Stray dog joins charity run and 15 miles later ends up with a new home

Max and Akers

WINNER 2020 DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Special Category Award

Dog Writers Association of America

Sometimes you need to take the initiative to change your circumstances in life. It worked for Max.
 
The pit bull mix was hanging out along a road near Dunn, North Carolina, in December when he spotted a group participating in a holiday charity run and decided to join them.

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