A 12-year-old dog named Leila, who someone left at the Cobb County animal shelter after her weight made her "inconvenient," has found a new home.

At 61 pounds, it's been hard for Leila to get up and down steps, so her past owners gave her up.  Cobb County animal shelter volunteers posted a message about Leila's heartbreaking plight the other day.

We hope that someone sees what a beauty this girl is and snaps her up. Exercise and diet could help this beauty slim down. Her previous humans said she is GOOD WITH KIDS.  Please share Leila to help her get out of the shelter!"

Apparently someone got the message. A subsequent post reported the happy news that Leila now has a new home.

However, lots of other pets are still waiting. If you're interested, the Cobb County Animal Shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in  Marietta. (Right off County Services Parkway). The number is  770-499-4136.

Shelter hours for adoptions are  Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and  Sundays 2 to 5 p.m.