Sandy and her siblings were saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend.

Sandy is a Belgian Mal / German Shepherd Mix and it is important to understand that she is a high energy, intelligent girl so be sure you have the lifestyle that she needs to give her and you the best life possible together... note she is also a love bug and all round sweet, gentle girl - not the maligator people assume when they hear the name Belgian Mal.

Health & Background
✅ Spayed
✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date
✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives
✅ Microchipped
⚖️ Weight: 65 lbs ish
Estimated DoB: 23 May 2025

After a devastating fire at the rescue on 20 January, SANDY went to a foster family in southern Maine on 24th January until April where I brought SANDY is back to the rescue (16 April 2026) in Dover-Foxcroft Maine.

I brought her back so I could get her out and about and hopefully more exposure in helping her forever family find her.

She is doing great with the seniors and other teenagers, Cruz, Snowball and Lucy. She is very affectionate, responsive, loves people, will bark if she see's someone walking past but will come in when called. Very easy to train she is a people pleaser who wants to go on adventures and make lots of memories. 

Sandy is a high energy girl who is very intelligent, she is very affectionate and loves to go for rides and meet people. She is excellent with other dogs and she is always playing with her best buddy Lucy (Red Heeler) she LOVES toys and is always either throwing toys up in the air to entertain herself, or wrestling, chasing or playing tug with Lucy. 

Sandy does walk on the leash but does tend to pull and walk all over, so some time spent teaching her to walk nicely will be needed, she knows sit and will give you her paw (taught by her foster family).   

As with all dogs if they are kept entertained and given the lifestyle that they need they are fantastic dogs, if they get bored or don't have what they need in exercise, training, structure, mental stimulation then problems could start to arise. So make sure you have the lifestyle that this girl needs to thrive. 

What Sandy Needs

‍♀️ An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs
Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities
️ High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized
Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health
❤️ Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust
 

Adoption Details
Reduced Adoption Fee: $350 in hopes to help find her forever family.
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Sandy.

⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours
Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire

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