I have a friend who watches SHIELD and cannot handle dogs in particular being hurt, and I immediately texted her after watching the episode and was like, 'the dog lives.'

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE MAX AND DARK ANGEL, SUCH A QUALITY SHOW.
I am absolutely in love.

Agreed. Fair warning, fandom for this show - at least where I was hanging out - hates Max. Like, I don't understand how it is possible to like DA and hate Max, but they somehow managed.