Adoption information
About Sandra
👨👨👦 Kids 12+
🏃 Active
🐕 No Dog
🐈 No Cat
⚖️ Weight - 33.0
"Looking for a one and only? So Is Sandra!
Sandra is the kind of dog who makes life feel calmer just by being in the room. She’s wonderfully respectful of rules and boundaries, she won’t enter spaces she’s not allowed, waits patiently at doors until invited through, and generally moves through the home with a gentle, thoughtful presence. She’s spent plenty of time around young kids and can be rehomed to a family with children over 12 and handles the chaos with curiosity and softness. She’s walked alongside prams and scooters, visited busy playgrounds, and even tagged along to the gym, taking it all in stride and often choosing to lie down for pats rather than get involved in the action.
At home, Sandra is affectionately known as the “sun nugget.” If there’s a warm patch of light anywhere in the house or yard, she’ll find it and melt into it with pure contentment. Her favourite place is either basking in the sunshine or settling right beside you, happy just to be near her people. She’s relaxed, steady, and deeply connected to the humans she trusts.
On walks, Sandra is a slow‑and‑steady explorer. She stops often to sniff, turning every outing into a gentle adventure, but she’s almost always willing to keep going and rarely refuses to walk. She encounters other dogs frequently and responds with calm curiosity, sometimes showing interest and sometimes ignoring them entirely. She’s smart, food‑motivated, and quick to learn new tricks and even quicker to remind you that dinner is approaching… even if it’s still two hours away.
Sandra is a dream companion in day‑to‑day life. She can be left indoors or outdoors without issue, plays respectfully despite her strength, and has excellent impulse control around food and toys. She listens, responds, and genuinely wants to do the right thing. With her sunny nature, gentle manners, and loyal heart, Sandra is ready to bring warmth and steadiness to a family who will adore her as much as she’ll adore them. Apply Now for the opportunity to meet this special girl. 🐾
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
If you would like to apply for one of the animals listed on PetRescue, please fill in an application form via our website aaps.org.au or call our Keysborough shelter on 1300501420