Terrier and Mixed Breed Dogs Available for Adoption in Corpus Christi, Texas

Dolly, aka Dottie, is a sweet, outgoing 1.5 - 2 year old petite terrier mix that weighs 45 lbs. She is a petite little low rider that is full grown, so she will not get any larger. Dolly got her nickname because she is just a doll. She is always happy, loves to be dressed up in cute clothes, and her favorite thing ever is playing with her toys. This happy girl is a perfect blend of loving, silly, playful, cuddly, and outgoing. She has a funny and endearing little quirk where she loves to carry around her toys in her mouth every where she goes. She will just trot around the house showing off her toy to her fosters and visitors, and even takes it outside to prance around the yard with it. You can even spot her on walks around the neighborhood with her favorite toy in her mouth. That perfectly captures her sweet and goofy personality, and makes it impossible not to giggle at how silly she can be. She absolutely loves to be included in whatever her humans are doing and loves to go on fun adventures. Whether that's going on a ride to get a pup cup from Starbucks or joining her humans on fun outdoor adventures like hiking or exploring nature, Dolly is always happy to join. She is the type of dog who just enjoys being by your side. She loves everyone she meets and can't resist sharing her sweet puppy kisses with you within seconds of making your acquaintance. When she really loves you, she will wrap her arms around your waist to hug you. Her favorite thing ever is crawling onto your lap and resting her head on your chest to cuddle up while you watch your favorite tv shows. Because of her friendly nature and love of adventure, she would thrive with a family that enjoys including their dog in activities and experiences. Dottie’s dream home would be with a person or family who loves both adventure and relaxation. Se’d love someone who enjoys getting outside, exploring trails, or taking weekend outings, but who also appreciates a loyal dog curled up beside them on the couch for cuddles at the end of the day. 

Dolly is medium energy, and is best described as a fun and playful couch potato. She really enjoys a nice balance of playtime and relaxation. She will need longer walks or play time multiple times a day to help her burn some energy, but after that, you can find her curled up on the couch taking a long nap. She loves to go on walks to sniff around and explore, so leisurely walks around the neighborhood or longer walking trails for daily exercise are necessary. Outdoor activities are some of Dolly's favorite things to do. She would be the perfect pup for someone who enjoys hiking through the mountains or simply hanging out in the backyard playing a good game of tug-o-war when the weather is nice. She really enjoys playing with her doggy friends, but she’s also perfectly content to entertain herself with her favorite toys when her humans are busy. She is very smart and engaged in training activities that involves some yummy treats. She also enjoys activities that give her a bit of mental stimulation, so puzzle games and treat dispensing toys that she can work on to win the main prize, some yummy dog treats, are a necessity in her forever home. She loves to play fetch and would play all day with any and all toys. She loves stuffed toys, squeaky toys, fetch toys, tug toys, so basically she loves them all. Her future home will have a toy box full of squeaky toys, ropes, and chew toys, and she’d be thrilled to have a BarkBox subscription to keep the fun going with new surprises every month.

Dolly is dog and kid friendly, and could be paired with the right kitty friend in her forever home. She is currently in a foster home with both small and medium sized dogs. She loves to run around the yard and play with younger, active dogs, and is more courteous and calm when she's around the older dogs. She loves to cuddle with her doggy friends too and you can usually catch her snuggled up next to them on a dog bed or couch. She would love to have another playful dog in her forever home, but she would be perfectly fine being the only dog in the home too. After all, she loves her humans more than anything. Dolly would love to have older kids in the home that she can play fetch and cuddle with. Because she doesn't realize her size and has the happiest wiggle butt when she's excited, she may knock over a young child or toddler who is learning how to walk. However, she is very loving, sweet, and loves to be cuddled and loved on, so she would love to have kids in the home that she can share her love and play with. She has a kitty in her foster home and does well coexisting with it inside the home. The most interaction she will have is sniffing it when the kitty walks past her inside, but otherwise she respects the cat's personal space. When the cat goes outside, it does like to torment her by sitting outside the window and hopping up to startle Dolly, she does bark at it when that happens. If there is a kitty in the home, it is recommended that it be an indoor-only, dog friendly kitty and do slow introductions. Having a separate space with baby gates for the kitty and Dolly to get comfortable with each other is recommended.

