Ranger (Glitter 14-423)

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
12/26/2014  Preferred, but not required Yes Optional  Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Though the name Glitter does reflect this puppy's personality, we call him Ranger in memory of Ranger 13-020 who passed away a few days before Christmas. Ranger is a ~19-week-old male Golden mix (estimated DOB 8/25/2014). He was rescued from the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska, along with his littermates, Tinsel 14-421 and Sparkle 14-422.

The day after joining RAGOM, Ranger became very ill and tested positive for parvovirus. He spent one week at an emergency veterinary clinic where they provided extraordinary supportive care. Ranger fought hard and was finally well enough to be released to our care on December 26. He is recovering nicely and one would never guess how sick this little boy had been. Ranger has a great appetite and looks like a typical happy, healthy puppy.

On January 5, Ranger went back to the vet for a checkup and Dr. M. was very pleased with his recovery. At 21 pounds, he has already gained back a third of the weight he lost during his illness. Ranger was brought up-to-date on his vaccinations and microchipped. The fecal examination indicated coccidia, which is being treated with Albon. Ranger is too young to check for heartworm, so that test will need to be done when he is ~ 7-8 months old. Finally, Ranger still needs to be neutered. However, Dr. M. would like to wait until Ranger gains an additional five pounds, so we estimate that he will be ready for neuter in about two weeks. By that time, he will no longer be shedding virus and can be considered parvo-free.

Now on to the fun stuff! Ranger is a very energetic, playful puppy and we are having a blast with him! He loves kids of all ages, is fine with our cats, and gets along great with our three resident dogs. His first few days here were very typical for a new puppy...teaching him which objects are okay to chew (toys: yes, hands: no!) and of course, potty training. Ranger is super smart and is catching on to potty training remarkably fast. We take him out every ~2-3 hours during the day and right after meals. He knows the command "go potty" and goes to the bathroom almost immediately (always a plus in the winter!). Ranger has free roam of the house as long as someone can keep an eye on him. He's only in his crate when he is unattended and at night. As one might expect, the first few nights were a little teary. But he sleeps through the night now.

Above all, Ranger is incredibly affectionate and just wants to be with his people. He is a confident little fellow and, so far, nothing seems to bother him. Car rides are cool, vacuum cleaners are noisy chew toys, and the vet is a great guy (true!).


In case you wondered why we ask this home visit question...

At a Glance #14-423

Mixed Breed Born: August 2014
Male 15 lbs

Status: Adopted

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
12/26/2014  Preferred, but not required Yes Optional  Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Though the name Glitter does reflect this puppy's personality, we call him Ranger in memory of Ranger 13-020 who passed away a few days before Christmas. Ranger is a ~19-week-old male Golden mix (estimated DOB 8/25/2014). He was rescued from the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska, along with his littermates, Tinsel 14-421 and Sparkle 14-422.

The day after joining RAGOM, Ranger became very ill and tested positive for parvovirus. He spent one week at an emergency veterinary clinic where they provided extraordinary supportive care. Ranger fought hard and was finally well enough to be released to our care on December 26. He is recovering nicely and one would never guess how sick this little boy had been. Ranger has a great appetite and looks like a typical happy, healthy puppy.

On January 5, Ranger went back to the vet for a checkup and Dr. M. was very pleased with his recovery. At 21 pounds, he has already gained back a third of the weight he lost during his illness. Ranger was brought up-to-date on his vaccinations and microchipped. The fecal examination indicated coccidia, which is being treated with Albon. Ranger is too young to check for heartworm, so that test will need to be done when he is ~ 7-8 months old. Finally, Ranger still needs to be neutered. However, Dr. M. would like to wait until Ranger gains an additional five pounds, so we estimate that he will be ready for neuter in about two weeks. By that time, he will no longer be shedding virus and can be considered parvo-free.

Now on to the fun stuff! Ranger is a very energetic, playful puppy and we are having a blast with him! He loves kids of all ages, is fine with our cats, and gets along great with our three resident dogs. His first few days here were very typical for a new puppy...teaching him which objects are okay to chew (toys: yes, hands: no!) and of course, potty training. Ranger is super smart and is catching on to potty training remarkably fast. We take him out every ~2-3 hours during the day and right after meals. He knows the command "go potty" and goes to the bathroom almost immediately (always a plus in the winter!). Ranger has free roam of the house as long as someone can keep an eye on him. He's only in his crate when he is unattended and at night. As one might expect, the first few nights were a little teary. But he sleeps through the night now.

Above all, Ranger is incredibly affectionate and just wants to be with his people. He is a confident little fellow and, so far, nothing seems to bother him. Car rides are cool, vacuum cleaners are noisy chew toys, and the vet is a great guy (true!).


In case you wondered why we ask this home visit question...

Updates

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Ranger is recovering nicely from his neuter surgery and the sutures will come out on February 9. After that, he will be good to go!

As Ranger grows and matures, we're seeing more and more of his personality emerge. He may be the most enthusiastic dog I've ever met! When he wants to come in the house, he jumps straight up in the air! He doesn't scratch the door....just straight up. He also does that when someone comes home. There's nothing like a silly, bouncing, lovable puppy to cheer anyone up after a bad day.

Like many youngsters, Ranger LOVES to play with other dogs. One of our residents finally decided to take him up on his offer and the two of them play every day now. They wrestle and chase each other around the yard until they're both out of breath. It's heartwarming to see Ranger finally experiencing the joy of puppyhood that he missed out on due to his rough start in life.


Ranger and Gracie. Valentines?

Another fun thing Ranger has discovered is riding in the car. It's the best! I take him with me every day to pick up our daughter at school and he sits nicely in the back, ears perked, watching the world go by.

Ranger is doing exceptionally well with house-training. He now follows the same routine as the other dogs and I no longer need to let him out as often as before. And he does let us know when he really needs to go out. Ranger is also much better about keeping his crate clean when left alone for a few hours.

If I had to choose one thought to describe Ranger, our daughter summed it up pretty nicely. She said, "I don't think I've ever seen Ranger when his tail isn't wagging!"

Monday, January 19, 2015

Ranger is officially parvo-free! He is no longer contagious and Dr. M. said that he should not experience any future health issues due to the infection.

So now we can move on to new adventures, including learning to walk on a leash. Ranger was a bit reluctant at first, but his desire to keep up with the pack helped him get past those first few balky steps pretty quickly. Now he loves going for walks and is usually the first one at the door when it's time to go. And once we're off, he lays his ears so flat against the back of his head that the tips almost touch. I don't know if he's concentrating really hard or if he's trying to be more aerodynamic, but either way it's incredibly cute!

Potty training is still going very well. Ranger is starting to figure out that if he waits by the back door, then someone will let him out. The only time he's still having a little trouble is when he's home alone in his crate. I suspect he gets anxious or upset, since he does just fine in his crate at night (the crate is next to our bed). However, I'm sure this will get better with time. Ranger will figure out that we always come back!

Finally, Ranger almost weighs enough to be neutered, so that procedure is scheduled for January 29. As soon as he is recovered, he will be ready for his forever home!

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