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My name is Palmer!

Posted 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $299

This helps Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Poodle (Miniature)/Maltese
Color
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22102606

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

AN ADORABLE FRIEND:  Approx. 10 years old / Approx. 21 lbs. & needs to lose weight

Hi, my name’s Palmer!  I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control, and I’m so happy to be here getting all the love and good care that I needed (see medical section below). I got to spend some time in a temporary foster home and enjoyed that very much and now I’m back at the shelter dreaming of finding my very own family!  The shelter is a bit stressful for me, so hopefully I won’t have to wait too long. 

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I spent the Thanksgiving holiday in a great foster home and got along just fine with the older dog who lived there.  We just sniffed each other and went about our business.  If you have a nice doggy at home that isn’t looking for a playmate, let’s meet! / I was curious about the kitty in my short break foster home, but they were not interested in me, so we co-existed together well. All cats are different, so I’m not sure how I would be with another cat. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, so let’s meet and best no toddlers that may fall on me or that I may bump over.     

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I’m a super sweet guy with a fairly laid back and chill personality.  The volunteers also say that I’m happy to be with them, cuddly and adorable, and that I’ll bring lots of joy to my new family.  I was curious and well-behaved in my temp. foster home, happily showing off my friendly demeanor. / My energy level is 4-6 (a little lower in my temp. foster home). 

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program, where I look forward to learning lots of great commands with my trainer.  I was familiar with both the ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ command in my temp. foster home, and I look forward to learning even more!  Check back soon to see what I have mastered. / I’ve had good crate manners, both at the shelter and in my temp. foster home. / I’ve only had a few accidents on the shelter schedule and had good potty habits in my temp. foster home, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home, too.  

• LIKES/DISLIKES:  I have a great sniffer and love to explore my surroundings with my nose, so let’s go on some ‘discovery walks’ together.  Not only will it be fun, but it will also help me drop a few pounds, which I need to do to reach my healthy weight. I love long naps and all the cuddles that come from being with my people! / I can’t think of any dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.

• MEDICAL:  I'm current on my annual vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered.  I’ve just had a dental cleaning, so my mouth is fresh again! I’m on the green bean diet at the shelter to help me lose some weight and I take an over-the-counter joint supplement which is good for all older dogs. The shelter is a bit stressful for me, so I’m taking an anxiety medication that I think I’ll be able to wean off once I’m settled in my new home.  I had a large lipoma/fatty mass on my neck, and it has been removed and my fur is starting to grow back in that area now.  I’m not wearing a collar yet, but a harness while I continue to heal.  I also have a grade 2 heart murmur that doesn't need medication at this time. 
    
I am looking for a great family to give me a loving, furever home!  My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  

December 5, 2025, 6:37 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22102606
Contact
Address
3238 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption's Adoption Process

Our facility is currently open to the public Monday-Saturday, 11-3. We welcome you to come meet our adoptable Mutts & Kitties! Please keep in mind the following:

Many of our adoptable Mutts & Kitties are in foster homes, so please call 770-272-6888 to find out if the pet you are interested in is at our facility. With an approved application we can set up meet & greets and adoptions with a pet in foster care.
We are not yet up to full ‘staffing’ following the pandemic, so there may be times when we cannot do meet & greets or process an application on the spot.
The best first step is to submit an application via www.mostlymutts.org.
Our adoption counselors are happy to help make a great match for you and your family!

Adoption Info:
Please submit an application through our website at www.mostlymutts.org if you are interested in one of our adoptable pets. We are receiving a large volume of applications and processing may take a little bit longer than normal. We are grateful for your interest, and an adoption counselor will be in touch as quickly as possible. Please give us 48 hours to respond before sending a follow-up email.

Don’t see a dog or cat for you on the website? Submit the application anyway!! We are taking in a large number of dogs and cats weekly. Due to the overwhelming demand, many are matched with approved applicants prior to being posted online. Our adoption counselors will be happy to help make a great match for you and your family.

Thank you for your patience and support!

You may also call our phone line, 770-272-6888 or email adopt@mostlymutts.org with specific questions about any of our adoptable animals. We do require an interview, references and a contract. Must be 21 or over to adopt. Our Adoption process is very thorough...MM prides itself in making every effort to place each animal in the right home.

Dogs: Our adoption fee is $299. Each dog that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag, Martingale collar and leash:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella)
De-Worming
Microchip
Heartworm Testing (1 yr & older) we pay for treatment for any HW+ animal after adoption at our own vet

Cats: Our adoption fee is $175 for cats. Each cat that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, FVRCP)
De-Worming
Combo-Tested (FeLV/FIV)


Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday-Saturday from 11-3m. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Go meet their pets

Weekdays/Weekends:
Monday - Saturday from 11-3pm. at the Mostly Mutts facility located at 3238 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, Ga. 30144.

More about this rescue

Who We Are:

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!

Our Mission is to help the Unwanted, Abandoned, Abused and Sick animals in our local counties. We fulfill this mission by working closely with County Animal Control Facilities, saving those who are in imminent danger of euthanasia, or those with needs which require specialized vet care that many other groups will not consider: major orthopedic issues, heartworm positive treatment, skin conditions, neglect and abuse

Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend!

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