About Oaky

Unfortunately, when owners allow their dogs to wander it often ends tragically. For Oaky, however, we hope to write a better ending to his story. His owner brought him to animal control to be euthanized after he was shot with a pellet gun by an unknown assailant. Oaky being a clever dog bolted away and soon was the chatter on social media. Some of our volunteers went out to help search for Oaky and once found, convinced the owner to relinquish him. We brought him to our vet to receive emergency care. Fortunately, Oaky's injuries were not life threatening and he is recovering well. He did test positive for heartworms and will undergo treatment soon. We believe he is a yellow Labrador mix and approximately two years old. Oaky is a friendly dog that is a good fit for an adult or family with older children. He does well with some dogs but cats are not a good fit. Oaky is generally well behaved but he does not care to be bothered when eating. Not surprising for a dog that was infrequently fed. He is thoroughly enjoying all the attention of volunteers and especially looks forward to outdoor playtime. A home with a large securely fenced-in backyard would be ideal to give him the freedom to run and play. Oaky has always been an outdoor dog and will need further training to be housebroken. He really enjoys the comforts of his climate controlled kennel and does his best to keep it clean. Oaky is the type of dog that is happy just hanging out with you. He would love to spend the best years of his life with you.

Whitfield County
Dalton, Georgia 30721