MaryAnn 11-108

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What could be more appropriate on "Mothers Day" than a new posting to available dogs of a sweet, loving mom like "Annie". This shy gentle girl is a rescued PM mom from a breeder in N.D.
 
She is a seven year old 70 lb spayed female, up to date on all vaccinations. Passed tests for Lyme's, heart worm,and intestinal parasites with flying colors. She was spayed on 4/28 and did have some problems with that. Her right ovary was larger than a baseball and full of watery cysts. It took a very long time to do the surgery. The Vet said this had to be very painful for her and would be for a short time afterwords. There is no cancer involved here just watery cysts. Just to show what a tough girl she is, she showed no outward signs of pain.(the ovary's in a Golden are normally the size of a penny.) She is now back to normal and doing well ten days later.
 
"Annie" is a typical PM girl. When she first arrived here she was afraid to walk through the door into the house. Reluctantly she finally came in (treats), but was very cautious and leery of being inside a home. The first two nights she was crated and was afraid to enter that also. After a few treats tossed in she finally would go in and dash right out again with the treat. She did well in her crate through out the night, not a peep was heard from her. She is a very clean lady for a out-door girl and has had no accidents in the house. In fact she now seems to be house trained. She hasn't learned how to ask to go out yet, but if watched closely when she starts pacing it is time to go out. After the first two nights of her new found freedom she had her first night of free run and did well. She now has free run of the house and has been left alone for up to eight hours (for testing purposes only) with no problems. She gets along great with the resident pack and has learned a few things from them also. If there is any problem it's from my female. Annie goes out of her way to stay away from her. They now get along fine and enjoy their walks together.
 
She is very afraid of quick movements, loud noises, a hand with anything in it. (news papers, etc.) She was afraid of the TV at first, but has now accepted it ( I showed her a rerun of the Packers Super Bowl victory and that is all it took.). She is a very smart girl who just needs that special someone who can be patient and gentle until she gets used to the idea of this new found freedom and indoor living. Every day is a new learning experience for her.
 
What she needs at this point in her life is a quiet home with a family who is home most of the time. I don't think young children are a option at this point. Not that she doesn't like them as she likes everyone, but they are kids and move quickly and usually make lots of noise. (well at least mine did!!) Annie isn't ready for that yet.
 
She likes to lay on the deck or in front of the walkout and watch the squirrels and birds at the feeder. She is now at the point where she is stalking them. I think given a chance when she was younger she would have made a wonderful hunter and retriever.  When she first arrived she was mesmerized by the trees. I know there aren't many forests in ND so I suppose it was quite a sight for her to behold.
 
I will keep everyone updated on this sweet-heart. I don't imagine she will be on the list for very long though, as good dogs like her never are. When I started fostering several years ago I made myself a promise that I would never adopt one of my fosters no matter how much I loved them. Well Annie is pushing me to the limit on that promise.

 

 

At a Glance #11-108

Golden Retriever Born: March 2004
Female 65 lbs

Status: Deceased

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What could be more appropriate on "Mothers Day" than a new posting to available dogs of a sweet, loving mom like "Annie". This shy gentle girl is a rescued PM mom from a breeder in N.D.
 
She is a seven year old 70 lb spayed female, up to date on all vaccinations. Passed tests for Lyme's, heart worm,and intestinal parasites with flying colors. She was spayed on 4/28 and did have some problems with that. Her right ovary was larger than a baseball and full of watery cysts. It took a very long time to do the surgery. The Vet said this had to be very painful for her and would be for a short time afterwords. There is no cancer involved here just watery cysts. Just to show what a tough girl she is, she showed no outward signs of pain.(the ovary's in a Golden are normally the size of a penny.) She is now back to normal and doing well ten days later.
 
"Annie" is a typical PM girl. When she first arrived here she was afraid to walk through the door into the house. Reluctantly she finally came in (treats), but was very cautious and leery of being inside a home. The first two nights she was crated and was afraid to enter that also. After a few treats tossed in she finally would go in and dash right out again with the treat. She did well in her crate through out the night, not a peep was heard from her. She is a very clean lady for a out-door girl and has had no accidents in the house. In fact she now seems to be house trained. She hasn't learned how to ask to go out yet, but if watched closely when she starts pacing it is time to go out. After the first two nights of her new found freedom she had her first night of free run and did well. She now has free run of the house and has been left alone for up to eight hours (for testing purposes only) with no problems. She gets along great with the resident pack and has learned a few things from them also. If there is any problem it's from my female. Annie goes out of her way to stay away from her. They now get along fine and enjoy their walks together.
 
