Sandy Bichon Frise Rockville, MD

Meet Sandy, aka Sandwich! This funny and curious girl is full of personality and love.

Sandy loves walks, FOOD, literally any human, car rides, FOOD, naps, being pet nonstop, FOOD again, and a cozy dog bed. She also loves snack puzzles and chews. Sandy sleeps through the night on her own and is completely housebroken. She came to us overweight so she's on a mission to shed a few pounds and build up her strength. Her new family will need to help her keep exercising and losing weight, and then maintain her progress once she's in a good place.

Did we mention that Sandy is also absolutely hilarious? If you're looking for constant entertainment, you've found your girl. She has the best and funniest facial expressions and is constantly cocking her head to the side when she's trying to understand something. She also sleeps on her foster family's shoes despite an abundance of beds - unclear if it's a strategic move so she knows when they leave since she's hard of hearing, but she snuggles right into the shoe pile for a good snooze. And this is only cracking the surface of her antics!

Sandy absolutely loves her people and will be happiest in a home with humans who are home most or all of the time to snuggle with her. She gets worried easily so will do best in a quiet and calm environment with people who are gentle and kind and help build up her confidence, especially in new places. She's great with older children but would like a home without younger ones. She loves being outside and going for walks, as well as riding in her stroller for longer outings.

Sandy's vision is solid though she has some trouble hearing. She takes medication regularly for her slightly enlarged heart and suspected tracheal collapse, but nothing slows her down - she recently broke the sound barrier while sprinting for a bag of chips her foster mom had dropped. Sandy has hip dysplasia so she needs to be kept off of elevated surfaces and carried up and down stairs. She's had some swimming sessions to help with her hip and absolutely loves them.

And while Sandy's not a fan of crowded places, she’s totally unbothered by dogs (as long as they respect her personal space) - though she did show some enthusiasm about chasing a pigeon!

Sandy Sandwich has a big heart (literally and emotionally), phenomenal sense of humor, and serious love of snacks and snuggles. If you’ve got a cozy spot on the couch and a soft spot for saucy little seniors, she might just be your soulmate.

Sandy is approximately 13 years old and 19 lbs.

Fostered in Baltimore, MD
Please apply at MirisHaven.org