13 years 1 months • Mixed Breed
All adoption applications are handled directly by Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue Bureau. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Meet Dolce, the sweet senior queen who has perfected the art of loving her people. If there’s a room in the house, Dolce wants to be in it — preferably right beside you. Relaxing on the couch? She’s at your feet. Cleaning the house? She’s your adorable supervisor. Cooking dinner? She’s patiently waiting for the official Cheese Tax to be paid. Dolce’s greatest joy is simply being with her humans. She’s the kind of dog who makes every day feel a little softer and a little sweeter. If you’re headed to a pet-friendly store, she would be delighted to accompany you and charm absolutely everyone…
Dolce is 13 years 1 months — a senior. Senior dogs are calmer, house-trained, and often have reduced adoption fees ($100-$250). Read our complete senior dog adoption guide for what to expect, the best senior breeds for Calgary, and how to budget for senior care.
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Dolce home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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A supportive memory-foam bed for tired joints — and it fits right inside the crate.
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Turns a meal into a sniff-and-search game that tires a scent-driven dog.
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Mental work that tires a busy brain.
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