Our beloved Max, a 4-year-old golden retriever, has been missing since yesterday morning from the Bloomingdale Avenue area near Brandon Regional Hospital. He's a medium-sized, friendly boy wearing a blue collar with an ID tag and answers eagerly to his name.

Max is such a cherished member of our Valrico community, and we're asking our neighbors to please keep a watchful eye out for him. If you spot a friendly golden retriever in the Brandon area, please don't hesitate to reach out.

You can contact Max's family directly at 813-555-0147 with any sightings or information.

If you have any information, contact Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center at (813) 744-5660 or visit Hillsborough County Animal Services.