About Stella

Adoption Pending Meet Stella Stella is a gorgeous dog that's overcome so much to get where she is today. Stella and her three mates were surrendered to our shelter on January 14, 2019. Their owner was going to lose his home and had no way to take care of them anymore. Stella doesn't know what happened and has been struggling to understand. Stella is a lab/beagle mix thought to be around eight months old. She weighs about 35 - 40 pounds. She has beautiful markings and the sweetest and saddest of eyes. Stella arrived with a lot of scars on her face, front legs and paws. We're not sure why and no explanation was provided, but they may indicate why she is the shyest of all her mates. She's really sweet, but was shut down until she started working with a trainer. This trainer has done an incredible job to show Stella that it's okay to trust and enjoy life. Thanks to her trainer, Stella is starting to blossom and show us the girl she wants to be. She walks well on a leash and enjoys her time outside taking in the sunshine and fresh air. She loves meeting other dogs and enjoys their company. They seem to give her a boost of confidence. We're not yet sure how she does with cats. A lot of activity and sudden movements still scare her and we'll have to see how she does with kids. Stella is not yet house-trained, but she's smart and wants to please. We expect with some consistency and patience, she'll learn quickly. Stella has so much potential for the person who will open their heart and home to her. She's just starting her journey of recovery and could sure use some TLC. The person lucky enough to adopt Stella will be richly rewarded with a loyal companion. Come meet her. We think you'll be glad you did. Stella is vetted and spayed. Call 706-865-4135 for information on additional health services provided as part of the adoption fee. If interested in one of our puppies or dogs, please submit an application online or at the shelter. Applications can be submitted 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 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 is operating at capacity with a list of animals 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] Our shelter in Sautee GA is located about 3 miles south of the alpine town of Helen in northeast GA.

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Sautee, Georgia 30571