Adopt a pet: Happy-go-lucky Oliver

‘Oliver is a very special dog; I’ve discovered that it’s impossible to look at this boy and not fall in love with him instantly. He’s listed as a 3-year-old Shepherd mix, but he seems to be a mix of many breeds. He’s multicolored (primarily black and white) and his eyes are highlighted by dark fur, making them very expressive. His ears flop down like little wings. He’s cute, but it’s his personality that makes him so special. ‘ ‘He likes to run and play, but being locked up in a cage hasn’t dampened his spirit (at least not so far). He’s a gentle dog who’s waiting anxiously for his forever home. ‘Oliver is easy to love. During my volunteer time at the shelter I always make it a point to visit with him. As I approach his cage I find myself caught up in his enthusiasm -- when I greet him he leaps up and down and acts like I’m his long-lost friend. (It helps that I carry a treat with me, but Oliver has a way of making everyone feel very special. When he looks at you he smiles and it’s impossible not to smile back at him.) He’s an incredible dog who needs a very special person to love him, train him and be his friend.’