Quinn 12-185

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July 2, 2012

Quinn was a one - two year old male stray that RAGOM rescued from Animal Control. He was a sweet, 47 pound guy, probably a mix of Lab, Chesapeake and Golden. Because Quinn was found as a stray, we had no history on him. We did know that he had been neutered shortly before being picked up by Animal Control, was underweight and had a docked tail that had not been properly taken care of.

Quinn spent some time in foster care where he exhibited severe resource guarding and was moved to boarding so we could keep his foster family and him safe. We did a behavioral evaluation and sadly Quinn flunked his evaluation. He guarded toys, treats and food and anything else that fell onto the floor. Because of the severity of his resource guarding we were unable to safely place him into another foster home and we could not safely adopt him out to the public.

As a rescue we must ensure that the dogs we adopt out are not a danger to the public or to our foster families. Today, after enjoying a nice morning of lots of treats, hugs, playtime and breakfast from McDonalds, I helped Quinn across the Rainbow Bridge. He passed quietly with his head resting on my arm and me holding his paw, reminding him that he was very loved and a good boy. Quinn is now free to run and play at the Bridge and is no longer worried about resources.

Quinn, you will undoubtedly be met by many RAGOM dogs who have passed before you and by all of our own dogs who are waiting for us on the other side. God speed my boy, God speed to you.

 

At a Glance #12-185

Mixed Breed Born: May 2011
Male 50 lbs

Status: Deceased

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July 2, 2012

Quinn was a one - two year old male stray that RAGOM rescued from Animal Control. He was a sweet, 47 pound guy, probably a mix of Lab, Chesapeake and Golden. Because Quinn was found as a stray, we had no history on him. We did know that he had been neutered shortly before being picked up by Animal Control, was underweight and had a docked tail that had not been properly taken care of.

Quinn spent some time in foster care where he exhibited severe resource guarding and was moved to boarding so we could keep his foster family and him safe. We did a behavioral evaluation and sadly Quinn flunked his evaluation. He guarded toys, treats and food and anything else that fell onto the floor. Because of the severity of his resource guarding we were unable to safely place him into another foster home and we could not safely adopt him out to the public.

As a rescue we must ensure that the dogs we adopt out are not a danger to the public or to our foster families. Today, after enjoying a nice morning of lots of treats, hugs, playtime and breakfast from McDonalds, I helped Quinn across the Rainbow Bridge. He passed quietly with his head resting on my arm and me holding his paw, reminding him that he was very loved and a good boy. Quinn is now free to run and play at the Bridge and is no longer worried about resources.

Quinn, you will undoubtedly be met by many RAGOM dogs who have passed before you and by all of our own dogs who are waiting for us on the other side. God speed my boy, God speed to you.