More about Layla

Meet Layla — a 7‑year‑old, 63‑lb Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix with the gentlest spirit and an old‑soul presence!   Quick Facts: Name: Layla Breed: Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Age: 7 years old Weight: 63 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: No Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Not tested, but likely ok Good with Kids: Yes – she LOVES kids Energy Level: Low Fence Required: No Medical Notes: Layla is currently undergoing treatment for Lyme Disease.   About Layla’s Breed: Our best guess is that Layla is a Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mixed breed. Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mixes are known for their intelligence, sensitivity, and deep devotion to their people. They’re thoughtful, intuitive dogs who often form strong bonds and enjoy being close to their humans, making them wonderful companions for someone who appreciates a calm but emotionally connected dog. While they can be active and enjoy outdoor adventures, many settle beautifully into a relaxed home routine, especially as they mature.   Their ideal home is one that offers companionship, gentle structure, and daily walks or light adventures. They thrive with someone who enjoys spending time at home, appreciates their quiet loyalty, and understands their sensitive nature. With love, patience, and a peaceful environment, this mix becomes an incredibly devoted, steady, and soulful family member.   What to Love about Layla: One look into Layla’s eyes and you can see her quiet wisdom and deep appreciation for kindness. She is incredibly people‑oriented and happiest simply being near her person, soaking in peaceful moments and offering her calm companionship.   Layla would be a wonderful match for someone newly retired or anyone who spends a lot of time at home. She loves relaxing outside while her human reads or works, content to rest by your side. She’s not overly food‑motivated but enjoys a good treat, loves ear scratches and big hugs, and has a way of looking at you with genuine gratitude when she receives affection. She sleeps soundly through the night — with a cute little snore — and is fully potty trained. Despite her thick coat, she does not shed!   She is mildly indifferent to other dogs and clearly prefers human company, though she gets along well with calm dogs and would be perfectly happy as your one and only. She hasn’t met cats yet, but her gentle nature suggests she’d likely do well with a proper introduction. Layla is wonderful with children of all ages and loves the soft “hugs” and pets she gets from the kids in her foster home. She doesn’t have an aggressive bone in her body!   Layla enjoys leisurely walks in the woods or around the neighborhood and is excellent on a leash — no pulling, just a calm stroll by your side. She has low energy at home but looks forward to her daily walks and weekend hikes. She was neglected before rescue and, because of that, has some separation anxiety. She needs a patient, loving family who can help her feel secure and teach her that she will never be left behind again. She’s not destructive when left alone, but she is still working on feeling comfortable in a crate.   Layla is the epitome of sweetness, gentleness, and quiet love! She’s ready to join a calm, caring home where she can finally relax, feel safe, and spend the rest of her life knowing she is cherished.   Layla’s Lovely Highlights: 7‑year‑old, 63‑lb Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix with a calm, old‑soul presence Exceptionally kind, gentle, and deeply people‑oriented — happiest simply being near her person Fully potty trained, quiet in the home, and rarely barks Low energy indoors but enjoys daily walks and weekend hikes at a relaxed pace Wonderful with children of all ages and loves gentle hugs and pets Mildly indifferent to other dogs; prefers humans but does well with calm canine companions Great on a leash — walks politely without pulling Has some separation anxiety due to past neglect and needs a patient, loving home to help her feel secure Does not shed despite her thick coat and sleeps soundly through the night (with a cute snore!) The epitome of sweetness and gratitude, ready for a calm, loving forever family where she can feel safe and cherished   Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!