She is very afraid of quick movements, loud noises, a hand with anything in it. (news papers, etc.) She was afraid of the TV at first, but has now accepted it ( I showed her a rerun of the Packers Super Bowl victory and that is all it took.). She is a very smart girl who just needs that special someone who can be patient and gentle until she gets used to the idea of this new found freedom and indoor living. Every day is a new learning experience for her.
 
What she needs at this point in her life is a quiet home with a family who is home most of the time. I don't think young children are a option at this point. Not that she doesn't like them as she likes everyone, but they are kids and move quickly and usually make lots of noise. (well at least mine did!!) Annie isn't ready for that yet.
 
She likes to lay on the deck or in front of the walkout and watch the squirrels and birds at the feeder. She is now at the point where she is stalking them. I think given a chance when she was younger she would have made a wonderful hunter and retriever.  When she first arrived she was mesmerized by the trees. I know there aren't many forests in ND so I suppose it was quite a sight for her to behold.
 
I will keep everyone updated on this sweet-heart. I don't imagine she will be on the list for very long though, as good dogs like her never are. When I started fostering several years ago I made myself a promise that I would never adopt one of my fosters no matter how much I loved them. Well Annie is pushing me to the limit on that promise.

 

 

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Monday, July 6, 2015

 

Farewell Beloved Annie

Her coat was rough when she came and she had a broken tooth. There were lots of little scars on her head. Her right eye streamed constantly and her left ear needed constant cleaning. And Annie (previously Mary Ann) was absolutely perfect!

Annie loved everyone and was loved by everyone. The meter reading lady carried extra treats for her and always had to sit and chat with her. The cleaning crew always “visited” with her before they went to work. Our granddaughter loved to hug her and my best friend always sat on the couch with her “Annie B-nanny”. And we loved her beyond measure. She quietly kept me company through a serious illness. She loved car rides and being at the cabin. She was a perfect canoe passenger and always calm around the horses.

She must have had a horrible first seven years in a puppy mill, but she was so happy for the last four. She deserved so many more, but cancer is an undefeatable enemy. We lost the fight on Memorial Day.

So farewell beloved Annie. Your pain is over. Ours will take much longer.

 

Friday, November 9, 2012

From Annie's forever family...

Bless all you volunteers! I read Willow's story with tears in my eyes. My tears were for Willow and for our incredible Annie (formerly Mary Ann, a Jack J. foster). Annie, too, was a puppy mill dog and I grieve for what she endured before she won the lottery. It mystifies us how a dog like Annie could have endured so much and still be so sweet and perfect. She came to her Forever Home a year and a half ago after we lost our beloved Karma (also a RAGOM adoptee). I didn't think I could love another dog like I loved Karma, but Annie stole my heart. She is so smart, but also gentle and sweet. She rarely barks, stays in the yard (she does have 2 fenced acres in the back), loves everyone, doesn't ever chew things except her woobie collection, and tolerates the cat with infinite patience.

It must have been horrible for a dog like this to be deprived of human affection, but she is surrounded by it now. She is loved by Jerry and me first and our 7-year-old granddaughter, but after that, her circle of friends has grown by leaps and bounds. I often pick up my granddaughter at school and Annie has met hordes of little rug rats with aplomb. She loves going to the barn to visit the horses and recently even went on a trail ride with my husband and his horse Jackie. She loves to ride in the car and goes everywhere with me unless it's a hot day or a terribly long wait. She has a dog bed in every room, but prefers the furniture. Her special love is going to the cabin where she can chase all sorts of critters and check out enticing scents. She has even canoed the Yellow River like a pro. She goes on two walks a day and reminds you when you're a little tardy with the walk. But I think most of all Annie loves to sit with you and have you rub her head and tell her how beautiful she is.

So, my deepest wish for Willow is that she, too, will find her Forever Home and live the Golden Life like Annie. But without you wonderful people, none of this would be possible. So my hat is off to you and my deepest gratitude to you for rescuing Annie so she could come to us. She would send her deepest thanks, but she's busy napping on the couch.

Roseann C.