My name is Ollie!

Meet Ollie!

Ollie is a charming 3-year-old Pocket Pitty/Chocolate Lab mix with a heart full of love and a playful spirit. While he can be a bit cautious around new people at first, it doesn’t take long for his affectionate side to shine through. Ollie adores attention—he loves being petted, kissed, and snuggled, and he’ll happily soak up all the affection you have to offer.

Playful with both people and dogs, Ollie is easygoing and tolerant, even when it comes to having his feet handled. He has no resource guarding issues and enjoys treats, toys, and rawhides. His absolute favorite? Squeaky toys! Ollie never tires of creating his own squeaky symphony and takes great joy in tearing them apart—so supervised play is a must.  Here’s a video of Ollie playing and another video of Ollie playing.  

Ollie is almost fully potty trained and will softly whine or bark to let you know when he needs to go outside. He sleeps quietly in his kennel at night but appreciates an early morning potty break. Smart and eager to learn, Ollie knows his name, responds to "kennel" and "sit," and is excited to pick up new tricks and commands.

An active, adventurous boy, Ollie thrives in a home with a fenced-in yard where he can play and explore. He loves the outdoors, especially in the snow—tunneling through piles, bouncing around in pure joy, and digging for hidden treasures like sticks and balls. He plays well on his own or with his people but can be a bit rough with dogs who aren’t used to his enthusiastic style.  Because of his enthusiasm, he would do best without young kids or elderly adults.

Ollie would do well as an only dog but would truly thrive with a canine buddy who matches his playful energy. He loves to climb into your lap despite his size, always eager to be as close as possible. While his excitement and strength can be a lot for older dogs or small pets, Ollie has a sweet, submissive side, especially when he doesn’t feel like going into his kennel.

With his affectionate, loving nature and boundless happiness, Ollie is ready to find his forever family—one that will cherish his joyful spirit and give him all the love he deserves.

Ollie is from a local shelter. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract.

To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page.

If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate   to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.