I'd say he is settling in nicely!  We are going to our vet tomorrow for a check up and to have the stitches removed. I'll report on how that goes. He met our son, daughter-in-law and their English Bull terrier and that went really, really well.

Update July '15

I'm settling in here in Corbeil. Got my stitches out Friday and that was ok.  I'm such a star I'm changing my name. Instead of Zeus you can call me Olaf now. I am more like a hyper snowman than a Greek god. All is good. If only I had a toy to chew it would be perfect.

Update August '15

The pup continues to amaze. We have him away on his first camping trip. He's taken to motorhome life like a duck to water!

Oh it is a natural state for him!  Same motorhome, same husband but with a
67ish pound appendage. It'll work!

Update October '15

I thought I would let you know what I've been up to. They say I'm growing like a bad weed. I'm about 53 pounds now.

It got cold and I helped light the fireplace.

They have a nice house here but they have another house on wheels and we go travelling. They call it camping and say I'm good at it.

We went to a place where there was a big bathtub out in the middle of nowhere. They called it Lake Huron. I wasn't a fan. It was cold. Not like our warm tub at home. I do like that.

I got bit on the lip by a wasp and got a fat lip. Imagine on my lips lol. But I'm ok now. I went bobbing for ice cubes in a big bowl and it took the swelling down. And the Benadryl hardly slowed me down at all.

All the sun and walking tuckers me right out. I sleep in the bed with my people and on my big pillow and on the special lawn chairs.

I'm being a good boy and like it here. I hope all of my friends at the SPCA are doing well too.

Love

Olaf

Update December '15

Hi to all my friends. It's me - Olaf!  Things are going really well up here. But it's kind of weird. There is a tree in the family room!!  I look at it but haven't touched it. Yet.

You guys never told me about clothes. I love them and never ever go anywhere without a shirt. I have a bunch and we have found a lady to knit me more. If they forget to put my shirt on when I get out of bed I carry it around till they help. Hard to put on a shirt with no thumbs!  I have coats too, one for rain and one for cold, if it gets cold. They tell me it's going to get cold here but we'll see.

A guy came in a red suit. I liked him. He brought treats.

We have someone new. Her name is Bristol and I think I like her. She's really really small. I sure hate it when she cries though. I think we'll get on really well when she grows up. She's my grand baby and lives with my buddy Odie. They visit lots. I love Odie.

I'm really happy here and try to be good most of the time. They tell me I'm a counter surfer!  That sounds like fun eh?  Anyway I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thanks for all you do.

Olaf

Update March '16

Hi Carole and all my friends!  It's me - Olaf!

Yesterday was my birthday and I had CAKE!!  I never get to eat what my people eat but just this once I did. Boy, was it good. Right to the last crumb. Even when my hat fell over my eyes. So now I am 1. Mom tells me in 6 more months I won't be a puppy anymore and will be expected to behave. Lol. She's a funny one.

We have had lots of snow. It finally got here after Christmas and now it's everywhere. Dad keeps some of my trails open but the snow is so high I can hardly see over the edges. Sometimes I stand up on 2 legs like people to spy. I hope the green grass comes back soon. Bet you do too!  I know you've had lots too.

Bristol the grandbaby still isn't allowed to play with me but we're getting closer.  Someday though we'll have fun.

I'm getting soooo big. I hardly fit on laps now but I will still always be a lap dog. I'm a boxer after all.

I'd better go now. It's time to watch the school buses go by and that cute little husky across the street is out on her porch.

Take care.

Love Olaf

Update July '17

Hi to Carole and all my friends at SPCAWQ!  It's hard to believe but today is my second Gotcha Day. Two years ago I left you to come here. I've had another birthday and now I'm 2. 

I keep very, very busy and work really hard around here. I keep all of the ducks, deer, chipmunks, squirrels, frogs, birds and any other critters out of my yard.

I like to change my look from time to time just because plain white can be boring. I still love my clothes though especially when it rains or when it gets cool.

My grand baby Bristol just keeps getting bigger. I play with her and help babysit when she and Odie visit.

