OLIVE MAZZA

According to the International Journal of Caring Sciences (2019), "Animal contact has an important place in the lives of many people, as their presence alone can contribute to their peace and well-being. However, it seems that animals offer much more than just companionship. Their involvement to the treatment of mental illness is a fact for several decades, and the benefits obtained are significant".

​But we don't need science to know that, right? Just look at that smile. 

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Olive is a senior gal with a puppy spirit. She loves playtime, head kisses, butt rubs, and is obsessed with sunbathing on the balcony. She is the epitome of resilience and the importance of not giving up. Olive has been living with cancer since summer 2023 and, even though she was given two weeks to live at the time, she has defied the odds with ease. She continues to enjoy spreading her joy and unconditional love to everyone she meets.