Written by Cat Schramm
Professional photography by Cat Schramm The Pet Photographer
We adopted Olly on the 26th of November 2024. When I was about seven years old, I told my mother that my dream dog would have wire hair, grey fur, long legs, and a smile that could shine straight through to my soul. For years, I searched – through shelters, breeders, anywhere I could – but my dream dog never appeared. In the meantime, I fell in love with all dogs and ended up adopting six, from Pekes to Pit Bulls.
In May 2024, I lost my soul dog, Jack, who’d been my best friend for 14 years. He’d carried me through loss, depression, and illness. His passing left a hole in my heart, and I truly believed I’d never find another dog I could love as much as I loved him.
Then, one day, while scrolling through Facebook, I saw a post from Husky Heaven Rescue featuring several dogs up for adoption. And there he was – the dog I’d dreamed of since I was seven. Without hesitation, I messaged Brenda, applied for him, passed the home check, and that very night, I brought Olly home.
From the moment we met, our bond was instant. The two-hour drive home was filled with tears – tears of joy, heartbreak, and hope. I could see how deeply Olly yearned for love, and I knew he was perfect.
We enrolled him in training classes at Pawsitively Pet Sitting and Training, and by the following Saturday, he was already in school. Olly is an incredibly social dog. He loves making friends and is absolutely crazy about running. He adores the Schramm crew, which includes five other dogs and three parrots, though he’s not too sure about the chinchillas – they move too fast for his liking!
Car rides were a struggle at first. Every time we drove to the park, he panicked, thinking he was being returned to the shelter. But, over time, he learned that car rides mean adventures and, of course, treats! Now he can’t stay out of the car.
Olly was never a naughty dog. He was just a dog in need of love, understanding, and playtime. He’s special in every way, and my only hope is that one day he’ll forget the pain of his past and embrace nothing but the love and joy that his future holds.
