My name is T-Rex!

Rex is the kind of dog who barrels into your life, rearranges your couch cushions, steals your heart, and then plops directly into your lap like he’s always belonged there.

He’s compact, sturdy, and full of personality. Think short legs, smashy face, crooked little mouth, and a lip that hangs over just enough to make you laugh every single time he looks up at you. He knows “sit,” he knows food is the greatest thing on earth, and he absolutely knows when he’s not supposed to do something… and occasionally does it anyway.

Energy-wise, Rex is a burst-and-settle kind of guy. He comes out hot for about 20 minutes (especially on leash or with new scenery), then he’s perfectly content to crash on the couch and soak up affection. Toss him a tennis ball and you’ll see pure joy, just don’t expect it back. Once it’s in his mouth, that ball is his and he earned it fair and square.

Rex loves other dogs and really wants a full-time canine playmate who can keep up and wrestle. He’s social, playful, and confident, but backs down quickly if corrected.

He’s crate trained and settles well, rides great in the car, loves looking out the window, and thrives in a more rural or space-filled environment where he can burn off energy and experience new things. Cats and chickens are a hard no. Leash skills are a work in progress, and if he finds an open door, he will test his speed, which is impressive for a short-legged, smash-nose guy who somehow breathes just fine while doing it.

Rex isn’t a polished, perfectly mannered dog. He’s real. He’s funny. He’s affectionate. He leans into you, gets all up in your personal space, and genuinely wants to make his person happy. With consistency, structure, and someone who appreciates a big personality in a small, sturdy body, he’s going to be an incredible companion.

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.

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    •    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.