This 12-Year-Old “Grandpa” Lab-Newfoundland Mix Still Thinks Your Job Is Petting Him—Meet Olaf
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: saint paul MN, 55103
- Pet's Size: large
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Breed: Labrador Retriever / Newfoundland Dog / Mixed
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? yes
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: pet haven inc. of mn
- Address: 505 W Minnehaha Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103
- Site: http://www.PetHavenMN.org
Olaf isn’t slowing down—he’s simply entering his golden era of cuddles. At 12 years young, this big-hearted Lab/Newfoundland mix is looking for what he knows best: a warm couch, familiar humans, and a steady supply of affection on demand. After spending 9 years in one home, Olaf is now ready for his next chapter—one filled with comfort, companionship, and someone who doesn’t mind a very vocal cuddle supervisor.
And yes—he will remind you when you stop petting him. Politely. Or not-so-politely, with a surprisingly high-pitched “excuse me” bark.
Why Olaf Is Everyone’s Favorite Couch Supervisor
🐾 Age: 12 years
🐶 Breed: Labrador Retriever / Newfoundland mix
⚖️ Weight: ~80 lbs
💖 Extremely affectionate and people-loving
🏡 House-trained and crate-trained
🛋️ Professional-level cuddler with strong opinions on petting schedules
👨👩👧 Loves kids and enjoys human companionship
🐕 Dog-friendly and currently living peacefully with multiple dogs
🐈 Cat-friendly (mostly ignores them)
Life With Olaf
🐾 Low- to medium-energy—he enjoys a slower, cozy pace
🚶 Walks are helpful for his weight-loss journey and joint health
🎾 Gentle activity + routine exercise recommended
📣 Occasional “reminder bark” when affection quotas are not met
🛏️ Prefers being around people as much as possible
Important Health Notes
⚠️ Currently on a weight management plan (~80 lbs)
🦴 Takes glucosamine for joint support
🩺 Possible arthritis management in the future
⚕️ Has a fatty mass that is not currently causing issues
✂️ Regular grooming recommended for comfort and upkeep
What Olaf Is Looking For
✔️ A home where someone is around often
✔️ A patient, loving adopter who enjoys companionship
✔️ A calm lifestyle with regular, gentle exercise
✔️ A no-apartment/townhome home (due to his vocal nature)
Adoption Details
💰 Adoption Fee: $250 (includes medical care, vaccines, microchip, preventatives, and more)
📍 Location preference: Within ~150 miles of the Twin Cities (up to 250 considered)
📩 Apply: https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
Olaf isn’t asking for much—just a soft place to land, a steady hand for pets, and someone who understands that in his world, love is best expressed at close range… preferably nonstop.
