10/30/2026
💛 SANDY NEEDS A SPECIAL HOME 💛
Sandy is one of those dogs who needs someone willing to look past the first impression and see the sweet girl underneath.
Sandy spent her formative years tied up, without the socialization and positive experiences a young dog needs to learn that the world is a safe place. Because of this, she is extremely nervous around new people and unfamiliar situations.
When visitors come into the shelter, Sandy will back away in her kennel and bark at them. Unfortunately, that behaviour means most people walk right past her and she rarely gets the chance to show them who she really is.
With our staff, Sandy is a completely different girl. She doesn't bark at us, she gets excited when she sees us, and she happily takes treats. She is still cautious and isn't particularly interested in being petted, but she is learning that people can be trusted.
Her kennel is her safe space, and sometimes Sandy has a difficult time convincing herself to leave it to go outside. But what makes a HUGE difference for her is having another dog by her side! Having a canine companion gives her confidence and helps her bridge those gaps when she's feeling unsure. Once she's comfortable, all she wants to do is PLAY!
Sandy is a special girl, and we truly believe that she needs a chance outside of the shelter environment. After spending so much of her life tied up, she has now spent 7 months living in a kennel. We simply don't want that to become her whole life.
She is fully vetted and ready for someone who can give her the time, patience, stability and companionship she needs to continue building her confidence.
We know Sandy isn't going to be the dog who runs up to the front of her kennel and charms every visitor. She needs someone willing to give her a little more time.
Someone who will let her come out of her shell at her own pace.
Someone who understands that progress might be slow but that every little bit of trust is worth it.
Most importantly, we'd LOVE to find her a home with another friendly, confident dog who can help show Sandy that the world isn't such a scary place.
🏡 **Sandy is looking for either a foster or an adoptive home.**
If you think you could open your home to this sweet, nervous girl and give her the chance to finally experience what life outside a kennel can be like, please reach out to us.
Please don't let her nervousness be the reason she is overlooked. She just needs someone willing to give her a chance.
Located in High Prairie, AB
Apply to foster or adopt here: https://biglakescounty.ca/services/animal-services/foster-or-adopt-an-animal/
