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My basic info
Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)/Border Collie
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years 4 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
55 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Gemma
Beautiful Gemma is a wonderful young dog. We rescued Gemma from a high-kill shelter and we are so can't believe that she has been with us since 2021. She is amazing. Gemma is now over four years old and does not deserve to live out her life in a shelter. She is thought to be a McNab Shepherd, possibly mixed with lab. Whatever her breeds, we think she is simply FANTASTIC! This young sweetie LOVES being around people. She is affectionate and friendly and has been from the minute we met her. She likes certain other dogs, but can be somewhat particular about dogs so will need to be tested with any potential adopter's dogs. Gemma has a lot of energy and will do best with an active family or person, who can give her a lot of attention. She is very smart and is happiest when she is engaged in activities. Even though it'll be important to exercise her and give her plenty of things to do, she can be very calm and focused for such a young dog. Her intelligence and demeanor should help make training her pretty easy. Gemma travels well and enjoys adventures. She is quick with doggie kisses and happy tail wags. She walks well on a leash, knows basic commands, and appears to be house trained. Gemma is a people-pleaser, happy go-lucky, wind-at-the-back kind of girl. A long way to say, Gemma is a gem of a dog. The family or person lucky enough to adopt this beauty, will be richly rewarded with a great companion. If interested in Gemma, please submit an application on the homepage of this website www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org
Please call our shelter at 706-865-4135 or email us at smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net to verify that 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.
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.
Meet Gemma
Beautiful Gemma is a wonderful young dog. We rescued Gemma from a high-kill shelter and we are so can't believe that she has been with us since 2021. She is amazing. Gemma is now over four years old and does not deserve to live out her life in a shelter. She is thought to be a McNab Shepherd, possibly mixed with lab. Whatever her breeds, we think she is simply FANTASTIC! This young sweetie LOVES being around people. She is affectionate and friendly and has been from the minute we met her. She likes certain other dogs, but can be somewhat particular about dogs so will need to be tested with any potential adopter's dogs. Gemma has a lot of energy and will do best with an active family or person, who can give her a lot of attention. She is very smart and is happiest when she is engaged in activities. Even though it'll be important to exercise her and give her plenty of things to do, she can be very calm and focused for such a young dog. Her intelligence and demeanor should help make training her pretty easy. Gemma travels well and enjoys adventures. She is quick with doggie kisses and happy tail wags. She walks well on a leash, knows basic commands, and appears to be house trained. Gemma is a people-pleaser, happy go-lucky, wind-at-the-back kind of girl. A long way to say, Gemma is a gem of a dog. The family or person lucky enough to adopt this beauty, will be richly rewarded with a great companion. If interested in Gemma, please submit an application on the homepage of this website www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org
Please call our shelter at 706-865-4135 or email us at smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net to verify that 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.
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.
Our adoption process begins with the submission of an application which is used to gather information and initiate conversation with the adopting person/family. The form also assists us with assessing the environment for suitability and safety in the placement of our residents. The application is the first step in the approval process, followed by veterinarian reference check, landlord approval confirmation if relevant and a home visit which may be done physically or virtually depending on the distance from the shelter. The approval process can be initiated either before or after a visit to the shelter to visit our residents. The application for dogs is located on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271213192922944/?type=3&theater . For cat application, go to: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271223856255211/?type=3&theater . The forms will be automated for online submission through a new website currently under construction with an anticipated launch date of no later than Nov 2016. Requirements for adoption are specific to the needs of the animal in addition to standard checks for safety issues. Adopters must come to the shelter once approved to take their adopted pet home. We do not ship nor do we transport. Submitting the form is neither a guarantee of adoption nor an entitlement to "first come,first served" in the selection process of safely and appropriately placing our residents. Decision to approve/not approve an adopter(s) is based on the needs of the dog, not the needs of the adopter. The application should be downloaded before printing. The completed form can be returned through Facebook Messages, emailing to: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net or delivery to the shelter. The process usually takes 1 to 3 business days but can be slowed by not completing all of the questions, difficulty in reaching people relevant to approval and scheduling a home visit. Our residents must be returned to us at any point in time if the adoption is no longer suitable/safe for the pet or circumstances have changed to where a new home is needed. A contract must be signed to complete the adoption process. Standard fees for dogs are $100 and for cats $85. Some fees are subsidized in various amounts as low as $25 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for dogs and $20 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for cats . All of our animals are spay/neutered, have age appropriate vaccines and are free of internal parasites. Dogs are tested for heart worms and put on monthly prevention. Cats are tested for FIV/FeLV.
