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My basic info
Breed
Australian Kelpie/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
2 years 8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet River
This handsome boy is River. River came to us from a hoarding situation nearly a year ago. Found living in filth as a young pup, River, his mama Faith, and six puppies were rescued and surrendered to our shelter. Fantastic Faith is still looking for a home and River is now ready to find his furever loving home too. River was petrified when he first arrived. He’d run from his own shadow. Should anyone even look at him, he’d cower and run away. BUT, thanks to our staff and volunteers, River has developed a lot
more confidence and is ready to experience a loving home.
River is a gorgeous Austrailian Kelpie/ red German Shepherd mix. He’s just over two years old. He is super sweet. He LOVES people he trusts. He has the gentlest of personalities. He tries so hard to be brave. For the person or family who is patient with him and helps him transition, they are going to be rewarded with a companion for life. River loves with his whole heart. River will absolutely need a containment fence. He is scared of so many things; running is his first reaction. River likes other dogs. He loves his mama, Faith.
If they could be adopted together, that would be the biggest blessing, but he can stand on his own too.
Another dog to show him the ropes and give him comfort would be a benefit to him. River loves to play. River would do best in a quiet home, with experienced dog owners. Only gentle guidance for this boy. Anything more and he’ll shut down or run away. River is in no way aggressive, it’s just that life must be taken slower to let him catch up with his new world. For the person who adopts River, showing River all the good things that life can offer, like love, kindness, comfy beds, toys, soft voices, treats, peace and quiet, will be a wonderful bonding and richly rewarding experience. This boy has a piece of our hearts at the shelter. To see where he came from, to the incredible young dog he is today, fills us with joy. There will be no words good enough to see this boy land softly in his forever family.
If interested in River, please submit an application online at:
https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/dog-adoption-application
Once an application is submitted online, 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 call our shelter at 706-865-4135. 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 accepted from local Animal Control. The facility usually operates at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open. Adoptions and meet and greets are being scheduled by appointment only. Please email us or complete an application and someone will be in touch just as soon as they can.
Location: 4823 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135
Email: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net
Meet River
This handsome boy is River. River came to us from a hoarding situation nearly a year ago. Found living in filth as a young pup, River, his mama Faith, and six puppies were rescued and surrendered to our shelter. Fantastic Faith is still looking for a home and River is now ready to find his furever loving home too. River was petrified when he first arrived. He’d run from his own shadow. Should anyone even look at him, he’d cower and run away. BUT, thanks to our staff and volunteers, River has developed a lot
more confidence and is ready to experience a loving home.
River is a gorgeous Austrailian Kelpie/ red German Shepherd mix. He’s just over two years old. He is super sweet. He LOVES people he trusts. He has the gentlest of personalities. He tries so hard to be brave. For the person or family who is patient with him and helps him transition, they are going to be rewarded with a companion for life. River loves with his whole heart. River will absolutely need a containment fence. He is scared of so many things; running is his first reaction. River likes other dogs. He loves his mama, Faith.
If they could be adopted together, that would be the biggest blessing, but he can stand on his own too.
Another dog to show him the ropes and give him comfort would be a benefit to him. River loves to play. River would do best in a quiet home, with experienced dog owners. Only gentle guidance for this boy. Anything more and he’ll shut down or run away. River is in no way aggressive, it’s just that life must be taken slower to let him catch up with his new world. For the person who adopts River, showing River all the good things that life can offer, like love, kindness, comfy beds, toys, soft voices, treats, peace and quiet, will be a wonderful bonding and richly rewarding experience. This boy has a piece of our hearts at the shelter. To see where he came from, to the incredible young dog he is today, fills us with joy. There will be no words good enough to see this boy land softly in his forever family.
If interested in River, please submit an application online at:
https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/dog-adoption-application
Once an application is submitted online, 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 call our shelter at 706-865-4135. 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 accepted from local Animal Control. The facility usually operates at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open. Adoptions and meet and greets are being scheduled by appointment only. Please email us or complete an application and someone will be in touch just as soon as they can.
Location: 4823 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135
Email: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
