Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler and Australian Kelpie Dogs Available for Adoption in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia

Meet Layla

Layla is a gorgeous tri-colored Australian Shepherd/Kelpie mix. She is stunning in person. Layla was surrendered when her owner could no longer care for her. She was gifted as a present to a son, who sadly didn’t have time for her as she grew up. Her owner turned to us to find her a loving and safe home where Layla would thrive.

Layla is just three years old. She weighs 61 lbs. She has lived in a home for most of her life. She is housetrained and has terrific manners. She is very polite and looks to her people for guidance. Layla is athletic and energetic. She needs to exercise and run, but once her zoomies are out, she is calm and easier going. A fenced yard will be a must and will make Layla’s transition to your home that much easier. She loves playing fetch and chasing balls. Layla walks well on a leash, but can pull if excited, nothing that a gentle (or chest leader) might not correct. Layla has a sweet and gentle disposition. She will do well in an active family with older kids. We say older kids only for the reason that Layla doesn’t know her size and she could inadvertently knock over a toddler or smaller child unsteady on their feet in her excitement. Layla is a happy dog. She loves attention. She seems fine with bigger dogs, but she doesn’t seem to like cats. She travels in the car well. She loves being with her people. Layla has it all. We love this girl and know there is a home out there who will love her as much as we do.

If interested in welcoming Layla to your family and making her dreams come true, please submit an application online at: www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org. Please use the downloadable application found on our homepage.
Please email our shelter (smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net) to make sure we received your application. 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.

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.

The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog breed known for its remarkable agility and tireless work ethic. Originating in Australia, these medium sized dogs are prized for their exceptional ability to work livestock in various terrains. With a loyal and friendly demeanor, Australian Kelpies make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide them with plenty of mental and physical stimulation.

The mission of Charles Smithgall Humane Society is to shelter and find safe homes for unwanted, neglected, abandoned and abused...