Oliver, the SPCA adopted black dog is like any other dog and has a basic range of feelings. He just has a lot of them! Anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, and loneliness accompany Oliver to his new home where he sheds a few of these issues and teaches his new owners to cope with the rest. As Oliver matures, his humans learn that love, compassion, flexibility, tolerance, patience and acceptance apply to all beings but mostly to Oliver. Of course that is until Lexi the crocodile child arrives!