Welcome Maggie to RAGOM!!! Maggie came into RAGOM with her sister and litter mate Ginger 14-238. Maggie will turn 7 on Sept. 30th . She is a Golden mix and received her black coloring from either her Dad or Mom which was probably a Lab. Maggie has the wonderful characteristics of a Golden Retriever. After watching these girls together for a week I feel they do not need to stay together and would do fine apart. Maggie's needs are different then her sisters in that Maggie does not need a dog in her forever home and would do best as an only dog. Maggie likes other dogs, but in her home she feels she needs to keep a watchful eye on them and then tends to get a little to bossy with them. Dogs are no different then humans in needs within their home and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that - so for this reason being an only dog would bring joy in Maggie's life. Maggie would do better with older children only for the reason that she likes a quieter home. The child she met was a 9 year old and Maggie did well, but she did retreat to her bed wanting to get away from all the commotion of a louder boisterous boy.

Maggie transitioned into our home nicely. She is so very gentle, low key and beautiful. Maggie's black coat is so soft, shines and is speckled with golden highlights. She loves to be groomed and will fall asleep while grooming her. Maggie will even come and lay down when you take the brush or comb out. Her love for humans is beyond anything I've ever seen before in a Golden - Maggie loves people!! She has the Golden nudge and paw lift that Golden's are known for and she will fall asleep while you're petting her. Every time I walk near her or look at her - her tail will start thumping wildly and she'll roll to her side and lift her paw to be petted. Her tail wags like a propeller on a plane - fast and beautiful. She really knows how to get foster Mom down on the floor for loving and cuddle time :-) If we're out walking in the yard she'll follow and then sit by you and look up at you with those brown eyes that will melt your heart. Maggie has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. Maggie was never kenneled in her previous home and while we did briefly kennel her twice she showed that it stressed her and we never kenneled her again. There is no reason she would need to be kenneled in her forever home. She's had free roam in my home with no issues, not destructive, totally house trained and doesn't get into anything. Maggie hasn't ventured into our bedrooms yet, but in time I know she's would love to sleep next to her human's bed. With both girls I don't know if they were ever allowed in rooms other then the living room or kitchen since those are the two rooms they've only wanted to be in. They do walk into the computer room, get some loving and then return to the living room. Maggie does not get up on furniture even though it's allowed in our home. She doesn't beg for food and when I offered her some people food she was hesitate to take it, but she did. Maggie has the softest mouth and takes treats so gently. It's like you almost have to put it in her mouth for her. Just like her sister she is perfect! The day she arrived to our home foster Dad said 'I don't know how I'm going to let her go'. It was love at first sight! I've left her home alone (with her sister) for 2 hours and she did fine. She could easily be left longer. Maggie will sleep on her bed waiting for your return home.

Maggie will pick up a stuffed toy - she loves the round ball shaped toys - and carries it to her bed and plays with it. The squeaker surprises her if she actually makes it squeak, but what she really likes to do with it is roll it around. Maggie loves walks and will pull in the beginning then settles down after awhile. Her perfect spot is snuggled close to you or on her bed that's in the same room as you. Just like her sister Ginger 14-238 she loves dog beds. If you're sitting in a chair she'll sit next to you and slowly slide down to lay by your feet or on your feet. Come winter she'll keep your feet toasty warm. Maggie is my kitchen companion. She supervises my cooking, listens to me when I'm talking and overall she's been my companion. Maggie has good recall and will come whenever called. She likes it more inside then out, but it could be just because it's been so hot lately. She'll go out and do her jobs and come right back inside. She does like to have a human with her outside, but I think she's doing that right now because everything is so new to her. Maggie has very rarely barked and when she did it was a 'bark once' and then not again.

Maggie's had her wellness vet check-up and is a little over weight. Vet would like to see her lose around 5 to 8lbs, but have it lost slowly. With daily walks and normal activity she should lose that without any problems. Just like her sister she's at the age where she's getting closer to needing her teeth cleaned. Maggie tested positive for Lyme's and is being treated for that. She was put on Doxycycline for 4 weeks. The vet feels that might be causing her slowness, tiredness and overall feeling punk. The vet told me that after even a week on the medication we'll see a noticeable difference in her - she'll be feeling a whole lot better. Her kidneys were checked and thankfully they are functioning normally and looking good. Even feeling punk she gets a spurt of energy and will softly play with her sister - only lasting a minute or two and I've seen Maggie run with a spurt of energy that is so wonderful to see. She has speed in those legs! Maggie also has some urine leakage that RAGOM is checking. She had some problems with this 2 years prior to coming into RAGOM and because it's reoccurred RAGOM is checking to see what's causing it to happen again. She did have an ultrasound draw for sterile urine to be tested and the results from that test were good. We're hoping the problem is just a 'girl dog thing' and medication will take care of it. If you've thought of making a donation to RAGOM or would like to sponsor Maggie that would be wonderful!! Maggie's vet bills are adding up and RAGOM would appreciate your donation to help Maggie and all the other RAGOM dogs in their care. RAGOM has so graciously taken in dogs knowing they've been Lyme's positive or Heartworm positive so the dogs could be treated and live a healthy normal life. 

Maggie is a 'Golden Gem' in a black coat. Any family that adopts her will gain a best friend and loving companion. If we didn't have a resident dog in our home already she would of become a member of our family. Video of Maggie playing with her ball - Maggie