This adorable 3-month-old puppy may be small in size, weighing in at approximately 4.5 pounds, but she makes up for it with her energy!Photo bySandy Paws Rescue Inc. / Photo Edit by Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young dog named Coco who is searching for her forever family. This adorable 3-month-old puppy may be small in size, weighing in at approximately 4.5 pounds, but she makes up for it with her endless energy and loving personality. Despite her tiny stature, even smaller than the resident cats in her foster home, Coco approaches life with curiosity and enthusiasm. “She has bounds of energy, loves playing with all types of toys, and then ultimately adores snuggling up on her foster mom’s lap to get lots of pets,” explains Sandy Paws Rescue.

In her foster home, Coco has shown she’s adaptable and social. “She is good with dogs but will bark at first to try and make herself feel more confident,” states Sandy Paws Rescue Inc.Her interaction with cats has been positive too, showing curiosity without any signs of aggression. This makes her a promising candidate for homes with existing pets.

In her foster home, Coco has shown she’s adaptable and social.Photo bySandy Paws Rescue Inc. / Photo Edit by Dianna Carney

Like any young puppy, Coco is still learning the basics. She’s currently working on her potty training and getting comfortable with her crate. Her foster family reports that she’s already mastering nighttime routines, sleeping contentedly through the night in her puppy pen. As with all puppies her age, she’s going through a teething phase and needs guidance to direct her chewing toward appropriate toys.

Potential adopters will be happy to learn that Coco is up-to-date on her vaccines and is ready to be adopted. Now all Coco needs is someone to take a chance on her and give her the love she deserves.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., based in Massachusetts, is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at life through their foster-based rescue program. Their mission extends across multiple states, rescuing dogs from shelters, abuse situations, and owner surrenders in Massachusetts, while also helping strays from Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Without a physical shelter facility, their rescued dogs are cared for in loving foster homes and kennels while awaiting adoption.

“She has bounds of energy, loves playing with all types of toys, and then ultimately adores snuggling up,”Photo bySandy Paws Rescue Inc. / Photo Edit by Dianna Carney

As a nonprofit organization, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. operates entirely through the dedication of volunteers who balance their rescue work with full-time careers. Their motivation comes purely from the joy of matching dogs with loving forever homes. As a nonprofit dependent on donations, Sandy Paws Rescue faces significant expenses in their mission, including transportation costs, veterinary care, and daily necessities for their rescued dogs. The adoption fees they collect only partially cover these extensive costs, making community support crucial for their continued operation.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. asks that anyone interested in adopting a dog through them must submit an application to receive any additional information. As a foster-based rescue based in Massachusetts, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. doesn’t have a shelter location, and visits with dogs are by appointment only. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc.’s dogs reside in private foster homes or kennels until adoption. They also note that at this time, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. is only adopting to those living in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and some areas in Connecticut. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that they adopt to other New England states on a case-by-case basis. For more information on how to adopt from Sandy Paws Inc., visit their website at https://www.sandypawsmv.com.

As with all puppies her age, she’s going through a teething phase and needs guidance to direct her chewing toward appropriate toys.Photo bySandy Paws Rescue Inc. / Photo Edit by Dianna Carney