Friends, Sponsors and Supporters of Sandy Paws Rescue, inc.
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
We are so grateful for the incredibly talented Elizabeth Luce, who donates her time and skills to capturing beautiful images of our available dogs for adoption on Martha’s Vineyard.
Rise and Shine K9 is a dog training company located on Martha's Vineyard. Rise and Shine K9 is based out of Edgartown but can travel anywhere on the island for appointments. Mike Morris, company owner assists SPR with training, as well as fostering some of our needier pups.
Brian Luce of Island Dog Training is kind enough to volunteer his time with dogs in our rescue, with behavioral evaluations that can assure better placement by our adoption coordinators. Brian also assists with educating our volunteers by running small group or one-on-one sessions to enable our volunteers to gain the confidence and skills to help our rescue dogs become the best they can be while in our care.
Jennifer Hanna is a very talented pet groomer, who has generously donated her time and skills to pamper and help out with so many of our babies. As a certified Vet Tech, you can rest assured your pets are in great hands!
Sheenagh Caridi of Happy Tails MV is a dedicated volunteer and supporter of SPR. Through her volunteer commitment to the MV community, and her dedication to caring for pets, she has moved mountains for Sandy Paws “lending a paw” program. We couldn’t think of a better place to call for your pet sitting needs.
Cape Cod, MA
Rick Alto is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer; graduate of the prestigious National K9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio; Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), where he serves on the Board of Directors and oversees the Service Dog and Legislative Committees. Rick Alto has committed countless volunteer hours to SPR. We are grateful for the work Rick commits with aiding our volunteers and fosters with successful placements and training and donating board & train time to our dogs in need. As an SPR adopter alum, we are honored to have Rick as a part of the SPR family.
Visit his website to learn more: ExFed Dog Training
Visit his website to learn more: ExFed Dog Training
If you're looking for a one-stop destination for all things dog, Canine Complex is the place to go! Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Grooming and Obedience. Owner and adopter alum, John Mello is gracious enough to help out SPR by giving some of our dogs in need a place to crash while waiting for a forever home. We’re sure our pups don’t mind getting to party at doggy daycare!
Missing Dogs Massachusetts (MDM) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to reunite missing and found dogs with their families. MDM works cooperatively with animal control officers, rescues, shelters, law enforcement, and the media.
Through grant funding graciously awarded by MDM to SPR, we are able to purchase and provide each of our adopted and fostered dogs with an anti-slip martingale collar for safety.
Through grant funding graciously awarded by MDM to SPR, we are able to purchase and provide each of our adopted and fostered dogs with an anti-slip martingale collar for safety.