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Dolce

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large

About Dolce

Austin, TX

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

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Dolce's Story

Meet Dolce, an incredibly happy lady with a constant helicopter tail who is always ready to get in the mix of friends and family. Her energy level is adjustable, which means she is equally happy to nap on your lap or go on a 2-hour hike. Despite being seven, Dolce indulges in the world with an infectious puppy energy. She loves her occasional zoomies, grass rolls, back scratches, and 20 minutes later, you might find her curled up for a nap. See her short video here!Dolce does not seem bothered by small animals that make their home nearby, including squirrels, birds, and even stray cats. We think she might enjoy having a dog friend. If you have a resident dog at home, you can set up a doggie meet with her.From her foster parents: Dolce is a dream doggo that seems almost too good to be true. Being the very trusting and loving bundle of joy that she is, Dolce is a perfect embodiment of her name and warmed up to us with belly rubs just within our first few minutes of meeting her. She is extremely affectionate and is almost guaranteed to snuggle right next to you and politely request scratches if you sit down at her level.Dolce is extremely well-trained (house-, potty-, crate-, leash-trained!) and responds very well to commands like 'sit', 'go potty', 'leave it', 'come here', and 'out'. For instance, she learned her potty spot almost immediately and has not had a single accident since joining our home. She appears to be familiar with apartment environments and is confident with stairs and elevators. Dolce also has not reacted to any person, animal, or object (including a guy biking by with a broom!) and responds very well to redirections (verbal commands or tugging the leash). This also means she is an absolute dream on the leash (no pulling at all). Dolce is a classic gentle giant - picking up treats carefully from our hands and nudging her head into our hands for more pets. She is also crate-trained, and demonstrated this on her first night by heading straight to her crate the moment we brought her into our home and consistently sleeping/napping in there.Dolce is a little overweight as of early Jan 2026, but we are working on lots of exercise and a balanced diet to get her back to her healthy self (and relieve some pressure from those joints!). She is already showing promising signs - she aced long walks and short runs with amazing energy, and has already gotten used to being hand-fed a healthy amount of food throughout the day.If you are interested in sweet Dolce, please reach out for a meet and greet! We know Dolce would be 10000% thrilled to see and get to know you, and you will get to see her almost fly away with her tail! :)More short videos of Dolce that showcase her personality:Dolce showing off her sitting ability!Dolce making conversation!Dolce CANNOT wait to go on a walk! (and she's a dream on the leash!) Primary Color: Chocolate Weight: 66lbs Age: 7yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed

Meet Dolce, an incredibly happy lady with a constant helicopter tail who is always ready to get in the mix of friends and family. Her energy level is adjustable, which means she is equally happy to nap on your lap or go on a 2-hour hike. Despite being seven, Dolce indulges in the world with an infectious puppy energy. She loves her occasional zoomies, grass rolls, back scratches, and 20 minutes later, you might find her curled up for a nap. See her short video here!Dolce does not seem bothered by small animals that make their home nearby, including squirrels, birds, and even stray cats. We think she might enjoy having a dog friend. If you have a resident dog at home, you can set up a doggie meet with her.From her foster parents: Dolce is a dream doggo that seems almost too good to be true. Being the very trusting and loving bundle of joy that she is, Dolce is a perfect embodiment of her name and warmed up to us with belly rubs just within our first few minutes of meeting her. She is extremely affectionate and is almost guara

Meet Dolce, an incredibly happy lady with a constant helicopter tail who is always ready to get in the mix of friends and family. Her energy level is adjustable, which means she is equally happy to nap on your lap or go on a 2-hour hike. Despite being seven, Dolce indulges in the world with an infectious puppy energy. She loves her occasional zoomies, grass rolls, back scratches, and 20 minutes later, you might find her curled up for a nap. See her short video here!Dolce does not seem bothered by small animals that make their home nearby, including squirrels, birds, and even stray cats. We think she might enjoy having a dog friend. If you have a resident dog at home, you can set up a doggie meet with her.From her foster parents: Dolce is a dream doggo that seems almost too good to be true. Being the very trusting and loving bundle of joy that she is, Dolce is a perfect embodiment of her name and warmed up to us with belly rubs just within our first few minutes of meeting her. She is extremely affectionate and is almost guaranteed to snuggle right next to you and politely request scratches if you sit down at her level.Dolce is extremely well-trained (house-, potty-, crate-, leash-trained!) and responds very well to commands like 'sit', 'go potty', 'leave it', 'come here', and 'out'. For instance, she learned her potty spot almost immediately and has not had a single accident since joining our home. She appears to be f

How To Adopt

Dolce was listed as Adoptable by Austin Animal Center
How can I adopt Dolce?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Austin Animal Center. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Dolce is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Austin Animal Center for details on the pet.
When can I meet Dolce?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Austin Animal Center will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Dolce, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Austin Animal Center, and they'll be happy to help!
Austin Animal Center's Adoption Policy
Please follow the link to the Austin Animal Services website to review the adoption process. We encourage you to visit the shelter to start the adoption process and speak with a counselor to find out more about the animal’s you’re interested in meeting. Please note that completing an online application does not place a hold on an animal. Adoptions for animals currently in foster care are coordinated by their foster parents so once you submit your online application, please allow at least 72 hours for a response. Don’t hesitate to reach out to asoanimaladoption@austintexas.gov with any questions!

Dolce is from Austin Animal Center

[Austin, TX]

Today's hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location
7201 Levander Loop Austin, TX, 78702

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