Ozzy

Ozzy 10-year-old male black Lab mix 90-lbs Neutered<br/><br/>Background. <br/>Ozzy's owner recently moved to Florida and was unable to take Ozzy with him.<br/><br/>Ozzy likes us talking about him -- https://youtube.com/shorts/wv9qQnOhN2g<br/><br/>Bouncy-rompin with Ozzy and the gang -- https://youtube.com/shorts/La_gsNBJUqc<br/><br/>Ozzy hanging out with the girls -- https://youtube.com/shorts/m2Nbwd9LGfA<br/><br/>Hanging with Ozzy -- https://youtube.com/shorts/6Re8V1P0Vv8<br/><br/>Leisurely leash walk with Ozzy -- https://youtu.be/M333mfpmfV8<br/><br/>Ozzy appreciates the treats -- https://youtu.be/HvzhYjqc9y8<br/><br/>What Ozzy's former owner says. <br/>We got Ozzy six years ago from a local shelter. He is very gentle and easily scared. He was abused before we adopted him and he tends to shy away from people he doesn't know. Ozzy is house-broken and is allowed access to the entire house during the day when we are at work. Ozzy is a super sweet boy that presents with a history of abuse. We adopted him from the shelter when he was estimated to be 3-4 years old. He's come a LONG way since then - he used to cower in corners. Our friends couldn't get near him, sometimes he would even pee from fear if cornered. Now he can be around new people, he just needs to be given space. But if we have a party, he's actually downstairs around everybody (he used to hide upstairs until everyone was gone). <br/><br/>He really likes to be around other dogs. He plays well with other dogs. He's just a big boy and he has zero spatial awareness. School-age kids that have a LOT of activity (like kids in/out yelling, running, etc.) would probably be stressful for him. He would do so well with someone that works from home or someone that needs a therapy-type dog that just wants to snuggle and be around. I think he'd be very happy with animal friends. He used to want to play with our GSD "Jag", but Jag played less and less as he aged. Ozzy does fine being alone for long periods; he's potty trained and also knows how to use a doggy door if there is one. He loves people food and treats. He now walks pretty well on leash. <br/><br/>What our evaluator says. <br/>Initially a bit scared, Ozzy warmed up to me after lots of treats and was so gentle. I think a really calm home probably with another calm dog to give him confidence would be good. The owner has young kids but given how scared and timid he is I probably wouldn’t do that to him right off the bat. Doesn’t care much about food or toys but liked my treats and took them out of my hand. No issue pulling the bowl/treats away. We met several dogs (golden retriever, 2 small dogs and a German shepherd) and he did fine with them. Not reactive at all. Light sniffs and kept walking. Didn’t react at all to other dogs barking at him. No issues and very friendly/easy encounters with all the dogs he encountered. <br/><br/>What Ozzy's foster says. <br/>Ozzy (Ozzie) is very sweet... He's very polite... He wants to be by your side all day long! Ozzie is very playful with other dogs, and I am sure he would love to have a friend to hang with... He doesn't bark much at all. Although he finds squirrels bark-worthy most days! Ozzie eats in the kitchen with three other dogs, and does not bother them - and he has been happy to share the drinking bowl with others if they're all thirsty and cannot wait! He likes to chase the ball a few times, but is not obsessed. <br/><br/>Ozzie is limber for his age; doesn't hesitate to jump in the car, or run up the stairs. The idea of meeting new people seems to cause him some concern - he is very cautious and waits for your encouragement ... but once he knows it's a friendly soul, he's happy to welcome their company. The former owners told me he's fairly afraid of all that he encounters outside of his limited environment - and he was very shaky the first time I met him outside of his home - but was really happy to see me the second time. He is indeed wary of brooms, mops, vacuums, anything with long handles and his reaction is to just get out of the room; he doesn't bark or act out. If I did not already have more dogs than I should, I would consider keeping him, as he's just a sweet old guy, looking for a warm and happy place to spend his days! :)<br/><br/>What Ozzy's Rescue Rep says. <br/>At ~95 pounds, this gentle giant would do best in a quiet home with another adult dog. Not a dog for a home with kids due to his skittishness. He would be happy with two short walks each day; walks very nice on leash; not a big puller. No idea how he is with cats, but we suspect he would be just fine.<br/><br/>Medical. <br/>Neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. no known health issues. We will get him to our vet for a full check-up. <br/><br/>Ozzy is located in: Walnut Creek.<br/><br/>If you can foster Ozzy, contact Rescue Rep Dave at david.c.ely@sbcglobal.net

Ozzy 10-year-old male black Lab mix 90-lbs Neutered

Background.
Ozzy's owner recently moved to Florida and was unable to take Ozzy with him.

Ozzy likes us talking about him -- https://youtube.com/shorts/wv9qQnOhN2g

Bouncy-rompin with Ozzy and the gang -- https://youtube.com/shorts/La_gsNBJUqc

Ozzy hanging out with the girls -- https://youtube.com/shorts/m2Nbwd9LGfA

Hanging with Ozzy -- https://youtube.com/shorts/6Re8V1P0Vv8

Leisurely leash walk with Ozzy -- https://youtu.be/M333mfpmfV8

Ozzy appreciates the treats -- https://youtu.be/HvzhYjqc9y8

What Ozzy's former owner says.
We got Ozzy six years ago from a local shelter. He is very gentle and easily scared. He was abused before we adopted him and he tends to shy away from people he doesn't know. Ozzy is house-broken and is allowed access to the entire house during the day when we are at work. Ozzy is a super sweet boy that presents with a history of abuse. We adopted him from

Ozzy 10-year-old male black Lab mix 90-lbs Neutered

Background.
Ozzy's owner recently moved to Florida and was unable to take Ozzy with him.

Ozzy likes us talking about him -- https://youtube.com/shorts/wv9qQnOhN2g

Bouncy-rompin with Ozzy and the gang -- https://youtube.com/shorts/La_gsNBJUqc

Ozzy hanging out with the girls -- https://youtube.com/shorts/m2Nbwd9LGfA

Hanging with Ozzy -- https://youtube.com/shorts/6Re8V1P0Vv8

Leisurely leash walk with Ozzy -- https://youtu.be/M333mfpmfV8

Ozzy appreciates the treats -- https://youtu.be/HvzhYjqc9y8

What Ozzy's former owner says.
We got Ozzy six years ago from a local shelter. He is very gentle and easily scared. He was abused before we adopted him and he tends to shy away from people he doesn't know. Ozzy is house-broken and is allowed access to the entire house during the day when we are at work. Ozzy is a super sweet boy that presents with a history of abuse. We adopted him from the shelter when he was estimated to be 3-4 years old. He's come a LONG way since then - he used to cower in corners. Our friends couldn't get near him, sometimes he would even pee from fear if cornered. Now he can be around new people, he just needs to be given space. But if we have a party, he's actually downstairs around everybody (he used to hide upstairs until everyone was gone).
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