Palmer🔗

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AN ADORABLE FRIEND: Approx. 10 years old / Approx. 20 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'm currently in a nice foster home which I'm thankful for as the shelter was stressful for me. I needed bloodwork when I arrived and thankfully that expense was covered by a generous grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization! Now I'm ready and hopeful to find my furever home very soon. • 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 temporary 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 was happy to be with them, cuddly and adorable, and that I'll bring lots of joy to my new family. I am curious and well-behaved in my foster home, happily showing off my friendly demeanor. My foster reported that I'm one of the easiest fosters they've ever had - woohoo! They say I can be independent at first and enjoy some time to myself, but I'll also hang with you on the couch once we are good pals. Additionally, I do not bark much, but when I do, my bark is quite loud and may be heard by the neighbors. / My energy level is 4-6 (a little lower in my foster home). • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am familiar with the 'sit', 'lie down', and 'stay' commands in my foster home, and I also walk nicely on a leash and utilize proper door etiquette. I look forward to learning even more! Check back soon to see what I have mastered. / I've had good crate manners, but honestly, I haven't really needed one in my foster home. At nighttime, I sleep on the floor of the living room or in my foster's bedroom. / My potty habits have been good in my foster home, where I notify my foster when I need to go outside. • 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. The good news is I enjoy going for my daily walks and will even start running sometimes! After that, I love long naps, and I accept cuddles that come from my people! / I can't think of any dislikes, other than being at the shelter 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 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 to help me lose some weight and I take an over-the-counter joint supplement which is good for all older dogs. The shelter was 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 growing back now. I also have a grade 2 heart murmur that doesn't need medication at this time. It's possible that I may have slightly decreased hearing due to my age. 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.