Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Gus
Gus is the face of second chances. He was surrendered to us completely unsocialized and terrified. He had had little to no human interaction. Gus’s mama is a purebred chocolate lab. His daddy was a wandering opportunist. And Gus was just another unwanted mix breed puppy. But our intake coordinator saw something in this sweet and terrified young puppy and welcomed him in. If not for our shelter, where would he go? What chance would he have? Gus got lucky.
Gus is about a year old now. He’s been quite a project, but months of patience and consistency have paid off. His transformation is nothing short of a miracle. When he first arrived, Gus had to be carried to his kennel. He was shut down, afraid to look at anyone and completely petrified. But Gus is smart, and our staff and volunteers are that good. After months of talking with him quietly and giving him treats, and letting him decompress and observe his surroundings, Gus started to understand that he was safe. Gus watched how we treated our other dogs, taking them in and out of kennels, walking them, petting their heads and being gentle with them. He decided to begin trusting us and we could see his demeanor change. He started letting us work with him. We first introduced him to leash walking. It did not go well LOL. Gus would alligator roll to get away and fight the leash. But with consistency and treats and a lot of patience, Gus finally got it. He’s now a great leash walker, walking for our staff and volunteers and even a little eager to get going. Gus then started feeling comfortable enough to go into our play yards. Where once he wouldn’t leave his kennel, he loves the yard. He loves the fresh air, the grass, the space and the chance to greet the other dogs out there. Gus is dog friendly and will do well with another dog in the home. Gus will love a doggie friend to play with and show him the ropes. We’re also teaching Gus commands to build his confidence. He’s quickly picked them up. Gus is thriving with so much attention. He loves it and every day he becomes a happier, more outgoing, friendly, and confident young pup. Gus even likes traveling in the car and he did great at the vet for his check-up. Gus has gone from being a completely shut down and terrified young dog, to a brave, friendly, gentle, earnest, loving, smart, wonderful dog. Gus is going to make for a fantastic family companion. He’s ready to find his furever home. If interested in welcoming Gus to your heart and home and showing him what a loving home feels like, please fill out an application 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 received. 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.
Adoptions and meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only. Complete an application and someone will be in touch just as soon as they can. An application doesn’t commit you or us to an adoption, but it allows our coordinator to begin the review process.
Location: 4823 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135
Email: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net
