In the quiet town of Maplewood, life moved at a gentle pace. The residents knew each other by name, and every morning, they could count on seeing Max, a German Shepherd, patrolling the streets. Max belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Carter, who had raised him from a pup. Though he was a gentle giant, Max was fiercely protective of the town’s people, earning him the affectionate title of "Maplewood's Guardian."