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My name is Hayes!

Posted 16 hours ago

Adoption fee: $299

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

My basic info

Breed
Poodle (Standard)
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22272582

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

A DARLING 'SPECIAL NEEDS' GUY: Approx. 5 years old / Approx. 57 lbs.

Hi, I’m Hayes! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control along with another dog who has already been adopted. I’m in a wonderful foster home while I wait for my new family to adopt me. I’m a sweet boy with a medical condition called Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia, which means my immune system can mistakenly attack my platelets. Because of this, I’m on daily immunosuppressant medication and will need regular veterinary visits with and periodic bloodwork to keep my platelets in range. While I’m on the immunosuppressant I shouldn’t go out in crowded public places or be around pets who aren’t fully vaccinated yet.

·   OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I liked the dog I came in with and followed his lead; I also met other dogs at Mostly Mutts and in my temp. foster home and liked them.  My foster reports that I’m polite, calm and observant in a pack and thinks I would thrive with a calm, confident canine companion and likes to play a bit, so if you have a nice dog at home already, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I met a nice 10-year-old who visited my foster family, and I was calm and gentle with them, so if you have respectful kids around this age, let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may accidentally bump over.    

·   PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I’m a calm, thoughtful, and wonderfully curious dog who likes to study the world around me - whether you’re cooking, cleaning, or even putting a bandage on a little boo-boo, I’m there quietly watching, trying to understand it all. In my foster home I choose ‘my person’ and love staying close and keeping them company.  This doesn’t mean I don’t love others, I’m simply the most loyal to my special person. I’m very tuned in to my people’s routines, and I enjoy it when you talk to me and will listen as long as you keep talking. My foster works from home, so I’m the perfect office companion – never disruptive, just peacefully nearby or napping.  I rarely bark, only occasionally when happy or excited.  I’m sweet, gentle, quiet, affectionate, emotionally intelligent and a soft-hearted gentleman that is easy to have around - truly a JACKPOT to my adoptive family. I would be happiest with a stay or work from home family member as I wouldn’t like spending a full workday alone. / Energy level: 4-6 as I am active but not hyper and will join in play when invited and can play for quite a while.

·   SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  I know the ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ commands and even offer a ‘paw’. I also ‘come’ when called inside and am very responsive to your voice and tone. I understand routines easily and learn new things with gentle repetition. Like most Poodles, I have the intelligence and focus to pick up training commands quickly, and I’m an excellent listener. / I don’t enjoy being crated, so when I’m left alone for short periods, (typically 2-4 hours) I relax on the cozy bench in my foster’s mudroom or on my favorite sofa spot and wait quietly for my people to come back. I haven’t chewed or gotten into anything. At nighttime, I like to sleep in my dog bed in a quiet corner of my fosters room. / My potty manners have been excellent in my foster home. They take me out on a good schedule, and also I’ll sit by the door if I need to go. 

·   LIKES/DISLIKES:  I enjoy taking long peaceful walks on my foster family’s property, exploring the creek and stepping into the water.  I can go on hikes now but still should not walk in crowded public areas yet due to the medication I’m on.  I also like treats, visitors to my foster home, soft stuffed and squeaky toys  and I’m always up for some gentle play or a little running around with my people. I like staying close to my people watching everything that goes on in the house like a little detective. More than anything, I love being included and feeling like part of whatever you’re doing. / I’m not a fan of being crated, staying outside in bad weather longer than needed, or feeling unsure of things as I am sensitive and thrive with gentle guidance. I also don’t like being hot, so no blankets are needed. I’m also a little picky with my food, and I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.

·   MEDICAL: I'm current on annual vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I take an immunosuppressant medication called Mycophenolate and I’ll need my family to have bloodwork completed in April 2026 to see if I still need to stay on it.  If your considering adding me to your family, Mostly Mutts recommends you talk with your vet.

I’m a deeply loyal dog looking for a wonderful family that will treasure me and keep up with my medical needs.  My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  

February 16, 2026, 5:29 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22272582
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!

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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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