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/He is a long-term resident at CCHS, which means he has been available for adoption for over 90 days. His adoption fee has been waived which means Max can be picked up completely for free for any approved applicant! He's currently wagging his tail waiting for you, so come on down to CCHS and say hi!

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Max, the cuddly Terrier-Pit Bull

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Craig Ondevilla

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Max is a cuddly little dog who eagerly awaits your company!

Max is a four-year-old male Pit Bull Terrier weighing at 63 pounds who loves to chill out and keep it slow. He loves to lounge around and loves being a little couch potato. He prefers snuggles over playtime any day! Max prefers being the only pet in the home and made his second journey back to the Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS).

He is a long-term resident at CCHS, which means he has been available for adoption for over 90 days. His adoption fee has been waived which means Max can be picked up completely for free for any approved applicant! He’s currently wagging his tail waiting for you, so come on down to CCHS and say hi!

For more information on Max, visit cuhumane.org.

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