Oliver in Riverwoods, IL

Hi! My name is Oliver. Like the song Mr.Brightside, “I’ve been coming out of my cage and I’ve been doin’ just fine!” My story begins with a goodbye from my family who had to give me up because of a significant change in their living situation. I’m 3 years old and was born 9/21/21.

I like to keep things slow. I spent my first week at my foster home hanging out in my crate. I was timid and moody. I was snappy when I would get petted and when my leash was taken on and off. But I’m coming out of my crate and I’ve been doing just fine! I’m snapping much less and now requesting snuggles, I’m giving kisses and do not mind getting petted.

Are you looking for a walking partner? I’m that boy. I’m a terrific listener, you won’t hear a peep from me. I am superb on a leash, except on the way back when I get excited to return home. How about this, you lead and I will follow during the beginning of our walk and then I lead ,you follow on the way back?

My foster mom says I’m very smart. I know how to sit, I wait patiently for my food bowl, I come when my name is called and I know how to use the bathroom outside if I’m kept on a schedule. I’m so special she even made up a song about me that goes ” Olipop, Olipop. Oh, Oli Oli, Olipop (boom boom boom boom). Then I hear her saying “Olipop” is “easy peasy”.

I’ve also eavesdropped on my foster mom’s conversation with the vet during my appointment. The vet told her I’m healthy, 17.5 pounds, neutered, up to date on my immunizations and won’t need any dental work for another 1-2 years ( thank goodness! I do not like dental work!). I had surgery a couple years ago for my hip due to FHO/femoral head ostectomy but the vet says I’m fully recovered from it.

Fun fact, I am heartbreakingly cute and smart. Not so fun fact, hands sometimes scare me and I need to work on my manners. l do not like hands in my crate, so, enter slowwwly when entering my humble abode as my crate is my castle. I also do not like hands near or around my face or head. I need to work on being more comfortable with hands near my face and head to get my leash on and off from my collar. I seem to not mind hands as much when I am out of my crate. The vet was able to pet me and check my teeth without me snapping and foster mom says I truly am getting much better with this. My previous medical records state that I was a “good boy” so she thinks that I will be just fine with patience and training. I am serious about learning my manners and I would really love a physically, securely fenced in yard so I can get trained on when my leash is taken on and off.

Though my foster brothers who are 11 and 8 have been welcoming by playing with me and taking me on walks, I’d prefer a furever home with older kids or no kids. Other dogs are okay (I barely notice them).

Let’s meet IRL (in real life). You won’t be disappointed. I’m eager to hear back from you . XOXO-Oliver. If you are interested in adopting me, fill out the online application if you haven’t already and then contact Meg Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com.

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