Original Initial Bio:
Oliver James was surrendered to RAGOM by a loving family due to the allergies of a 3 month old child. It was very obvious that he had been well cared for and loved for the first seven years of his life and that the decision to surrender him was a difficult one.
Oliver was a great traveller on the transport to his foster home and is generally a very happy, quiet dog. He met the resident golden easily and the playing soon ensued. Oliver seems interested in the resident cat, but not overly so.
Oliver is fully house trained, likes to chew on bones and tennis balls, but hasn't chewed on anything inappropriate. He was a hit at the vet for his RAGOM checkup. He is at a good weight of 75 pounds and although his records indicate hip displasia, the vet didn't see any signs and recommended no treatment.
As I said, he is a very respectful houseguest. He likes to roll in the snow, play fetch for a few minutes a day and get some attention regularly. If those needs are met he is willing to nap at your feet. Whenever I address him by name he gets a big smile on his face so I have taken to calling him smiley pants.
