Beau (Gilmore 12-086)

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I'd like to introduce "Happy Gilmore". He was given this name by the caring people at the shelter/vet clinic in far northern Minnesota that saved his life by calling RAGOM. Those of you reading this in outlying areas please remind or tell your local vets and law enforcement about RAGOM. Gilmore was brought in as a stray by animal control and his time was close to being up.

He was neutered and had 3 cysts removed on 3/7/12. He was transported to me by one of the many great volunteers of RAGOM transport. Thank You very much Craig.

Gilmore met my 2 dogs with no problems at all. It was unknown if he was cat friendly, but met my cats with no problems also.

I knew about a cyst being removed but was surprised by the 3 cuts and 30+ staples. Gillmore was in good spirits and didn't seem to be bothered by them as much as I was. He ate and slept good that night.

I called the clinic where he came from the next morning to ask about the cysts. They were all normal fatty tissue. No suspicious ones. Yea!!!!

I took Gilmore to my vet later that day for blood and fecal tests. All tests came back good except for Lyme-Anaplasma. The positive on that test only means that Gilmore has been bitten by a deer tick at one time. He does not have Lyme disease now. No heartworm or any other parasites. The vet gave me anti-biotics to help ward off any possible infections from the cyst surgery. Her words were:" A healthy dog with Great teeth." She also said he could stand to gain 5-10 lbs. He will need to go back on 3/21/12 to have the staples removed. With all the unknowns of a stray,this was a very good trip to the vet.Both vets that have seen him agree that he is around 9 years old.He also has been micro-chipped.

I've only had Gilmore for 4 days so there is much more for me to learn about him but this is what I know so far.

Gilmore is very gentle about eating and taking treats out of my hands.

  • Gilmore is housebroken and will bark to go out for business.
  • Gilmore gets along with other dogs and cats. No resource guarding that I have seen[kitty watched him eat from inches away]
  • Gilmore does not counter surf and has free roam of the house with no problems
  • Gilmore wants to play ball. He can't untill the vet lifts his restrictions
  • Gilmore gives the Golden Nudge when he wants to play or have attention.
  • Gilmore will lay down when told but needs a little work on sit yet
  • Gilmore needs work on coming when called. He doesn't really know his new name yet.
  • Gilmore loves going for walks and doesn't pull.He is restricted to short walks now until the vet lifts his restrictions from surgery.
  • The pics don't do this handsome boy justice. He is not as greyed as he looks in the pics.

If it looks like Gilmore could fit in your heart and home, please contact your RAGOM placement advisor.

At a Glance #12-086

Golden Retriever Born: September 2003
Male 74 lbs

Status: Deceased

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I'd like to introduce "Happy Gilmore". He was given this name by the caring people at the shelter/vet clinic in far northern Minnesota that saved his life by calling RAGOM. Those of you reading this in outlying areas please remind or tell your local vets and law enforcement about RAGOM. Gilmore was brought in as a stray by animal control and his time was close to being up.

He was neutered and had 3 cysts removed on 3/7/12. He was transported to me by one of the many great volunteers of RAGOM transport. Thank You very much Craig.

Gilmore met my 2 dogs with no problems at all. It was unknown if he was cat friendly, but met my cats with no problems also.

I knew about a cyst being removed but was surprised by the 3 cuts and 30+ staples. Gillmore was in good spirits and didn't seem to be bothered by them as much as I was. He ate and slept good that night.

I called the clinic where he came from the next morning to ask about the cysts. They were all normal fatty tissue. No suspicious ones. Yea!!!!

I took Gilmore to my vet later that day for blood and fecal tests. All tests came back good except for Lyme-Anaplasma. The positive on that test only means that Gilmore has been bitten by a deer tick at one time. He does not have Lyme disease now. No heartworm or any other parasites. The vet gave me anti-biotics to help ward off any possible infections from the cyst surgery. Her words were:" A healthy dog with Great teeth." She also said he could stand to gain 5-10 lbs. He will need to go back on 3/21/12 to have the staples removed. With all the unknowns of a stray,this was a very good trip to the vet.Both vets that have seen him agree that he is around 9 years old.He also has been micro-chipped.

I've only had Gilmore for 4 days so there is much more for me to learn about him but this is what I know so far.

Gilmore is very gentle about eating and taking treats out of my hands.

  • Gilmore is housebroken and will bark to go out for business.
  • Gilmore gets along with other dogs and cats. No resource guarding that I have seen[kitty watched him eat from inches away]
  • Gilmore does not counter surf and has free roam of the house with no problems
  • Gilmore wants to play ball. He can't untill the vet lifts his restrictions
  • Gilmore gives the Golden Nudge when he wants to play or have attention.
  • Gilmore will lay down when told but needs a little work on sit yet
  • Gilmore needs work on coming when called. He doesn't really know his new name yet.
  • Gilmore loves going for walks and doesn't pull.He is restricted to short walks now until the vet lifts his restrictions from surgery.
  • The pics don't do this handsome boy justice. He is not as greyed as he looks in the pics.

If it looks like Gilmore could fit in your heart and home, please contact your RAGOM placement advisor.

Updates

Thursday, June 5, 2014

 

My beautiful 11-year-old Beau went to the Rainbow Bridge on May 27th, 2014.

Beau, I had you as my own for 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days.  But, you will be in my heart forever.  I will always be grateful to RAGOM for saving you and bringing you to me.  You were a big guy, yet gentle and patient to all, especially the young  grandkids.   Some of my fondest memories are of you playing keep-away with your toys, slowing down on our walks when you knew you were going too fast for my old legs, and laying on the rug next to my bed, stubbornly refusing to move when I wanted to get up.  But most of all I remember the love and devotion you had for me.  Thank you for coming into my life.  You will be forever loved and always in my heart.  Run free old boy, until I see you again.

Thank you RAGOM for the wonderful work you do.

 

Friday, March 23, 2012

Hi Gillmore fans, Gillmore here,

FD says I should get my side of my story out there, so I have to tell it.

Things are much brighter than they were a few weeks ago when I was at the shelter/vet clinic. I had all but a couple very small cysts removed. The one on my right rear leg had been bothering for quite some time. They are all healed up very good now. I had started to lick them as they were healing and getting itchy. FD got a clear plastic cone for my head so I couldn't lick them. I wasn't fond of the cone but didn't try to get it off.

I got to go see Dr Sarah on Wednesday to get the staples and a couple stitches removed. Dr Sarah was impressed with how much better everything and I looked from the visit 2 weeks previous. She said my fur looked so much better and the few pounds, I put on, really helped. I still need another 5 lbs or more to get to my ideal weight. Dr Sarah also said my muscle tone had improved from all the long walks and good food. FD walks me and foster sisters over 3 miles a day. Some days we go twice!!

FD keeps working with me on "sit" and "lay down". He says I'm getting better at both and coming when called. He even let me out a couple times without the leash. I came back as soon as I finished my business. FD gives me lots of praise, pets and treats when I do good things. I continue to get along great with foster sisters, all the kitties and any dogs I have met. I do want to chase squirrels and birds. I haven't had any potty accidents in the house at all. No counter surfing or inappropriate chewing either.

FD just reminded me to thank the caring people at the vet clinic up north and RAGOM for saving my life. I will be forever grateful. Please spread the word and help save more dogs like me.

FD says that I would be a great addition to any home. Speaking of which, I have a family coming to visit me on Sunday. Maybe they will be my furever family?

FD got some more pics of me also.

Gillmore 12-086