Adopt

My name is Jake!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption fee: $225

This helps Charles Smithgall Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mountain Cur/Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
3 years 5 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Jake

Jake is a handsome young mountain cur / retriever mix. Sadly, our Jake has been with
us over a year now, which is way too long! Jake LOVES people. He is happiest when he
can be with them. His eyes shine and he smiles. His body gets all wiggly in anticipation
of pets or a game of fetch. This little guy is incredibly sweet and affectionate.
Jake has a beautiful soft coat. He’s a medium size dog, currently weighing 50 pounds.
He walks well on a leash. He loves playing in the yards and a containment fence will be
important for him. He loves retrieving a tennis ball and would play all day if he could. He
is energetic and is eager to be out and about hiking, walking, running or riding in a car.
That said he has a calm and mindful demeanor. He is a super smart. He knows some
basic commands and we think he is house-trained. Jake is looking for his special
person or family to bond with. This young handsome doggo is amazing and deserves a
second chance at a loving life. Jake will thrive in a home environment. The quiet and
consistency of a real home will do wonders for him. Jake does not like other dogs or
kitties though, so will need to be an only pet.

If interested in Jake, please submit an application online at:
https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/dog-adoption-application
Once an application is submitted, you will receive an email saying your application has
been successfully submitted. If you don’t receive this email within 24 hours, please
check to make sure all application fields were completed or please email us at
smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net. All adopters must complete an approval
process which involves a reference check with a current/recent vet and a brief home
visit if located in the immediate area. We do permit out-of-state adoptions. Adopters
MUST come to the shelter to transport their new family member home. We do not ship,
nor do we transport them to their new homes. Adoption policies and application
procedures are detailed at the shelter website: http://smithgallhumanesociety.org/ under
tab All Adoptable Animals.
Charles Smithgall Humane Society (CSHS) is a No kill shelter. Animals in our care
remain safe with us until adopted. Resident animals are primarily owner relinquished
and also rescued from local and area Animal Controls. The facility usually operates at
capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open. We’re located in the North
Georgia mountains in Sautee Nacoochee.
Shelter
Charles Smithgall Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Email
Address
4823 Helen Hwy 75N, Sautee, GA 30571

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with the submission of an application which is used to gather information and initiate conversation with the adopting person/family. The form also assists us with assessing the environment for suitability and safety in the placement of our residents. The application is the first step in the approval process, followed by veterinarian reference check, landlord approval confirmation if relevant and a home visit which may be done physically or virtually depending on the distance from the shelter. The approval process can be initiated either before or after a visit to the shelter to visit our residents. The application for dogs is located on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271213192922944/?type=3&theater . For cat application, go to: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271223856255211/?type=3&theater . The forms will be automated for online submission through a new website currently under construction with an anticipated launch date of no later than Nov 2016. Requirements for adoption are specific to the needs of the animal in addition to standard checks for safety issues. Adopters must come to the shelter once approved to take their adopted pet home. We do not ship nor do we transport. Submitting the form is neither a guarantee of adoption nor an entitlement to "first come,first served" in the selection process of safely and appropriately placing our residents. Decision to approve/not approve an adopter(s) is based on the needs of the dog, not the needs of the adopter. The application should be downloaded before printing. The completed form can be returned through Facebook Messages, emailing to: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net or delivery to the shelter. The process usually takes 1 to 3 business days but can be slowed by not completing all of the questions, difficulty in reaching people relevant to approval and scheduling a home visit. Our residents must be returned to us at any point in time if the adoption is no longer suitable/safe for the pet or circumstances have changed to where a new home is needed. A contract must be signed to complete the adoption process. Standard fees for dogs are $100 and for cats $85. Some fees are subsidized in various amounts as low as $25 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for dogs and $20 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for cats . All of our animals are spay/neutered, have age appropriate vaccines and are free of internal parasites. Dogs are tested for heart worms and put on monthly prevention. Cats are tested for FIV/FeLV.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our Adoption Center is located at 4823 Helen Hwy (75N), Sautee GA 30571. We are 4 miles south of the alpine town of Helen in the NE GA mountains. We are closed on Mondays, and Wednesday, Operating hours are Tuesdays,Thurs-Friday 10-4pm Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4.

More about this shelter

Charles Smithgall Humane Society (est 1994) is a small no-kill shelter which utilizes our adoption center, social media and offsite events to seek safe and appropriate homes for our residents. Our mission is to provide safe sanctuary and all standard preventive care procedures and veterinary services to the dogs and cats of our local communities Intakes are primarily owner relinquishments with some animals accepted from animal control when space is available. All potential adopters must be evaluated through our approval process. We are funded 100% by donations and fundraising events. With the exception of 2 kennel managers, our operations are totally managed with volunteers. We are always in need of donations and volunteers. We appreciate the sharing of our pets on social media as most of our adoptions have resulted through the resources of the internet.