OZZY

WORDS FROM OZZY’S NEW ADOPTERS: We found out about R.A.D. through social media and our daughter's good friend Sarah Steben who has done fundraisers for R.A.D. and is a big supporter 🙂. It was definitely love at first sight from the moment we met Ozzy during our meet and greet. His sweet demeanor and inquisitive nature had us hooked from the very start. Ever since, there has not been a moment where we have questioned whether Ozzy is the perfect fit for our family. He did however take us by surprise at the very beginning of the foster process. With being avid walkers (from 4-7km a day) it was a bit of a surprise to us when Ozzy refused to go more than a few steps away from home. It was clear that he wanted to make sure that he wasn't going anywhere this time. This was his home and there was no way you were going to take him away from it. Our neighbours would laugh as we walked with Ozzy in our arms to get him to where the house was no longer in sight and he felt a little more brave to continue. It took some treat convincing, some carrying and lots of loving but now Ozzy can't get enough of his walks. There's only one thing he loves just as much as his walks and that's his best friend, our cat, Kevin. Ozzy and Kevin could play and wrestle all day together, it's quite the sight to be seen. It has not only brought us some good laughs but has also helped Kevin, who is also a rescue, gain some confidence and show his personality a little more. Both Ozzy and Kevin were very shy and timid to begin with but having each other has helped them feel more at ease in their environment and given them the confidence they need when they meet new people. We feel so fortunate because Ozzy has been such a breeze to train. He is one smart doggo! He learned tricks like sit, lie down, stay (wait for his food) and paw, each in one day. But more importantly he is such a sweet little guy. From cuddles, to kisses, to his good morning and good night hugs, Ozzy shows us so much love daily and we show it right back. How could we not with that face?

Ozzy has brought us an infinite amount of joy, tons of laughs and so much love. We all can't get enough of him (Kevin included) and we can't thank R.A.D. enough for bringing this sweet little soul into our lives! R.A.D. made everything so seamless in the adoption process but it is so clear that they care so deeply about each animal they rescue and adopt out. The whole process was very thorough, always keeping the dog's best interest in the forefront. We still receive check ins and updates regularly and are proud to be part of the R.A.D. fam!