Sandy has turned out to be what we refer to as a 'stabilizer dog' at adoptions ~~~ a dog that is friendly towards all (kids, strangers, new dogs, etc.) and we know the dog will greet everyone with a tail wag, waiting for a pet or a cookie... And in doing so, helps other fosters to realize strangers and adoption events are not such a bad thing!
Sandy is probably one of the most even-tempered and well balanced rescues we have had for a long time... Nothing seems to bother her - she'll walk away from an aggressive dog, tolerate 'too-heavy' petting from kids, not be bothered by unusual or strange noises, etc...
We are still at a loss to figure why she ended up in a shelter unless her owners simply could no longer afford financially to take care of her... Whoever owned her previously must have really loved her and put a lot of emotional energy... She loves to go for rides, walks, play ball or just hang out with you on the couch and nap... Dogs from shelters aren't this well socialized unless they experienced all of that previously in their lifetime...
Sandy is just one great dog and she gives out kisses like there is no tomorrow too!
