Pet of the Week
Golden Girl!
Sandy is a wonderful young dog in a unique and beautiful package. She has short, two-toned blonde fur and striking golden eyes to match. Her wrinkled brow speaks to some Shar-Pei in her family tree but she has some other dog breeds back there too. Shar-Pei dogs can be prone to skin conditions and allergies, so that mixed breed background of hers gives her “hybrid vigor”, meanings that such issues are not as likely and tend to be less extreme. She does have sensitive skin though, so proper grooming and good nutrition will very important to her future long-term health.
She is a charming sort, who makes good eye contact once she over comes her initial shyness. She has a great work ethic – will work for food and love – so she will be a fun dog to train. She has gotten a start here at the Shelter beginning to gain confidence working on the agility equipment in our shelter dog play yard. With her quick mind, willing nature, and athletic build she might make a great partner for someone interested in exploring dog sport like agility or free-style!
Simply attending a six-week basic training class together is wonderful for bonding with a new dog. She is still very much the teenager when she is not actively engaged so learning manners together with her will help her mature into the truly spectacular dog we think she can be. We offer a list of local positive reinforcement trainers and a “welcome home” handbook to all of our dog adopters.
Check out her photo album at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/scanimalshelter.
If you are interested in adopting or in becoming a volunteer or a foster home or are looking for a lost pet, visit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter or go online to www.scanimalshelter.org. We are so grateful for donations, which help support and sustain the important programs and services we provide. Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID# 90-0039494).
The Santa Cruz shelter at 2200 Seventh Avenue is open noon to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon to 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday and closed on Mondays. The Watsonville shelter at 580 Airport Blvd. is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Call 454-7303, ext. 0, for more information.
The Santa Cruz shelter at 2200 Seventh Avenue is open noon to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon to 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday and closed on Mondays. The Watsonville shelter at 580 Airport Blvd. is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Call 454-7303, ext. 0, for more information.