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OLLIE the DOG!

Seeking a forever home

By Louise de Kok, Rio Vista resident

The rumors are true…this handsome Rio Vista bachelor

is ready to find his forever person.

round mid-October, I was on my daily walk with our We're delighted to report that he is now fully recovered and
Bernadoodle when I spotted a tan colored dog running mobile again.
Awild on our street, 11th Court. He seemed fearful and Without the genuine concern and compassion of our Rio Vista
had an injured hind leg. I tried to approach him but he was and Harbordale community we would not have been able to
frightened and darted away as soon as I came close. Rio help Olli. The generosity of our friends and neighbors allowed
Vista residents walking their dogs had similar stories to tell us to gather a generous amount of money towards his vet bills.
about this stray boy.
This very special boy, Olli, is now ready to find his forever
A neighbor, Anja, who felt it in her heart to rescue him, home. 1-2 years old, Olli is a 65 lb. mixed breed with a fun
started feeding him while we consulted about his capture. loving personality. Timid at first, he is eager to please and
We believe he had been stray in the neighborhood for about learns quickly with positive reinforcement. He is house trained
4 weeks. After an unsuccessful attempt by Broward Animal and can perform some basic commands.
rescue, we were fortunate to receive a rapid response from a
non-profit rescue team, who trapped him and settled him into It has been painful that our new-found friend hasn’t had the
temporary care. love and attention in the past that he deserves but with your
help we will find him his new forever home. We urge you to
A big concern was his injured hind leg. After several vet meet him in person and I am sure you will fall in love.
visits, consultations, X-rays, vaccines etc., he is now neutered,
chipped and up to date with all his vaccines and other Please reach out to Anja Hessert at 786-547-3986 or
necessary preventative medications. In addition, a ligament anjabel.h@gmail.com if you know of an experienced dog
repair on his hind leg needed surgery and was performed owner who is interested in providing a loving home for this
and completed the day before Thanksgiving. handsome boy. Let's find a home for Olli! Thank you!

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