Meet Hayes! He is an adorable Maltese mix who weighs 10 pounds. He is estimated to be around 3 years old. Hayes has a playful spirit and an incredibly sweet soul! He loves spending his days tossing around his favorite stuffed animals (especially his Lamb Chop!) and his evenings snuggled inside a blanket fort of his own making. When he's tired, you'll often find him burrowed under a cozy blanket, soaking up all the comfort and affection he can get. Although he can be cautious around new people initially, Hayes is very quick to welcome new members into his circle once he realizes they are safe. Once he has warmed up, Hayes is wonderful with people and has proven to be remarkably patient and even gentle with children! Hayes lives with a three year old in his foster home. He handles the excitement and energy of kids with impressive tolerance and grace. He is also an excellent passenger on car rides and can comfortably stay home alone for a few hours in his crate. When it comes to walks, Hayes enjoys peaceful outings where he has plenty of space to relax and explore. He can be leash-reactive toward unfamiliar dogs and strangers, particularly people who approach him suddenly or move quickly, such as runners. He also is happy to stick to a fenced in backyard for playtime if you have one! Hayes is reliably potty trained in his foster home, and will do well in his forever home with a consistent routine. He could do well as the center of attention as the only dog, or with a confident similar in size dog sibling that matches his energy! He is a perfect angel at the vet and at the groomer. Hayes’ ideal home is one where he can enjoy plenty of playtime, affection, and companionship. Whether it's a family with children or active adults who love to play, he will thrive with people who have lots of love and affection to share! ******************** His adoption fee is $500. He will come to you already neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative. Please read this bio in its entirety and then fill out our application, DO NOT FILL OUT AN INQUIRY. The application may be found by clicking on Adoption Policy at the bottom of this page, then the button called ADOPTION APPLICATION. It may also be found by following the link to our website. Preference is given to applicants located within the metro Atlanta area. Applications from outside this area may be considered under certain circumstances. Please note that non-local applications will be reviewed only after all local applications have been thoroughly evaluated.