Meet Bolton.

Kennesaw, GA · Senior · Hound / Boxer / Mixed

Listed since Dec 13, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Jun 20, 2026

In the shelter’s words

A PLAYFUL & SILLY FRIEND: Approx. 9 years old / Approx. 64 lbs. Hi, I’m Bolton! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control. I don’t remember my past, but it seems clear that I didn’t live an easy life as I was underweight and had thin fur, etc. Well, the day I was rescued began my second chance and I’m happy about that and doing great now! I’m looking for a kind and loving family who’s ready to welcome a loyal and loving companion into their lives. I was selected to participate in the Mostly Mutts Prison Pups immersive training experience and learned a lot! I’m currently in a wonderful foster home while I wait for my furever family to find me. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I’ve met dogs at Mostly Mutts and in my foster home and I’ve been friendly with them. I enjoy a game of tag with other dogs, running towards them then away from them hoping they will chase me. I also get excited to see them on my walks and enjoy greeting them. If you have a nice doggie at home who loves to play, let’s meet and see if we can be pals. / No cats in my new home please, as I like to chase them. / I met nice kids around 10 years old at Mostly Mutts and liked them, I also like the 8- and 12-year-olds in my foster home, so kids around these ages could be a good fit for me. Let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may bump over. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I'm sweet, gentle, and a little goofy. I love sniffing around — I'm a hound, after all — and I’m always curious and ready to use my nose to explore. I can be playful and silly, but I’m just as happy to chill and relax with you. I am a happy boy, and my foster describes me as a sweet guy who ‘lights up every room I walk into.’ I would love to brighten your day as well! I’m aware of my size, so I don’t play too roughly or knock anything over while playing. I couldn’t resist sneaking my front paws onto the counter a few times to sniff what my foster was cooking, but with a firm “leave it,” I quickly hop back down. I’m a good boy for my baths, so that’s a plus, too! / Energy level: 6-8. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts Prison Pups immersive training experience, so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners using my gentle leader as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners were good at Mostly Mutts and in the prison/foster training program. In my foster home, I don’t really need a crate – besides I’d prefer to be with you. / I had good potty habits in the off-site training program I was in, as well as in my foster home, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home, too! • LIKES/DISLIKES: I may be 9 years old, but I have a puppy energy at heart! I love toys and playing (especially outside!), so let’s have some fun playing together. I also love to go on day trips, but I have chewed several leashes in half while in the car, so please keep me safe in another way (maybe a chain leash and harness). I went on a day trip to Home Depot and the MM Market with some nice volunteers, and I enjoyed greeting lots of nice people, kids, and dogs. It’s so fun to go places together! With my foster, I love going on long walks, even after 30 minutes, I’m still willing to keep going! I also enjoy chew toys in my foster home. / I can’t think of any dislikes, though like all dogs, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. My tummy is a bit sensitive, so I eat a prescription food called Hill’s Science Diet w/d Multi-Benefit to help with that and I have a probiotic capsule sprinkled on my food which has been helpful – so just ask about this. I have mild/moderate tartar on my teeth, so my adoptive family should consult with their vet and consider a dental cleaning in the future. I’m also on an allergy medication called Apoquel. I’m looking for a great family to show me the love and care I missed out on before being rescued. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.

RescueGroups record ID: 21126181

What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “/ No cats in my new home please, as I like to chase them.”

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  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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