Sandy #10 Yellow Labrador Retriever Female 4 Years Old ID#3753

Meet Sandy!  Sandy is a purebred Red Fox Yellow Labrador who was surrendered to Brookline by her owner so now she is finally done with her breeding farm days.  Sandy is in need of some medical care and some extra TLC to make her feel safe as she settles into her foster home.  Please read her blog from the bottom up to learn all about her journey while in foster care.

December 31, 2025

It’s been a busy time for this beautiful girl since she got off the farm! Her name is Sandy but I call her Sweet Sandy!! She had a long ride in the car, quick stop for a bath(she actually didn’t smell bad, she just smelled like hay/straw) and then a vet visit. Sandy was a hit at the vet’s, she got lots of attention and the assistant snuck her a toy on the way out. She put her head on the vet’s lap and closed her eyes, it was so sweet. She did sit up, growl and bark and I thought she heard something outside the door but it was the picture of a cat hanging on the wall. We have 2 cats so that is a work in progress. She doesn’t look for them but if they come out and she sees them then it’s barking and a chase.

Introduction with my dogs was seamless. Sandy quickly learned what dog beds are and how comfortable they are. I love how the new foster is trained by my dogs, makes it easier for me. There have been no accidents in the house. I am crating her at night until the cat situation is completely resolved. She walks well on a leash and appetite has been great.Sandy’s blood work was good and will schedule surgery in the next week or two. The wound on her foot looks like possibly an old injury. Will do X-rays when she’s under for spay. It’s not oozing and doesn’t seem to bother her at this time. I cleaned her ears, she wasn’t happy about it but she eventually left me do it. Looking forward to learning more about this sweet girl!!! She’s definitely come out of her shell a lot already!!!