Posted 1 month ago | Updated 4 days ago
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Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
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Meet Hamm, affectionately called Hamster.
This 1.5-year-old, 28-lb French Bulldog came from the streets of Texas and has been glowing up ever since. He’s goofy, affectionate, social, and everything people love about the breed. He just needs someone who understands that Frenchies thrive with structure, not a free-for-all.
Dog Friendly: Absolutely. He’s lived with all kinds of dogs in both Texas and Massachusetts and does great with fair, confident companions. Hamm is more of a parallel play guy than a wrestle-and-roll type, and he’s perfectly content hanging out alongside another dog rather than roughhousing. With softer dogs he may test boundaries, but he responds immediately when structure is in place.
Cats: No. He’ll chase them for sport and then panic when they turn around.
Kids: No small children. He’s a sensitive boy who does best in a predictable home.
Behavior:
Hamster is a snuggly, people-oriented dog who wants to be near you. Like many Frenchies, he feels safest when the rules are clear. Once his foster tightened routine and removed furniture privileges, he settled beautifully. With guidance he’s easy, funny, and very eager to please.
Training & Routine:
• Crate trained with zero issues
• Potty training is going very well but routine is key
• Loves food and is easy to motivate, and loves to learn
• Sensitive boy who responds best to calm, confident handling
Medical:
Recovered beautifully from cherry eye surgery.
Healthy and cleared.
Ideal Home:
Someone with Frenchie or bully-breed experience who understands structure, management, and the dramatic charm of the breed. He can live with another dog who isn’t a pushover, or thrive as an only dog soaking up all the attention. Someone who enjoys a cuddly shadow but doesn’t mistake “cute” for “easy.”
If you’ve successfully lived with this type of breed and enjoy a cuddly sidekick with a big personality, Hamster is a fantastic match.
Breed experience is required.
This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.)
To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
PLEASE READ:
• If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.
• All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.
• Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments.
Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well.
Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation.
For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.
Meet Hamm, affectionately called Hamster.
This 1.5-year-old, 28-lb French Bulldog came from the streets of Texas and has been glowing up ever since. He’s goofy, affectionate, social, and everything people love about the breed. He just needs someone who understands that Frenchies thrive with structure, not a free-for-all.
Dog Friendly: Absolutely. He’s lived with all kinds of dogs in both Texas and Massachusetts and does great with fair, confident companions. Hamm is more of a parallel play guy than a wrestle-and-roll type, and he’s perfectly content hanging out alongside another dog rather than roughhousing. With softer dogs he may test boundaries, but he responds immediately when structure is in place.
Cats: No. He’ll chase them for sport and then panic when they turn around.
Kids: No small children. He’s a sensitive boy who does best in a predictable home.
Behavior:
Hamster is a snuggly, people-oriented dog who wants to be near you. Like many Frenchies, he feels safest when the rules are clear. Once his foster tightened routine and removed furniture privileges, he settled beautifully. With guidance he’s easy, funny, and very eager to please.
Training & Routine:
• Crate trained with zero issues
• Potty training is going very well but routine is key
• Loves food and is easy to motivate, and loves to learn
• Sensitive boy who responds best to calm, confident handling
Medical:
Recovered beautifully from cherry eye surgery.
Healthy and cleared.
Ideal Home:
Someone with Frenchie or bully-breed experience who understands structure, management, and the dramatic charm of the breed. He can live with another dog who isn’t a pushover, or thrive as an only dog soaking up all the attention. Someone who enjoys a cuddly shadow but doesn’t mistake “cute” for “easy.”
If you’ve successfully lived with this type of breed and enjoy a cuddly sidekick with a big personality, Hamster is a fantastic match.
Breed experience is required.
This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.)
To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
PLEASE READ:
• If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.
• All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.
• Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments.
Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well.
Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation.
For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.
Submit Application
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION IS IMPORTANT. WWW.SANDYPAWSRESCUE.COM TO START. READ OUR FAQ FIRST. ADOPTAPET INQUIRY IS NOT AN APPLICATION.
Interview
If we feel you’re a good fit, we’ll schedule a phone call. Timing varies—could be 3 days or 3+ weeks. A call doesn’t guarantee approval.
Home Check
A home tour video is required—show common areas, yard, and where the dog will sleep. Full details are on our FAQ page.
Approve Application
All applications are screened. Approval doesn’t guarantee a specific dog. Please see our FAQ page for details.
Meet the Pet
Dogs in local MA foster can be met after approval. Some are pre-adopt only—no meet first, commit before arrival. Details on our site.
Sign Adoption Contract
All adopters must sign a legal adoption contract before bringing a dog home. No exceptions. Details are on our website.
Pay Fee
Adoption fees apply. Visit our site + FAQ page for details before applying. Thank you for understanding and supporting rescue!
