Hello my name is Oliver, formerly known as Alfie. I was adopted by the Koch family in July 2008 and they decided I needed a new name. Why Oliver? My human sister named me after a singer in one of her favorite bands. I must like it since I am answering to it. However, I think I heard them talking about renaming me again to “Lizard tongue”. Apparently I like to lick and my tongue moves so fast it reminds them of a lizard. Whatever they are?

I think I am about 9 months old now and I have the run of the house. And when I say “run of the house” I really mean run!! I do get crated if the family needs to go away for longer periods of time. I still like to chew on few things (rugs, chair legs, pillows) and chase the house cats. There fun to play with!!!

My family plays with me every day and gives me the appropriate discipline and loving as needed. Mom is especially nice and is easy to “get out of the doghouse” with when I have been bad. I am practically housebroken but do have an occasional slip. I just can’t master turning the doorknob by myself. May be it’s some of my family’s fault for not paying attention when I am giving them the signal. However I am doing great.

I have an 8 year-old canine step-sister Kasie (black lab mix) and three Cat step-sisters (Meggie, Ella and Lilly). As I mentioned before I like to chase the cats on occasion and for that I get in trouble (but hey it’s fun for me).

Although I like to play with, irritate and annoy my sister Kasie she is a good sport when it comes to being patient with me. She is not that energetic as me but it is nice to have her here and nice that she is mentoring me (barking at me). She does a lot of that at times! One great think that we do together is Mom and/or Dad takes us to the local park and lets us run free. We have a great time chasing the ball and each other and playfully fighting. This is great exercise for me and Kasie.

I have grown so much since I left my foster home and am taller than my sister Kasie. My Dad says I must be part hound by the way that I bark. I have learned quite a bit and I imagine I will continue to be curious for sometime.

I continue to be a curious dog and still trying to understand what all of this white stuff is outside. It’s fluffy, wet and cold but it’s fun to play in.

I sure like it here and want to thank my former foster mom, Robin, and L.E.A.R.N for all they have done for me and placing me in a good home.