My name is Sandy!

Hi everyone, I’m Sandy! I got my name at the shelter, where I spent six days with my littermates before I even knew what to call myself. The shelter was a scary place for us—four puppies found together in a field. Two of my siblings were adopted right away, but Lily and I were sent to ShepHeroes because we were extra shy and needed a quieter place to land while the shelter made room for new dogs.

I’m a sturdy and curious pup, though I need a little time to adjust to new things. The shelter staff and rescue volunteers were incredibly kind and helped get us safely to Sacramento. We even spent a night at a volunteer’s house between our rides—a huge change after the chaos of the shelter and so many new experiences. During the long car rides, Lily and I stayed close and comforted each other. We almost flew to our new foster homes, but foggy weather changed the plans as everyone wanted us settled in foster homes before the holidays. 

When we arrived in Sacramento, another volunteer welcomed us into her home and showed us that we were safe inside—no more living outdoors. She made a trail of kibble to help us feel brave, and I followed it right away. Lily took a bit longer because she’s more sensitive, but soon both of us were exploring and learning to relax. In just over a day, we started going in and out of the house and didn’t need to stick together all the time anymore.

We were spayed at the shelter, so our foster mom says we need lots of rest and naps to heal quickly. Sleeping in a warm, quiet house is just the best feeling.

I absolutely love toys and now have a few to keep me busy, since I didn’t realize tugging on sleeves and pant legs wasn’t the best idea! Lily and I are going to different foster homes in the next few days now that we’re about 12 weeks old and ready to start finding families of our own. In our first photos, you’ll see Lily leaning on me, but I count on her for courage, too. Last night, Lily chose to sleep in the pen rather than share the crate with me. I wanted to play at three in the morning after our nap and potty break, but Lily just wanted to sleep and got grumpy! I was so surprised that my foster mom had to comfort me while I cried, and Lily snored away. Can you believe she slept through all that noise?

We’re learning to go potty outside, but there might be a few accidents while we get used to everything and learn the house rules! We feel comfortable around the other shepherds in our foster home, though they’re told not to get us too riled up to play just yet.

By the way, we’re going to be big girls when we grow up—and just like most shepherds, we’ll probably be full of playful mischief!

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As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always looking for new fosters to join our caring community. There are so many wonderful shepherds in local shelters who need a second chance. Could you open your heart and home to help a shepherd find a loving family? You bring the love—we’ll handle the rest! Saying “yes” today truly saves a life. Just fill out this quick form: https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we’ll reach out right away. Thank you so much for considering it!