25 Random Things about Ollie

1. My full name is Olympia Barkolona (because I was adopted at a garage sale raising money for Amy's youth orchestra to play at the Barcelona Olympics).
2. My mother was an American Eskimo (like Tris and Izzy) and my father was a cocker spaniel.
3. I am a beggar of treats.
4. I used to sleep in Dave and Julie's bed until they bought one too high for me to jump up on.
5. I nearly died two years ago. That's when they brought home the Corgi. Gee, thanks, guys.
6. I used to love to chase balls in the backyard at Cedar Hill.
7. I hate riding in cars. I become panic stricken, shaking and crying.
8. I hated going to veterinarian Chris Rose, but I don't mind Purfect Paws Pet Resort here in Granbury.
9. When I had my first visit to the vet as a puppy, Dave wasn't sure if I was a boy or girl. Duh!
10. I am on a special diet that controls my protein intake to protect my kidneys.
11. I can't control my toilet habits as well as I used to, but I refuse to wear a diaper.
12. Although Mom and Amy brought me home from the garage sale, I am considered Dad's dog because I stayed on his approval.
13. Mom never cleans up after my messes. Congratulations, Daddy Dave!
14. I still enjoy a walk, but I can't keep up with the wiggle-bottom Corgi.
15. I am almost deaf, although I can still hear if people whistle loudly or clap their hands.
16. I weight 22 pounds, which is what I've weighed most of my adult life. I'm not a fatso like the Corgi.
17. I have cataracts and see only very hazily. I can distinguish light and darkness but that's about it. I can still smell a treat from across the house.
18. I have never been crate trained and I ain't startin' now.
19. I have always cleaned myself like a cat.
20. In human years I would be 119 years old.
21. I still have all my teeth.
22. Veterinarian Rose "prophesied" that I could live to be 20. Oh my!
23. Mom has used my name as a password for her work computer.
24. I still eat and drink out of the same bowls I had when I was first adopted. At my age you appreciate antiques.
25. My favorite treats are Greenies -- and do I ever need them. My bad breath can peel paint.