FORT MYERS, Fla. – Meet Sandy! She’s a 7-year-old, terrier-mix looking for her new furever home. Sandy is well-behaved and fun-loving.
If you’d like more information about adopting Sandy, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
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