Dolly is kennel trained, potty trained and leash trained. She sleeps in a kennel at night with no fuss, and even enjoys hanging out in there with the door open while she eats a chew bone or plays with her stuffed animals. She would really love to snuggle up in bed with her humans every night so she can get in as many cuddles as possible though. She can be left out of the kennel without being destructive as long as she gets a quick exercise session and has her toys/puzzle games to keep her busy. If she doesn't have anything to chew on or play with, she may help herself to a tennis shoe every now and then. She will happily curl up on the couch to chew on her Bam Bone or work on one of her treat dispensing toys when left alone, and will greet you with a tail wag as soon as you return home. She is potty trained and will not have an accident inside as long as she gets consistent potty breaks and is on a good routine. She will alert you when she needs to go outside by standing at the back door. She is leash trained and loves to go on walks. She can get really excited initially and will grab one of her toys or tennis balls on her way out the door to carry with her on her daily walks. You can always expect her to carry one of her toys in her mouth when it is time to go stroll around the neighborhood.

Dolly's ideal home would be one where she can be included in his family’s daily life and get plenty of love, exercise, and attention. She would love to live in a home with a fenced yard to run and play in, but he’d also be perfectly content in an apartment, condo, or townhouse as long as she gets regular walks and playtime. She would thrive in a home with another playful, friendly dog and older kids to run around and play with, but would be completely happy being the "only child" and getting all her humans' love and affection to herself too. No public dog parks for this sweet girl because who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways. She would love to have fun adventures at Sniff Spots for playtime and exercise if she does live in an apartment, condo, or townhouse without a private fenced-in yard. Dolly's ideal family would be fun, adventurous, and loving, that enjoys a balance of outdoor adventures and cozy cuddle time, and that will let her be her playful, goofy self and love her unconditionally for it.

*If you are interested in adopting Dolly, please fill out an application at: www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/adoption-application

Dolly is in a foster home in Central Texas. She can be adopted and transported to the following cities/states: https://www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/transport-locations

TRANSPORT: Currently we have monthly transports. It will be up to the adoptive family to meet the transport to pick up your new family member. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. Unfortunately at this time, we cannot bring dogs for a typical meet and greet situation, due to the extensiveness of the transport distance and it being unfair for the dogs who are not adopted to have to make the trip back.

Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. To ensure we are honoring the dogs that we have committed to helping, we have policies and procedures in place that we follow when reviewing adoption applications. LAPP Dog Rescue is ran 100% by volunteers, so when you submit an application it can take a few days to be reviewed. Submitting an application is not a confirmation that the adoption will be approved/completed. Before submitting the application, please read the FULL description on PetFinder describing the dog's personality, energy level, housing requirements and our policy on meet and greets.

The cost to adopt is $550 - $575, which includes $300 adoption fee and a $250-$275 transport fee. The adoption fee includes all age appropriate vaccinations, spay procedure, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, health certificate from a licensed veterinarian, plus any necessary vet care while in the rescue's care. The transport fee is $275 for PNW transport and $250 for all other states, and covers the transportation from Dolly's foster home to her forever home.

You can see more pictures of Dolly on our website: https://www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/dolly

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

The terrier is a spirited and intelligent dog breed known for its feisty personality and boundless energy. Terriers come in various sizes and coat types, but they all share a common heritage as fearless and determined hunters. These dogs are typically highly trainable, making them versatile companions for active individuals and families alike. With their loyalty and playful demeanor, terriers are beloved for their endless enthusiasm and affectionate nature.