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Ollie (Special Needs - Deaf) Adoption Fee Covered in Full

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Mixed Breed

About Ollie (Special Needs - Deaf) Adoption Fee Covered in Full

Alexandria, VA

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Golden

Behavior

Personality
Housetrained in foster home, Adult Only Home Preferred

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Ollie (Special Needs - Deaf) Adoption Fee Covered in Full’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Ollie (Special Needs - Deaf) Adoption Fee Covered in Full's Story

Ollie is a handsome, sensitive dog who bonds deeply once he trusts you. He moves through the world without sound, so he relies on sight and touch. This shapes how he reacts, learns, and connects.<br/><br/>Energy and Personality<br/>Ollie does best with calm routines and predictable days. New situations can feel intense for him. Once he settles in, he is affectionate, loyal, and steady.<br/><br/>Training and Behavior<br/>Ollie completed a full training program at Sit Means Sit in Frederick. He learned visual cues. He understands recall, structure, and simple routines.<br/>Due to his deafness, he can feel overwhelmed at times, Ollie has had moments where he reacted out of fear. These reactions included two incidents where he made contact with a person. Both happened during stressful or unfamiliar moments. His future home should be comfortable managing a dog who needs space when unsure. A calm, adult only home with structure will help him stay relaxed and confident.<br/><br/>Social Life<br/>Ollie has shown some reactivity toward strangers, especially during walks or when new people get close too quickly. With his trusted people, he softens and settles. He thrives when introductions are slow and the environment is quiet.<br/><br/>Quirks and Special Traits<br/>Ollie's world is visual, so hand signals and routine help him feel secure. He bonds strongly with his handler and enjoys calm time once he feels safe.<br/><br/>Best Home Fit<br/>Ollie needs a quiet, stable home without children. A home with no dogs or one calm dog could work. Experience with deaf dogs is helpful, but an adopter willing to learn will do well. Predictability and patience will bring out his best qualities.<br/><br/>Veterinary Care<br/>Ollie is up to date on vaccinations for his age.<br/>Ollie is neutered.<br/>Ollie is microchipped.<br/>Ollie is on heartworm preventative.<br/>Ollie is on flea and tick preventative.<br/>Ollie has received worm and parasite treatment

Ollie is a handsome, sensitive dog who bonds deeply once he trusts you. He moves through the world without sound, so he relies on sight and touch. This shapes how he reacts, learns, and connects.

Energy and Personality
Ollie does best with calm routines and predictable days. New situations can feel intense for him. Once he settles in, he is affectionate, loyal, and steady.

Training and Behavior
Ollie completed a full training program at Sit Means Sit in Frederick. He learned visual cues. He understands recall, structure, and simple routines.
Due to his deafness, he can feel overwhelmed at times, Ollie has had moments where he reacted out of fear. These reactions included two incidents where he made contact with a person. Both happened during stressful or unfamiliar moments. His future home should be comfortable managing a dog who needs space when unsure. A calm, adult only home with structure will help him stay relaxed and confident.

Social Life
Ollie has shown some reactivity towar

Ollie is a handsome, sensitive dog who bonds deeply once he trusts you. He moves through the world without sound, so he relies on sight and touch. This shapes how he reacts, learns, and connects.

Energy and Personality
Ollie does best with calm routines and predictable days. New situations can feel intense for him. Once he settles in, he is affectionate, loyal, and steady.

Training and Behavior
Ollie completed a full training program at Sit Means Sit in Frederick. He learned visual cues. He understands recall, structure, and simple routines.
Due to his deafness, he can feel overwhelmed at times, Ollie has had moments where he reacted out of fear. These reactions included two incidents where he made contact with a person. Both happened during stressful or unfamiliar moments. His future home should be comfortable managing a dog who needs space when unsure. A calm, adult only home with structure will help him stay relaxed and confident.

Social Life
Ollie has shown some reactivity toward strangers, especially during walks or when new people get close too quickly. With his trusted people, he softens and settles. He thrives when introductions are slow and the environment is quiet.

Quirks and Special Traits
Ollie's world is visual, so hand signals and routine help him feel secure. He bonds strongly with his handler and enjoys calm time once he feels safe.

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How To Adopt

Ollie (Speci... was listed as Adoptable by Operation Paws for Homes
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Operation Paws for Homes's Adoption Policy
Our organization provides pet adoption services to families located in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and neighboring states. We believe in responsible adoptions and strive to work with each adopter to find a good match for their home and lifestyle. Our adoption process includes completion of an application, a vet check, an interview, and a personal “meet and greet” where the family can meet and interact with their potential new four-legged family member. Throughout this process, we work to ensure each family and dog are the right fit for each other. We are fortunate to have some wonderful and active volunteers who help OPH find forever homes for over 1,000 dogs and cats a year. The key to that statement is - volunteer! Please remember that our organization is driven by caring individuals who give their personal time to help rescue these animals and provide them with the opportunity to find an amazing future! In addition to adoptions, volunteers carry out education and outreach events throughout the area, and conduct donation drives for our partner shelters in the south. Our goal is to offer a second chance to dogs and cats abandoned in shelters and out of time. Sadly, without our help, some of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - sometimes within days of arriving at the shelter. Each year we rescue hundreds of wonderful dogs and cats. We work hard to unite them with forever families who will give them the life and love they deserve. These animals are saved only because of the dedication of our incredible adopters, fosters, donors, and volunteers.

Ollie (Special Needs - Deaf) Adoption Fee Covered in Full is from Operation Paws for Homes

[Alexandria, VA]

Our Mission
Creating a better world for companion animals and the community through rescue, rehabilitation, education, spay/neuter, and providing resources to underserved populations.
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