Meet Layla Dakota – A Survivor Ready for Love Layla Dakota may have had a rough start, but she’s not letting her past define her future. At just one year old, this resilient girl has already endured abuse, neglect, and being heartlessly dumped. She’s never truly known the love of a family, and it shows in her social skills—she’s still learning what it means to trust, to feel safe, and to simply be a dog.