When Shep Rose and Austen Kroll met their “Dream Date,” a 7-month-old pup named Jolly, it instantly became clear who the real star was.
The sweet dog trotted into the room, flopped down for belly rubs, and within seconds had both guys completely wrapped around her paws — and already arguing about who she liked more.
“She came to me,” Shep insisted. Austen, of course, disagreed.
🎲 Games, Treats… And A Little Cheating
To break the ice, they kicked things off with a playful game of “Dream Date Plinko,” filled with:
- Fun questions
- Dog treats
- Toys for Jolly
One question asked who would be the most reliable pet sitter from their show Southern Charm, and both agreed on Rodrigo Reyes.
Then came the important part — snacks.
Austen may have “accidentally” nudged the game so it landed on a treat, just to make Jolly happy. And honestly, no one blamed him.
🍪 The Unexpected Twist: Humans Eating Dog Treats
Jolly politely munched her cookie… but then things got weird.
Shep took a bite of the dog treat himself.
“It’s great! Try it,” he said.
Austen hesitated — like any normal person would — but gave in after hearing it tasted like peanut butter.
Turns out… not terrible.
Jolly officially had competition for her snacks.
🐕 Jolly’s Personality Shines
Between treats and toys, Jolly made her preferences very clear:
- Loves snacks (a lot)
- Prefers faster walkers
- Will absolutely charm everyone in the room
When a toy round came up, she basically ignored it and waited for more treats instead. Smart girl.
And when the pup cup arrived? Instant happiness.
“What a day Jolly is having,” Shep joked.
❤️ A Sweet Ending
As the date wrapped up, the focus shifted to something more meaningful — how pets change people’s lives.
To send Jolly off in style, Shep and Austen packed her a tote bag full of toys for her future forever home.
Because at the end of the day, this wasn’t just a funny date — it was about helping a lovable pup find the family she deserves.