Planet, including 7 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Furry Best Friend, 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Pet, and These Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Rescue Animals Will Make Your Day! Read tips for pet adoptions and what to consider before adopting an animal. We recommend using these apps to find shelter dogs near you!

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