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e right person to help her shine. At first, Ollie may be a little shy, preferring to take things slow while she gets to know you. Once trust is built, you will discover a loyal companion who will stand by your side through life’s quiet moments and joyful days.
Ollie is searching for a patient, understanding adopter who can offer her the stability and kindness she deserves. Ollie thrives in a calm, steady environment, where routines bring her comfort, and gentle handling shows her the world is a safe place. She shines brightest when given structure, patience, and enrichment. She’s the kind of dog who will make your home feel fuller, your days brighter, and your heart lighter. Whether you’re a senior looking for a loyal sidekick, a quiet household wanting a devoted friend, or a multi-dog family ready to welcome another gentle soul, Ollie is ready to bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to your life.
Back Story
Likely born in the desert with minimal socialization until captured by Animal Control, she once lived with a loving family, displaying food-driven behavior and allowing her human dad to pet her. Due to a family tragedy, Ollie (Olive) found herself in need of treatment or sanctuary. With the right family and commitment, we believe Ollie can thrive with humans once again.
Behavior Profile
When Ollie isn’t enjoying peaceful cuddles, she’s ready for playing, a romp in the yard, or relaxing as a professional couch companion. She gets along well with other dogs and can live harmoniously with cats, making her a great fit for the right multi-pet home. She already has wonderful house manners, is crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash.
Positive Attributes:
· Loves quiet moments and gentle affection.
· Always up for a romp in the yard.
· Professional snuggler and couch companion.
· Can live harmoniously with cats.
· Loves being part of a family.
· Already has great house manners.
· A survivor with a heart full of hope.
· Guaranteed to keep you smiling.
Behavior Challenges
· Shy at first, but blooms into a loyal companion once trust is built.
· Appreciates a quieter home away from loud, sudden noises.
· Sensitive soul who feels safest with a steady routine.
· Unique quirks that improve with structure and enrichment.
· Prefers slow, gentle handling and builds trust over time.
If you cannot adopt right now, will you help by sponsoring monthly?
You can help sanctuary, adoptable, in-treatment, and new-intake dogs by giving $10 or more each month. Your charitable support helps provide food, medications, veterinary care, training, and love our dogs need while they wait for a family, heal, or live in the sanctuary. Thank you for considering sustaining our mission and lives.
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About Pets Return Home Because every dog deserves to be home.
Pets Return Home is a no-kill sanctuary, rehabilitation center, and adoption center dedicated to giving E-listed, homeless, abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs a real chance at life.
Located in Northern Arizona, we provide an enriching free-range environment where dogs learn to trust, play, and rediscover what it means to be a dog. We specialize in dogs who are often overlooked in traditional shelters: the behaviorally challenged, medically complex, and senior dogs.
What Sets Us Apart
We have saved 1200+ dogs once considered too “broken” to live through our rehabilitation and adoption programs. All of the dogs free-range where they play, learn boundaries, and form healthy bonds, as well as have full access to our home, where they learn home living, manners, and family love. Learn more: .petsreturnhome
Why Adopt
When you adopt from Pets Return Home, you save at least two lives: the dog you bring home and the dog who now has space to enter our rehabilitation program.
Adoption Process
· Browse our dogs at Adoptable Dogs
· Complete the Adoption Application
· Participate in a phone interview
· Complete a Hold Harmless Agreement, Adoption Agreement, and make an Appointment
· Bring your family, friends, and household dogs to meet your potential new companion
· Pay the Adoption Fee, receive the paperwork, and bring your new family member home