Our adoption process begins with the submission of an application which is used to gather information and initiate conversation with the adopting person/family. The form also assists us with assessing the environment for suitability and safety in the placement of our residents. The application is the first step in the approval process, followed by veterinarian reference check, landlord approval confirmation if relevant and a home visit which may be done physically or virtually depending on the distance from the shelter. The approval process can be initiated either before or after a visit to the shelter to visit our residents. The application for dogs is located on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271213192922944/?type=3&theater . For cat application, go to: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.984873858223547.1073741865.548822128495391/1271223856255211/?type=3&theater . The forms will be automated for online submission through a new website currently under construction with an anticipated launch date of no later than Nov 2016. Requirements for adoption are specific to the needs of the animal in addition to standard checks for safety issues. Adopters must come to the shelter once approved to take their adopted pet home. We do not ship nor do we transport. Submitting the form is neither a guarantee of adoption nor an entitlement to "first come,first served" in the selection process of safely and appropriately placing our residents. Decision to approve/not approve an adopter(s) is based on the needs of the dog, not the needs of the adopter. The application should be downloaded before printing. The completed form can be returned through Facebook Messages, emailing to: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net or delivery to the shelter. The process usually takes 1 to 3 business days but can be slowed by not completing all of the questions, difficulty in reaching people relevant to approval and scheduling a home visit. Our residents must be returned to us at any point in time if the adoption is no longer suitable/safe for the pet or circumstances have changed to where a new home is needed. A contract must be signed to complete the adoption process. Standard fees for dogs are $100 and for cats $85. Some fees are subsidized in various amounts as low as $25 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for dogs and $20 (minimum allowed subsidized fee) for cats . All of our animals are spay/neutered, have age appropriate vaccines and are free of internal parasites. Dogs are tested for heart worms and put on monthly prevention. Cats are tested for FIV/FeLV.
Our Adoption Center is located at 4823 Helen Hwy (75N), Sautee GA 30571. We are 4 miles south of the alpine town of Helen in the NE GA mountains. We are closed on Mondays, and Wednesday, Operating hours are Tuesdays,Thurs-Friday 10-4pm Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4.
Our Adoption Center is located at 4823 Helen Hwy (75N), Sautee GA 30571. We are 4 miles south of the alpine town of Helen in the NE GA mountains. We are closed on Mondays, and Wednesday, Operating hours are Tuesdays,Thurs-Friday 10-4pm Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4.
More about this shelter
Charles Smithgall Humane Society (est 1994) is a small no-kill shelter which utilizes our adoption center, social media and offsite events to seek safe and appropriate homes for our residents. Our mission is to provide safe sanctuary and all standard preventive care procedures and veterinary services to the dogs and cats of our local communities Intakes are primarily owner relinquishments with some animals accepted from animal control when space is available. All potential adopters must be evaluated through our approval process. We are funded 100% by donations and fundraising events. With the exception of 2 kennel managers, our operations are totally managed with volunteers. We are always in need of donations and volunteers. We appreciate the sharing of our pets on social media as most of our adoptions have resulted through the resources of the internet.
Charles Smithgall Humane Society (est 1994) is a small no-kill shelter which utilizes our adoption center, social media and offsite events to seek safe and appropriate homes for our residents. Our mission is to provide safe sanctuary and all standard preventive care procedures and veterinary services to the dogs and cats of our local communities Intakes are primarily owner relinquishments with some animals accepted from animal control when space is available. All potential adopters must be evaluated through our approval process. We are funded 100% by donations and fundraising events. With the exception of 2 kennel managers, our operations are totally managed with volunteers. We are always in need of donations and volunteers. We appreciate the sharing of our pets on social media as most of our adoptions have resulted through the resources of the internet.
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