Speaking of Odie she was really really sick over the winter and had to have surgery twice. She stayed with us while she was recovering and I kept her company. She's all better now and isn't going to eat any more plastic toys.

We still go camping and I still like it. I try to be brave but I prefer to stick close to my dad. I'm not big on scary noises, dark nights, and a lot of other things.

I hope you are having a wonderful summer. I read Facebook every day and see how busy you all are finding homes for all the dogs and cats. Thanks for all you do.

 Love

Olaf

Update December '17

Hi to Carole and all my friends at SPCAWQ.

I've been a good boy most of the time this year. I'm almost all grown up and I'm a big boy. In fact I'm on a diet since I got a bit too big but I think 90 pounds is a nice round number. Don't you??

We spent lots of time in our house on wheels this summer. Camping is one of my favourite things. Lots to see and hear as long as you have a friend close by.

My friend Odie and my grandbaby Bristol still visit lots. I love to help take care of Bristol and I think she likes me a lot too.  B loves to camp too and we make a tent right in the family room. I'm good at sharing with her too.

So here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best for a wonderful holiday season to you all and thanks for all you do for all the animals. Got to go - I'm waiting for Santa!

Olaf

Update July '18

Hi to all of my friends at SPCAWQ. While I'm happy to be celebrating my third "gotcha day" I'm so sad about the fire. The story was on our tv and it almost broke my heart.

I've had another great year. My grand baby Bristol is having a birthday soon and then we'll both be 3.  I love when she comes to play with me.

Her pup Odie is still plodding along. We don't know how old Odie is but she's an old lady. I play with her too but I'm gentle.

We still camp in our little house on wheels and I still love it. Odie's family has a house on wheels too and sometimes we go camping all together. Now that's really, really fun.

My Dad especially loves me and follows me everywhere. Mom says we're joined at the hip.

Thanks for all you do for the animals like me who need a second chance. Good luck with your fundraising and I hope you get a lovely new building soon.

Olaf

Update March '19

Today was my birthday!  Can you imagine that I'm 4 already?

My grandbaby Bristol and her pup Odie came to my party of course. Bristol is almost the same age as me - she'll be 4 in September.

I'm still being a good boy. Well, mostly anyway. It's a good thing I'm such a big guy - otherwise all this snow would be over my head and I'd be invisible. I hope you are all healthy and happy.

Update July '19

The fourth anniversary of my “gotcha date” was last week. We were away in our house on wheels so I couldn’t email you until now.

I’m still big. And a bit bad. Healthy and happy. I still spend lots of time with my grandbaby Bristol and guess what?  We’re going to have another one in the fall. Sheesh. One tuckers me out. Kids are a lot of work.

Bristol's pup, Odie. is still chugging along but she is really old now. We were swimming. She is not a fan but I like it.

Anyway I wanted to tell you all that I am fine and very spoiled and loved.

Update December '19

It’s hard to believe another year has passed. We’ve been busy as usual.  We even got another baby!  Now I have two grand babies.

I’ve been good. Or as good as a bouncy boxer boy can be. But I try.

We travelled a lot in our house on wheels and had a lot of fun this summer. I love hiking and walking in the campgrounds.

On a very, very sad note my buddy Odie went over the rainbow bridge this fall so now I’ve got to look after her “kids” all by myself. I miss her. She was a good doggie who came from a rescue in Ottawa many years ago.

I hope all of you and all of the animals have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Olaf

Update July '20

It is hard to believe but it has been 5 years since I left the SPCAWQ. I was a lot smaller then. I wonder if you would recognize me?  This was taken on my first day here.

It has been a quiet year since this virus thing came around. We have mainly been staying home and staying healthy. Do not forget to wear your mask and wash your hands!

My kid moved to Brockville so I do not see them as often and I sure miss them a lot. We did see them a few weeks back so that was very nice and we had a lot of fun. They FaceTime us a lot and we talk on the phone often.

I hope you have a great summer. Thanks for all you do for the pups and kitties.

Olaf

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