Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Callie
Beautiful, sweet, playful, and affectionate Callie. We rescued her from a high kill animal control. She was a young pup at the time and we thought for sure she’d be adopted given her sunny looks and bubbly personality. Sadly, she’s been overlooked again and again. Callie is nearly seven years old now. Her whole life has been spent behind bars and for absolutely nothing she did, except be born and abandoned.
We love this girl beyond measure. She has been nothing but amazing since arriving those many years ago. The shelter confinement has taken its toll on her psyche though. She is still outgoing for those she knows. She loves her people, and has fun in the yard, but Callie is afraid of the outside world. She’s afraid of getting in a car. Perhaps because the last time that happened, her entire life changed. That said, we believe that once in a loving, stable and quiet home with a fenced yard and a bit of time to get used to her ‘freedom,’ Callie is going to be the most loyal and loving companion. She’s become a little shy with new people. Not aggressive, but reticent to get involved, knowing she most likely won’t see them again. After more than four years of not meeting a lot of new people, this is not unexpected. BUT, for those she loves and trusts, her bond is strong, and her attention fills up your whole heart. We’ve seen many of our longer-term residents, once under the gentle guidance and love of their family, blossom into confident dogs that learn to love car rides, go for walks, meet new people and even get to know other dogs, under supervision of course. We think Callie is mostly housetrained. She'll use her kennel when the nights are long and she can't get out, but during the day, she never uses her kennel to potty. We think it's just a matter of letting her go out more often.
Despite her reluctance to embrace the unknown, Callie is a hoot and keeps us laughing with her antics, her happy tail wag and laughing smile. She is incredibly friendly when feeling safe. She LOVES being with her people. She loves having her ears and belly scratched. She loves to run and romp in the yard. She can be a strong leash walker, but knowing that prevents surprises. Callie is affectionate and welcomes attention, a lot of it! Callie is a shelter favorite. She doesn’t tend to like other dogs (maybe it’s fear of the unknown) and chases cats. We think Callie will do best as an only pet. She is a fantastic girl with so much love and companionship to offer her family or person. Once the walls that Callie’s built up to protect herself come down, she’s all in. She is definitely a keeper for the person or family willing to give her a chance. Might that be you?
If interested in Callie, please submit a dog application online at www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org
Please email us at smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net to let us know to be on the lookout. All adopters must complete an approval process which involves a reference check with 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://charlessmithgallhumanesociety.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 either owner relinquished rescued from area Animal Controls or high kill shelters. The facility usually is operating at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open.
