Sandy Paws Rescue inc.

Animal rescue in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

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PO Box 1772, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Adoptable Pets at Sandy Paws Rescue inc.

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Aerial

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Cocoa

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Lexapro

Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd

Female, 8 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Lox

Beagle/Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Glenn

Miniature Schnauzer/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 2 yrs

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Cinder

Rat Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Trojan

Cattle Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Dreaux

French Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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Sopapia

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr

Vineyard Haven, MA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Rescue FAQs

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. is a 100% volunteer-run organization. We are primarily based on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, with foster homes throughout Massachusetts, including the South Shore, Plymouth area, and Rhode Island. Unless otherwise noted, our dogs travel from the South to find loving homes here.

We do our best to respond to every inquiry, but due to high volume and our all-volunteer team, this is not always possible. We truly appreciate your patience and support of rescue work.

Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a physical location for visits.
We are a licensed Massachusetts rescue (License #0272) operating in full compliance with state regulations.

We strongly encourage Massachusetts residents to visit the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) website to understand the laws regarding animal importation and licensed rescues. It is essential to adopt only from licensed organizations to remain compliant with state law.

Important:
If you live in Massachusetts, it is illegal to pick up a dog in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire if the dog is traveling from the South.
All dogs must complete a minimum 48-hour quarantine at a Massachusetts-licensed organization or facility before entering a Massachusetts home.
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Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION IS IMPORTANT. WWW.SANDYPAWSRESCUE.COM TO START. READ OUR FAQ FIRST. ADOPTAPET INQUIRY IS NOT AN APPLICATION.
  2. Interview
    1. 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.
  3. Home Check
    1. A home tour video is required—show common areas, yard, and where the dog will sleep. Full details are on our FAQ page.
  4. Approve Application
    1. All applications are screened. Approval doesn’t guarantee a specific dog. Please see our FAQ page for details.
  5. Meet the Pet
    1. 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.
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. All adopters must sign a legal adoption contract before bringing a dog home. No exceptions. Details are on our website.
  7. Pay Fee
    1. Adoption fees apply. Visit our site + FAQ page for details before applying. Thank you for understanding and supporting rescue!

Additional adoption info

Submitting an application is important. Visit www.SandyPawsRescue.com to get started.
Please read our FAQ page before applying.
An Adopt-a-Pet inquiry is not an application.
Be sure to email us after you apply so we can find your application in our system.
We do not place dogs first come, first served—dogs are placed based on best fit.