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Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Dumpster Dan is all puppy energy and goofy charm. He loves to play, loves other dogs, and thinks life is one big adventure. He’s still learning the world, so new people can throw him off for a minute. If someone swoops in to scoop him up too fast, he’ll duck away or hide until he feels safe again. Give him a little space, sit down, offer a treat, and he warms up quickly.
He’s great with dogs his size and does just fine with larger ones too. At night he sleeps through without accidents. During the day he’ll cry or paw at the door to let you know he needs a potty break or wants to go outside with the other dogs.
Rescue story: Dan was found as a stray. His foster believes he had just been abandoned, as he was alone but clearly had been someone’s puppy.
This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is 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.
Sandy Paws Rescue’s MA license number # 0272
Dumpster Dan is all puppy energy and goofy charm. He loves to play, loves other dogs, and thinks life is one big adventure. He’s still learning the world, so new people can throw him off for a minute. If someone swoops in to scoop him up too fast, he’ll duck away or hide until he feels safe again. Give him a little space, sit down, offer a treat, and he warms up quickly.
He’s great with dogs his size and does just fine with larger ones too. At night he sleeps through without accidents. During the day he’ll cry or paw at the door to let you know he needs a potty break or wants to go outside with the other dogs.
Rescue story: Dan was found as a stray. His foster believes he had just been abandoned, as he was alone but clearly had been someone’s puppy.
This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is 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.
Sandy Paws Rescue’s MA license number # 0272
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!
