Key Takeaways
Few people have bitcoin 5 years agoseen the true impact of the Los Angeles animal shelter crisis quite like those who work and volunteer at rescues. It's nearly impossible to find space for shelter dogs, especially large ones, and adoption rates are not as high as they used to be. Regardless, dedicated rescuers continue to advocate for dogs like Jack and Max, who are ready to go home with the right people.
These aren't just any rescue dogs, though--they were rescued from an LA shelter mere minutes before euthanasia, all thanks to the generosity of actor Chris Pine. A year later, they're still up for adoption, but their pals at Animal Rescue Mission (including Pine) and pet nutrition brand Zignature continue to advocate for their Happily Ever After. In fact, they've teamed up to offer their future adopters a year's supply of Zignature dog food to help get them started. Jack and Max really are ready to walk the red carpet straight to their forever homes!
These handsome boys have spent the last year becoming the best version of themselves, but their star-studded rescue story began with a simple phone call about Jack, the Mastiff mix, in November 2023.
"Jack is the reason that I got involved in all this," explains Pine. "A buddy of mine who’s been involved with saving dogs for 15 years [… ] sent me this video of these pups at [Southeast Area Animal Control Authority ...]and Jack was in a cage. He’s about 115 pounds, and he was curled into a ball that made him look like this little 60-pound dog. He was past terrified. He was resigned to what was going to happen to him. [...] That video tore my heart out."
At the time the video was taken, Jack, Max, and several other dogs were less than an hour away from their scheduled euthanasia. Soon, however, Pine was at the animal shelter with some friends to give the dogs their freedom ride.
Jack's Just Getting Started
Over the last year, Jack has completely transformed. He was riddled with health issues like kennel cough, pneumonia, and gastrointestinal problems but has healed and thrived with the love and rest he's received since being rescued. Pine calls him a "giant puppy," and would love nothing more than to see him thriving in an adoring forever home.
At 115 pounds, he's an extra-large dog, so his friends at the Animal Rescue Mission know that he'll need a home with plenty of space to run and play. After having a difficult time at the shelter, Jack's forever family needs to be fully committed to caring for him for the rest of his life. Like all dogs, he needs unconditional love!
Max is Ready to Be the Main Character
"Cool surfer" boy Max is a large Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix, but he's not as big or rambunctious as his BFF Jack. In fact, he sounds like a chill love bug! Animal Rescue Mission founderShira Scott Astrof had nothing but praise for the fluffy dog.
"He is ready!" she gushed. "He’s stunning, he’s amazing with everyone, he’s great with dogs—he’s really just a fantastic dog.” This sweetie pie has become fast friends with everyone he's met, including kids, which makes him an excellent candidate for a family dog.
Clearly, anyone would be lucky to go home with either of these gorgeous LA dogs. Those who would like to meet Max or Jack can submit an application on the Animal Rescue Mission website so the rescue volunteers can see whether you'd be a good fit. Chris Pine,Shira Scott Astrof, and everyone who's met these rescue dogs can't wait to see them headed home with their forever families!
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