Meet Dutch — a resilient soul with the kindest eyes and the softest heart. This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he’d ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him. Despite it all, Dutch is still a total sweetheart who just wants to be loved again. He’s housebroken, crate trained, quiet when left alone, and great with other dogs and kids — he actually grew up with children in his previous home (you know, before they dumped him on the streets without a second thought). Dutch is mellow, affectionate, and the ultimate hangout buddy. His only flaw? He thinks cats are suspicious little aliens and would prefer a feline-free home. But really, nobody’s perfect — unless you don’t have a cat. If you’re ready to give this pajama-clad prince the second chance he deserves,Apply.  This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.) To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com. PLEASE READ:    •    If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.    •    All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.    •    Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments. Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well. Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation. For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com. The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.