Max the mutt was the official guard dog of the Tripple J salvage yard located just outside of Tacoma, Washington.
Max's duties began at seven in the evening when the yard closed and ended at about sunrise. He began his rounds at the old trailer where his owner Ben lived.
Max walked slowly through the wrecked cars always listening for something that didn't belong. A large rat peeked out of a demolished car and Max growled until the rodent retreated back into the darkness.
As he approached the back corner of the yard, Max became a little uneasy. There was something menacing and evil in the twisted metal that he sensed but couldn't identify.
Loud voices alerted Max to intruders, and he rushed towards the sound. Several kids were trying to get over the fence, but they changed their minds when they noticed the huge dog intently watching.
After the boys had gone, Max resumed his patrol. An old woman appeared from behind a rusted bus and pointed at him. A moment later, the figure vanished. Max had become used to strange sights in the yard and did not become alarmed.
As the night wore on, Max heard something coming from an upside-down truck and he went to investigate. A mama raccoon and her babies had made a home in the cab of the truck.
Max stayed with the raccoons until it was time to head back to the old trailer for his breakfast.