Ozzie

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 Congrats on the good life! Give ZoZo a kiss for us! Love, Wilma, Norman, & Sam

Happy Spring, Oz! Love from your sisters

Happy you're lovin' life! In memory of your fur sister Josey and human dad Gene.

Ozzie is a 12 year old neutered male - Golden/Yellow Lab mix - who grew up and lived with one loving family since he was a puppy. Due to a changing situation, the family felt that they could not provide Ozzie with the attention and care that he deserves.

Ozzie is a mellow, affectionate and surprisingly spry and energetic gentleman. The first time he goes out in the morning, he briskly trots to the back yard to do his business. Things calm down after that. He grew up and lived with a litter mate and has fit right in with the resident pack of three. Ozzie exhibits no aggression or resource guarding issues. He is used to cats and after meeting the resident twosome cordially, he has exhibited only a mild benevolent interest in them. I do have a baby gate which protects the litter box area as Ozzie is interested in exploring same. Ozzie grew up with children (who are currently elementary school aged) and the surrendering owner reported that even when they were toddlers, Ozzie was very gentle with them. Ozzie is a tall boy who weighs in at a trim 75 lbs. His SO indicated that he would probably do best with a fenced yard, not because he runs, but because he will wander to explore if left to his own devices. We have not experienced this because our yard is fully fenced and Ozzie always follows the resident pack. We'll test this further.

This big sweetheart of a guy is amazing. Faced with unfamiliar surroundings, people and other animals on the night he arrived, the extent of his anxiety was panting and drinking some water for about an hour. That, however, did not deter him from exploring the house and starting to settle down with the residents. That was Ozzie's adjustment period! He then slept through the night by my bed - and continues to do so. Ozzie has settled in to his new routine as if he's always been here. He not only accepts but seeks out his hugs and pats and kisses and loves to get his rear end scratched. He reciprocates with smiles, kisses and tail wagging. He likes to be in the same area as everyone else and happily shares the dog beds. Ozzie is fully house trained; he had one accident (that was probably FM's fault) in the five days since he has arrived. When I leave the house, Ozzie and two of the residents are crated. That has worked out just fine. Ozzie is treat motivated and rushes to get into the crate. I should note, however, that I am almost never gone for more than 4 hours at a time. I do think that Ozzie's days of being left alone all day are behind him and that he appreciates more frequent potty breaks.

Ozzie is scheduled for a vet visit next week. More on his history and health status at that time. He will also be at the Richfield VCA on December 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you are looking for a sweet companion who wants to love and be with you, come and meet this dear boy!