14. Olivia

Pet name (and nickname): Olivia (Livy)

Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: Liv was given her name by the Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Shelter before her adoption from the Leon County Humane Society

Pet’s date of birth: 9/2/2018

Pet’s gender: Female

Is your pet spayed or neutered: Yes

Pet’s breed: Schnauzer Terrier mix

Physical description: Medium-sized terrier, 24 lbs., medium grey with white markings on her chest and three of her feet, fluffy eyebrows, a short beard, wavy curls on her head, white streak on each ear, silvery grey, wavy to wire-haired coat on her back and sides.

How long have you had your pet? Since January 31, 2019.

If adopted, how did you come to adopt your pet: She was picked up by Tallahassee Animal Control, taken to our shelter, very thin but full of energy, and her hair coat was fairly short and darker. She was spayed and microchipped, then pulled by the Leon County Humane Society by a friend of ours who was looking for a foster. She stopped in our driveway, showed us her foster. After a few days we decided to adopt.

Favorite food/treats: Her morning and evening Honest Kitchen, plus part of our breakfast tidbits as well as little, tiny dog peanut butter-oat “bones.”

Tell us about your pet’s personality: Livy loves people and kids, she is loveable, perky and sometimes a bit mischevious.

What makes your pet happy: To ride in the car, go to outdoor music venues, being with her humans anywhere. Loves walks and dog park play.

What is unique about your pet: Her unusual coat—wavy and wiry over her back and sides (like a cape), and she is a great hugger.

Please tell us about any of your pet’s unusual characteristics or special talents: No answer provided

Please share a heartwarming story: Visiting a local Alzheimer respite group, and various nursing and assisted living facilities on a weekly basis.

What makes your pet special to you or your family: She is loving, has a bubbly and sometimes mischievous personality. Livy is a loyal and fun pet, who wants to love and please everyone she meets.

Why should your pet be Tally Top Pet: Proving that a dog picked up on the street, when given the opportunity and caring environment, can be a successful hospital therapy dog, giving back to her community, making all those who know and meet her smile.