About Cooper

Cooper has a sponsor who cares and has subsidized his fee to $25. Cooper is the oldest dog in our shelter at 9 years of age. He can often be seen in his kennel lying on his cot with a look of resignation on his face that comes from knowing that visitors will walk past him. He seems to know that none of those visitors are there for him. Since Cooper first came to us 2 years ago in Jan 2016, he has had 3 adoptions. When initially relinquished, he had unique needs that were not revealed. As a result he had 2 placements that were not the right fit. We learned that he does not like children and also that he was possessive of food and some items and would aggressively protect them. He finally struck gold midway into 2016 when he went to live with a retired gentleman who hired a trainer and worked extensively at lowering Cooper's fears and reactive behaviors. It was a love match and Cooper was over the moon happy. Cooper's world came crashing down a year in ago in Feb 2017 when unavoidable circumstances resulted in the addition of an adult daughter and her child to the household. Cooper's reaction to children was unchanged and he was returned. He was devastated at both the loss of his new life and a return to shelter living. A thorough vet evaluation followed his return and Cooper was put on medication to calm his anxieties and help him to endure the wait for another chance at happiness. We have seen great improvement in his issues with possessiveness. He is sweet and loving with adults and is very fond of his caretakers. He revels in their attention and is happy to have their companionship. Cooper has the features of 3 breeds; golden border collie, Nova Scotia Duck Toller and Golden Retriever. He was house trained when returned a year ago. He is leash trained and responds to sit and lay down. He will not be adopted into a home with children or with cats. He does not like cats. He has been in the play yards with other dogs and he is indifferent to them. A fenced yard already in place is required to adopt Cooper. He is neutered, fully vaccinated and tested free of heart worms. Additional photos (most are from his last adoptive home) and a video are on his FB post at: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.872311996146401.1073741862.548822128495391/1815684928475765/?type=3&theater . Application can be submitted online at our website: https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/dog-adoption-application/ or at the shelter. Adoption policies/application procedures are detailed on our website under All Adoptable Animals. Adoption of all dogs/cats requires an approval process to ensure that they are going into a home suitable for their needs and committed to their care and safety. Each is placed with same due diligence that they would be given if they were our own furry family members. Adopters who are not within the local area of the shelter MUST come to the shelter to transport their new family member home. Meeting approved adopters is one of the final steps in the adoption process. We do not permit transport or shipping of our residents without the adopter in attendance. Charles Smithgall Humane Society (CSHS) is a No kill shelter which provides quality care, spay/neuter-all vaccines, deworming, vet exam, standard disease testing and for dogs-monthly heart worm prevention treatment. Resident animals are owner relinquished and also accepted from local Animal Control. The shelter is not permitted by GA law to accept strays. The facility is usually operating at capacity with a list of animals approved for intake waiting for space to open Adoption hours are Tues-Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4. Closed Mondays Location: 4823 Helen Hwy. 75N, Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety

White County
Sautee, Georgia 30571