Ollie Landis

When Ollie (GRREAT long term foster dog #10-023) arrived, he had been called Smiley.  He didn’t respond to the name, but it certainly described the look on his face, and his happy personality.  He was rescued from a shelter in southern Virginia, described as a Golden, but his origins didn’t matter to his foster home. Jane and Mike Landis loved and cared for Ollie, trying to free him from pain.  Ollie suffered from severe arthritis.  Despite therapy, acupuncture and lots of caring and love, it was still hard for him to move around.  He loved his tennis balls, and was given the opportunity to play ball every day – Jane sat on the floor and rolled the ball so he could retrieve it.  He was an angel sent to earth to be with his foster home for a brief period of time.  Ollie made those who met him realize how precious life is as he welcomed each day with his smile.  He was a lucky boy to have lived with them, but Jane and Mike feel that they are the lucky ones to have been blessed to share his last months with him.  He gave so much joy and love to his foster family, and we know he is watching over them from the Rainbow Bridge, happy that they ensured his life with them was perfect.  Robin Heinecke