Adopt a Shepherd / Mixed

Sandy, 7 months old, spayed female, 33 Lbs.

Meet Beautiful Sandy
Sandy was born with moderate nature. She is a little shy to meet strangers but very cuddly and gentle after a few minutes to warm up. When Sandy meets new dogs, she knows the manner to be mellow and friendly. Sandy is a lively puppy. She likes toys and playful with dogs she knows well. Sandy knows commends of sit and wait before getting food. She responds to recall and loves to follow you around.

Sandy and her siblings were abandoned at a crowded public shelter, jammed in a kennel when they were only 8 weeks young. Due to there were too many dogs fighting for limited food, poor Sandy and her siblings had no chance to get closer to the bowl. They were starving from time to time. One late night, a nurse just got off shift; she got on Facebook and spotted an SOS post of Sandy and her siblings. The image of the poor little, skinny puppies made her very sad. Without any rescue experience, she started to call everyone she knew to find a way to help these puppies. Unfortunately, most of rescuers got full hand of dogs. Instead giving up, the nurse went to the shelter, claimed the full litter of puppies out. Not surprised, all these pups had been starved for too long that must take quite much medical and nutritious care to help them became healthy. When AHAN got a call from a rescuer to help these puppies, we actually were impressed of the bravery of the angel nurse. She isn’t rich, but insisted to take all the pups to the best animal hospital for the best medical care. It took quite a while for Sandy to get full recovery. Under many people’s intensive care. Sandy turns into a beautiful, healthy puppy.

Sweet Sandy is the one who catches everyone’s eyes among all pups. Her shinning beautiful eyes tell you that she is a very mellow. Sandy likes snuggles and very affectionate after she gets to know you. Though she is a little shy to meet strangers in the beginning, but will not resist any cuddle. When she is with children, toys and treats help her to make friends easily. It may take a little while for her to become buddy with children, but she is very gentle without any meanbone in her. If a child insists to hug her, she accepts. Sandy is potty trained on a potty pad inside the house. If she stays long enough outdoors, she does potty as well. A lively, gentle and cuddly Sandy deserves a forever loving home. Please visit www.ahan.org to view more “Sandy’s” videos, click “APPLY” to fill out online application.

Temperaments.
The dog is: Submissive and lively.
Energy level: Medium energy.
The dog is: Sweet, cuddly and a little shy.
Is the dog friendly with: People Y, Children Y, Dogs Y, Cats N/A
Is the dog good and patient with young children? Yes, age over 6 years old.
Is the dog housetrained? Outside and on potty pad inside.
Is the dog food motivated? Yes.
Does the dog get along well with other dogs at home and in public place? Yes.
Does the dog bark continuously when left alone? Barks for awhile, not a barker.
Does the dog bark for warning if strangers come near the door? Yes, will stop when you say so.
Does the dog chew? Likes to chew toys.
Does the dog get along well with cats? N/A
Does the dog walk well on leash? Yes.
Does the dog have food aggression to other dogs? No.
Does the dog have food aggression to people? No.
Can people touch the food in the bowl while the dog is eating? Yes.
Is the dog afraid of man? Shy for awhile, warms up quickly.
Has the dog ever bitten anyone? No.
Does the dog have up to date vaccines and rabies shot? Yes.
Is the dog microchipped? Yes.
Is there any part of the body the dog doesn’t like to be touched? No.
How is the dog with new environment? Adjust well.
Does the dog know any command? Sit, Stay and Come.
Does the dog ride well in car? In training.
Is there anything the dog doesn’t like or afraid of? No.
Are there any red flags we should know? An energetic puppy, suggest taking puppy school.

Videos:
Beautiful Sandy’s Album : http://youtu.be/vboKwt5Gapo
Please visit www.ahan.org to view more “Sandy’s” videos, click “APPLY” to fill out online application.