Gideon 09-437

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My name is Gideon The GReat and I am 7 years old. As my name suggests, I am a Mighty Warrior. Foster Mom says I’m just a big, goofy lug but soon she will see my full Warriorness. I’ve been in RAGOM’s care now for 7 days, living with the two resident K9s, and things are going very well. I’ve had an opportunity to show Foster Mom only glimpses of my Mighty Warriorness but I can tell she’s suitably impressed. Okay…so we haven’t really had much opportunity for Warriorness but we will and when we do I will rise to the occasion. During my stay in foster care, I will teach all of you non-Warriors about this noble position. In the meantime, I’m enjoying my walks and car rides and free roam of the castle while ensuring the other two K9s are kept safe from the vermin that roam these plains known as the backyard. Foster Mom isn’t quite sure what I’ll need in a forever home yet but her preliminary thoughts are a fence and perhaps another dog. I lived with cats so that might be nice. And I’ll need toys. The Warrior kind like rope toys and nylabones.

I've had my wellness check and the vet confirmed my supremeness. I am healthy except for gingivitis and a mild ear infection and I am up to date on everything.

More to come as Foster Mom gets to know me better.

Mighty Warrior Factoid: When wearing a Gentle Leader, a Mighty Warrior will rub their snout on the legs of perfect strangers and, with Warrior eyes, attempt to convince them that they are a victim of abuse.

At a Glance #09-437

Golden Retriever Born: November 2001
Male 83 lbs

Status: Deceased

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My name is Gideon The GReat and I am 7 years old. As my name suggests, I am a Mighty Warrior. Foster Mom says I’m just a big, goofy lug but soon she will see my full Warriorness. I’ve been in RAGOM’s care now for 7 days, living with the two resident K9s, and things are going very well. I’ve had an opportunity to show Foster Mom only glimpses of my Mighty Warriorness but I can tell she’s suitably impressed. Okay…so we haven’t really had much opportunity for Warriorness but we will and when we do I will rise to the occasion. During my stay in foster care, I will teach all of you non-Warriors about this noble position. In the meantime, I’m enjoying my walks and car rides and free roam of the castle while ensuring the other two K9s are kept safe from the vermin that roam these plains known as the backyard. Foster Mom isn’t quite sure what I’ll need in a forever home yet but her preliminary thoughts are a fence and perhaps another dog. I lived with cats so that might be nice. And I’ll need toys. The Warrior kind like rope toys and nylabones.

I've had my wellness check and the vet confirmed my supremeness. I am healthy except for gingivitis and a mild ear infection and I am up to date on everything.

More to come as Foster Mom gets to know me better.

Mighty Warrior Factoid: When wearing a Gentle Leader, a Mighty Warrior will rub their snout on the legs of perfect strangers and, with Warrior eyes, attempt to convince them that they are a victim of abuse.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

 

On September 19th, our mighty warrior, Gideon, crossed the Rainbow Bridge to be with Grandpa Earle, Goldie, Oliver and many other friends. He was a loving RAGOM dog, and a loyal companion who gave many love with his gentle presence. We will always miss our handsome boy's thumping tail which greeted us every time he saw one of us and the many miles we would cover on our walks. Our “big man”, as Quinn referred to him, loved all of the teenagers and kids around him and would offer to wrestle with them, love them up or eat any food they made available (he especially liked Buffalo Wild Wings J). We took many pontoon rides together and he loved riding on the back bench of the Denali with whomever could fit with him on the seat. How blessed we were to have Gideon as a part of our family and we have treasured memories of our time with this big boy. God has another golden angel in heaven and one day we will continue those walks that Gideon so loved. With much gratitude and love – Becky, Bob, Quinn, Andrew, Jake and Patch.


Gideon's buddy Patch trying to get him to play.


At the lake and eating cookie dough with Quinn -- yummy


Gideon Baking with the Kids


Lovin' Gideon


Watching the kids play boot hockey


Our mighty warrior - Gideon -- we love you!

 

Sunday, October 25, 2009

It’s Gideon the GReat with a report from foster care. Things are still going exceptionally well for me as I adjust to life here. I can tell that my strength and leadership are greatly respected by the locals. I find I can occasionally let my guard down and indulge in some fun and games with Foster Mom. I especially enjoy tug and have found several toys that I parade around with. I’ve also manipulated…I mean, earned the right to lay on the couch. This was achieved by repeatedly putting a paw on the cushion and deploying my Warrior hypnosis skills until Foster Mom brought out a bed sheet and invited me up. This higher vantage point results in improved watching-over capabilities which I am able to execute through closed eyes. You’re impressed, I know. Unfortunately I have discovered that Foster Mom also has some hypnosis skills and she can make me melt by kissing me between the eyes while scratching my ears. Sometime I must work on my resistance to this technique.

We go on a walk or two a day here and I have been deemed a superb walker. I don’t sniff, I don’t even mark. I wait patiently while the other two K9s do both. Constantly. A good Warrior is tolerant of the less noble. I have also been deemed a most excellent snuggler.

Foster Mom is having a difficult time finding something this Mighty Warrior will eat. Kibble is for the peasantry and a Warrior will always hold out for moist food. We’re using the trial and error method to find something I will consider palatable. The resident K9s cross their paws with each attempt and seem pleased when I’m unimpressed with the latest selection. It occurs to me that they have grown wider since I got here. Foster Mom is surmising that perhaps consuming moist food is why my teeth are in dire need of a cleaning. I’ll need to have them taken care of as soon as I get into my forever castle.

I’ve also been completing a series of exercises as part of a personality assessment. A Mighty Warrior has A LOT of personality so this was a walk in the dog park for me. I’ve scored in the ‘easy’ quadrant for almost everything including grooming & nail trimming, bathroom habits, vet visits, social skills and treat taking. I’m in the ‘manageable’ quadrant for eating, relinquishing high value items (I’ll give up most everything freely but I didn’t want to give up my rawhide without being offered a treat in its place), and space needs (this one isn’t really fair in my opinion because I can’t help that I’m tall and lanky. On the other paw, I guess I wouldn’t have to nap in the middle of the couch).

Contact your placement adviser if you’d like to schedule an interview. I will give all serious inquiries my utmost consideration.

Mighty Warrior Factoid: A Mighty Warrior will hide his face when sleeping in order to remain all stealth-like.


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