San Andreas, CA…Meet Dahlia (A060929), a female Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix, about 7 years old and weighing 60 pounds. Dahlia firmly believes that a 60-pound dog belongs in your lap—and after spending a few minutes with her, you may find yourself agreeing.

This affectionate, joyful girl loves people and eagerly seeks out snuggles, scratches, and any opportunity to be close to her favorite humans. Despite having had a rough stretch before arriving at Calaveras County Animal Services, she has held onto her loving spirit and warm, friendly personality.

When Dahlia came to the shelter, she was dealing with irritated eyes and skin made sore by a flea allergy. Thanks to good veterinary care, medicated baths, and eye drops, she is healing beautifully. Through it all, she has been calm, patient, and trusting during every treatment. As her gorgeous blue-and-brown eyes clear and her glossy black coat continues to recover, her natural beauty shines a little brighter every day.

Dahlia approaches life with enthusiasm. She enjoys walks, loves exploring new scents, and greets people with an unmistakable zest for life. She can be strong on leash when she’s excited, so some continued leash training will help her channel that energy into enjoyable outings with her new family.

She has also shown friendly interest in other dogs during introductions and appears eager to make new friends. With her affectionate nature, resilient spirit, and obvious love of people, Dahlia has all the qualities of a wonderful companion.

After everything she’s been through, she’s more than ready for a home where she can spend her days doing what she loves most: sharing adventures, soaking up affection, and reminding her family that yes, even a 60-pound dog can be a lap dog.

To meet Dahlia, contact: Calaveras County Animal Services, (209) 754-6509 or animal@calaverascounty.gov
Please use Dahlia’s intake number (A060929) when making inquiries.

All dogs available for adoption at the Calaveras Animal Shelter are up to date on their routine vaccinations and will be microchipped. All unaltered dogs must be spayed or neutered before they can go home with you.

Animal Services has a Fee Flexibility Program!
The shelter is currently over 80% capacity, so adoption fees are reduced: just $40 for dogs and $30 for cats. Cats who arrive at the shelter already altered can be adopted for only $10. With the 55-5-5 Program, adopters age 55+ can adopt a pet over 5 years old for just $5.

Sep 12: Free Dog & Cat Rabies Vaccine Clinic, from 9-11:30 AM at Spence Ranch Feed, 1291 CA-49, Angels Camp. Dogs must be leashed, cats must be in carriers.

Calaveras County Animal Services, 901 Jeff Tuttle Road, San Andreas, (209) 754-6509
Shelter and Office Business Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM

This announcement is courtesy of the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) and The Pine Tree.
Photo Credit Holly Croydon