River Australian Kelpie & Australian Shepherd Mix Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Meet River
This handsome boy is River. River came to us from a hoarding situation nearly a year ago. Found living in
filth as a young pup, River, his mama Faith, and six puppies were rescued and surrendered to our
shelter. Fantastic Faith is still looking for a home and River is now ready to find his furever loving home
too. River was petrified when he first arrived. He’d run from his own shadow. Should anyone even look
at him, he’d cower and run away. BUT, thanks to our staff and volunteers, River has developed a lot
more confidence and is ready to experience a loving home.
River is a gorgeous red German shepherd mix. He’s about 18 months old. He is super sweet. He LOVES
people he trusts. He has the gentlest of personalities. He tries so hard to be brave. For the person or
family who is patient with him and helps him transition, they are going to be rewarded with a
companion for life. River loves with his whole heart. River will absolutely need a containment fence. He
is scared of so many things; running is his first reaction. River likes other dogs. He loves his mama, Faith.
If they could be adopted together, that would be the biggest blessing, but he can stand on his own too.
Another dog to show him the ropes and give him comfort would be a benefit to him. River loves to play.
River would do best in a quiet home, with experienced dog owners. Only gentle guidance for this boy.
Anything more and he’ll shut down or run away. River is in no way aggressive, it’s just that life must be
taken slower to let him catch up with his new world. He went on his first car ride the other day. Once in
the car, he was great. He was treated to a hamburger, which he loved. For the person who adopts River,
showing River all the good things, that life can offer, like love, kindness, comfy beds, toys, soft voices,
treats, peace and quiet, will be a wonderful bonding and richly rewarding experience. This boy has a
piece of our hearts at the shelter. To see where he came from, to the incredible young dog he is today,
fills us with joy. There will be no words good enough to see this boy land softly in his forever family.
If interested in River, please submit an application 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 a 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 operates at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open.
Adoptions and meet and greets are being scheduled by appointment only. Please email us or complete
an application and someone will be in touch just as soon as they can.
Location: 4823 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135
Email: smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net