Meet Mateo

Meet Mateo 🐾 Mateo is a charming little guy with a big personality packed into just 8.4 pounds. He’s social, affectionate, and happiest when he can be close to his people—especially if that means climbing into your lap, snuggling up against your chest, and tucking his head right under your neck. He does well with other dogs and is happy to meet new canine friends. Mateo is also great in his crate and settles well when left alone for short periods. He’s still working on house training and can have some marking accidents, so he’ll benefit from a family willing to keep up with a consistent routine and positive reinforcement. Mateo enjoys walks, but he definitely has opinions about when and how fast they happen! Sometimes he’ll happily follow along—especially if there are people ahead to catch up with—and other times he may plant his feet and prefer to move at his own pace. A home with a small fenced yard would be a great fit, giving him a safe place to explore without any pressure to keep up. He enjoys chew toys, puzzle toys, fetch toys, and one of his favorite games involves batting at or grabbing a toy dangling from a string. His foster family jokes that he might be part cat! Mateo can be a little stubborn, but he learns quickly and is making progress with cues like “come” and “sit.” Cheese is a particularly convincing training reward. He may bark at visitors, strangers, or the doorbell from time to time, but it isn’t constant. One of Mateo’s most endearing habits? He’s a professional nose-booper. He may not cover you in kisses, but he has his own adorable way of showing affection. Mateo would thrive with a family who appreciates his quirky personality, gives him time to build confidence, and is happy to let this little guy move through life at his own pace. In return, he’ll bring plenty of cuddles, companionship, and boops. 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.