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. Around 2 years 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. She LOVES kids more than anything else on the planet.