Bark! Bark! Bark! My name is Sandy! I am a 4 ½ month-old puppy from the streets of Sur, Oman.
When I was only a teeny, tiny pup at four weeks-old, I was picked up by some caring rescuers in the parking lot of their apartment complex. They fed me outside for a few days in hopes that my mother would come back for me, but unfortunately that was not to be the case. I am not sure what happened to my mom. Oman is not the easiest place to survive as a dog, so there is a plethora of reasons as to why I may have been by myself. The heat alone could kill in Oman! So instead of abandoning me, they took me into their house and gave me lots of love until they could send me to the States to YOU!
I consider myself so very lucky! I have such an amazing opportunity to simply be happy in life due to my rescuers. They are part of a local rescue community in Sur called the Sur Animal Rescue. They do all that they can so that local dogs and animals like me get a fighting chance. I am so thankful to my kind rescuers; if they hadn’t noticed me when they did, I don’t know that I would be alive today. I was so scared and hungry! Now, I am feeling much healthier after being vetted and given proper food and care. I live with a wonderful foster family, who has taught me many amazing things, like how to use the bathroom outside and how to deal with their six rescue cats. I love their cats, even though the cats don’t always love me. Wink, wink! I am super smart and a fast learner. I would love for you to be my new teacher in all of life’s lessons. My rescuers named me Sandy, because of my coloring. I blend into the natural environment and sands of Oman. When I go outside to play, I camouflage right into the background. It makes me sad to think of leaving my foster family and rescue team– I will miss them, and they will miss me – but I am so excited for my new life and journey in the United States. I truly believe I will find my destiny when I get to America; perhaps it could be you!
I love to play! It is my most favorite thing to do all day! I am active and happy, but I also take my time to rest and relax throughout the day. I love people and always love getting extra attention from any people I can find. I have had less experience with other dogs since I was orphaned, but my personality is one which is adaptable. Also, I am a clean girl who doesn’t leave a mess in the house. In fact, I was potty trained before I even learned my basic commands. I love keeping my space clean and neat. I am fully vaccinated, spayed, and micro-chipped. I currently weigh about 15-20 pounds and am likely to be a medium-sized dog when I am fully grown.
I am an active and loving furball that just wants to give and receive love from you! With me, love it totally unconditional and I am hoping to experience such a feeling with my new family in America. I wish everyday that my adventure will someday be with you! I arrive into Chicago on October 9, 2018.
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Oman is an Arab country in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has wonderful national treasures, vivid landscapes… and thousands of “wadi”–or street–dogs. These wadi dogs can be seen virtually everywhere. Unfortunately, they face the same plight as dogs in many Muslim countries where they are generally viewed as unclean and not fit to be pets. Dog ownership is rare, and when they are owned, dogs are usually not allowed in the house. Pets are viewed more commonly as guard dogs who roam the outside vicinity of the property.
Humane animal welfare laws don’t exist in Oman, and, worse yet, police have open rights to shoot “any and all” street dogs. There is no requirement that the dogs have to be a nuisance or sick; rather, they will be killed just for having the unfortunate luck of being born on the streets in Oman. Many wadi dogs suffer a slow, painful death caused by festering gunshot wounds. If a gunshot does not kill them, street dogs die of disease, starvation, abuse by people, vehicles, and extreme weather conditions. In the summer, the temperature can easily soar to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Most Omani street dogs do not survive beyond the age of three.
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If you are interested in adopting Sandy, please contact Dawn Trimmel at info@istreetdog.com. You can also find our adoption application here. Your application must be approved before scheduling a meet and greet.