** If you are interested in adopting Hayes, please fill out an application at: https://www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/adoption-application **
Hayes is a super sweet, social 3-4 month old lab mix that weighs 14 lbs. He is estimated to be around 40-50 lbs when he is fully grown. Hayes is the definition of a social butterfly. He is affectionate, adaptable, social, and eager to experience everything life has to offer. He absolutely loves people and thrives on attention, affection, and being included in whatever his humans are doing. His favorite place in the world is right beside you. The second you sit down on the couch, you can practically count on Hayes wiggling his way over to claim his spot as he soaks up all the cuddles and kisses he can get. He loves being close to his people and has the sweetest way of letting you know just how much he adores you. And if you give him kisses, be prepared to receive the gentlest, most precious puppy kisses in return. He has a naturally friendly and outgoing personality. He genuinely loves meeting new people and making new friends. He is the kind of puppy who can easily fit into a variety of lifestyles and environments. Load him up in the car and take him along for a dog-friendly brunch on a sunny patio, a stroll through the farmers market, a day at the beach, or a fun outing around town, and Hayes will happily tag along. He loves experiencing new sights, sounds, and smells and seems to approach the world with a curious, confident, and enthusiastic attitude. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention every second. If you’re relaxing at home, he’ll happily snuggle beside you. If you’re heading out for an adventure, he’ll be ready to join If you’re spending time with friends, he’ll happily make himself part of the group. Hayes is the kind of companion who wants to experience life alongside his family and will likely thrive with people who enjoy including their dog in their everyday activities. He also knows how to relax and enjoy the simple things. If you work from home, he could be the perfect little coworker. He is quiet, laid-back, and perfectly content hanging out near his humans while they work. He also has a goofy, playful, fun-loving personality that makes him the life of the party. He loves exploring his surroundings and discovering something new around every corner. His puppy antics are sure to keep you laughing.
Hayes is medium energy, so he is best described as perfect mix of active and laid back. He requires a few short energy burning activities per day, like short strolls around the neighborhood or play time in the backyard. If you want to go on a fun outdoor adventure, Hayes is ready to go at any time and will happily join you on a long hike, fun day at the beach, or exploring nature trails along the river. He would be a wonderful match for an active family who wants a pup to grow alongside them and share plenty of adventures. Hayes would be especially happy with a family that enjoys getting outside. He’d make a wonderful companion for leisurely walks, exploring nature trails, weekend adventures, and outdoor activities. As he grows, he’ll likely love having opportunities to explore, sniff, learn, and experience the world with his people. Whether your idea of adventure is a peaceful walk through the woods or discovering a new dog-friendly spot around town, Hayes is likely to be thrilled simply because he gets to go with you. He also loves puzzles and treat dispensing toys that he can work on to get yummy treats as a prize. If his humans are busy, he’s perfectly capable of entertaining himself. He’ll happily settle down with a toy, chew contentedly on a bone, or play with a treat dispensing puzzle to keep himself busy. His adaptable energy level makes him a great fit for families who want a dog that can keep up when it’s time to be active, but also knows how to settle in and relax for lots of cuddle time.
Hayes is dog, cat, and kid friendly. He is currently in a foster home with multiple dogs of different ages and sizes. He loves every dog he meets and would love to have another playful doggy companion in his forever home. He does well with small dogs, big dogs, young dogs, old dogs, and he's managed to win them all over. He knows proper doggy communication skills and how to respect boundaries with doggy friends, and takes correction well if other dogs communicate that they don't want to play. He has such a laid back demeanor that he can hang out with the senior dogs in the home and they don't mind him one bit. There are also kitties in his foster home and he loves to spend time with them. He will patiently lay on the floor and let the kittens jump all over him, bite his ears, and use him as a jungle gym. He would do best with dog-friendly cats that have lived with dogs before because he is a puppy and will want to play with them if there are no other dogs in the home. Hayes is currently in a foster home with kids ranging in ages from 5 to 12, and he adores them all. He is an incredibly sweet, playful, and affectionate boy who truly enjoys being around his people.
Hayes is still working on mastering kennel, leash, and potty training. He will sleep in a kennel at night with no fuss, but has to be bribed to go in initially with treats and his favorite toys. He has transitioned to go outside for potty breaks, and has started alerting his fosters that he needs to go out by pacing around the back door. If he isn't let out quickly enough, he will use a potty pad by the back door, but has been able to hold it most of the time in order to give his fosters time to get to the door to let him out. He will need consistent potty breaks every few hours to continue his potty training and establish a good routine once he is in his forever home. He would also benefit from having a doggy doorbell by the back door in his forever home so he can notify you when he needs to go out. He will make it through the night without an accident, but needs to be taken out first thing in the morning when he wakes up. He will need additional leash training in his forever home.
Hayes' ideal home would be one where he can be included in his family’s daily life and get plenty of love, exercise, and attention. He would love to live in a home with a fenced yard to run and play in. He’d also be perfectly content in an apartment, condo, or townhouse as long as he gets regular walks and playtime. He would thrive in a home with another playful, friendly dog to grow up with and continue learning from as he gets older. No public dog parks for this sweet boy because who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways. He would love to have fun adventures at Sniff Spots for playtime and exercise if he doesn't have a private fenced-in yard. If you work out of the home, he would benefit from going to doggy day care a few days a week so he can burn energy and play with some doggy friends. He is the perfect pup for a family with kids because he loves to cuddle and loves to play. If you’re looking for a loving, social, adaptable, and fun-loving pup who wants nothing more than to be part of your family and share in life’s adventures, Hayes just might be your perfect match. He’s ready to find his people, claim his spot beside them, and start making a lifetime of memories.
Hayes is in a foster home in Austin, TX. He can be adopted/transported to the following cities/states: www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/transport-locations
TRANSPORT: Currently we have monthly transports. It will be up to the adoptive family to meet the transport to pick up your new family member. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. We cannot bring dogs for a typical meet and greet situation due to the extensiveness of the transport distance.
The cost to adopt is $850, which includes all age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, health certificate from licensed veterinarian, plus any necessary vet care while in our care. Plus transport from Hayes' foster home to his forever home. Included is a $200 neuter deposit that will be paid directly to the adopter's vet once neuter procedure is scheduled.
You can see more pictures of Hayes on our website: www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/hayes
SHELDON
American Bully, Mixed Breed
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Corpus Christi, Texas
male, medium, adult
American Bully, Mixed Breed
Corpus Christi, Texas
