Kirkland goldendoodle, Dulcie, needs your vote by Oct. 30

Published 3:47 pm Monday, October 29, 2012

Kirkland resident Nicole Liljegren’s 7-month-old puppy, Dulcie, is a finalist in CityDog Magazine’s Cover Model Search.

Dulcie is now competing with five other finalists to determine who will grace the cover of CityDog Magazine.

The 7-month-old goldendoodle (golden retriever/poodle mix) became a finalist by winning the Cover Model Contest at the Kirkland Uncorked Festival in July. The contest benefited Homeward Pet Adoption Center.

Liljegren says it’s a tight race and Dulcie is seeking votes from Kirkland residents who would like to support their local pup.

“Dulcie is the sweetest dog who just absolutely loves everyone she comes in contact with,” said Liljegren. “I’m a middle school teacher and she is so gentle with my students. She has even helped me build relationships with kids who would not otherwise open up.”

Liljegren says when Dulcie comes to visit, her classroom is full of kids after school who want to play and cuddle with her.

Dulcie is “addicted to swimming” and will fetch her water toy for hours.

“She doesn’t even know she’s tired until she jumps in the car and crashes out before I even start driving away,” said Liljegren. “She rings a bell to go potty and runs straight out to her designated spot like clockwork. She will do anything for a carrot, peanut butter or a good roughed up Nyla bone.”

Dulcie’s favorite place to meet up with friends is Jasper’s Dog Park in Totem Lake and she loves going to downtown Kirkland too because she gets so much attention there. She loves “eating” at The Slip because she gets her own pail of water.

“We have heard people describe her as a stuffed animal that doesn’t look real and even a Muppet,” said Liljegran. “She is truly one in a million and would make the perfect Cover Dog!” Voting is easy. Just go to www.citydogmagazine.com and click on the 2012 Cover Dog Model Search at the bottom of the page. Voting ends Oct. 30.