MAVERICK (COURTESY POST)

Maverick is 3yo, weighs 100lbs, is neutered, is microchipped, is up to date on his rabies vaccines, but is not up to date on the others.  He knows the commands 'sit', 'lay', 'heel', and 'place'.  He is alone in the home 8-10 hours per day for 3 days per week.  He's kept in the home during the day and sleeps in his own room at night.  Also, he rides well in the vehicle.  Maverick loves attention and wants to lie on you, thinking he is only 5 lbs. Maverick's guardian explains why he has made the difficult decision to rehome him:  "Kids in sports, etc. traveling a lot for that.  Untrustworthy near kids alone."  Bite incident:  In 2023 Maverick nipped at guardian's son and daughter; the nip didn't break the skin; animal control was not involved.  Maverick's guardian adds:  "Random, jealousy possibly.  Not provoked at all.  No medical attention.  Basically nipped at them." Maverick's guardian states the following regarding children:  Although Maverick has lives with children (ages 2 and 12), his guardian doesn't recommend his living with children, stating "Most of the time is find but has occasionally nipped.  My kids a little more aggressive nipping". Maverick's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Although Maverick lived with a dog, his guardian doesn't recommend his living with dogs, stating "He was find with the other dog we had when we first got him, but near another dog we had him meet he got aggressive". Maverick's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Since Maverick hasn't lived with nor otherwise been around cats, his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats. Maverick's guardian describes him as: Barks alot Likes to be touched Protective Always at your side Nervous Separation anxiety Maverick's guardian describes his ideal future home:  "Somewhere that someone can pay extra attention to him with more space to run around." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Upperco, MD