Ranger 09-036

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Ranger 09-036 wants to say "Hi" to everyone out there in RAGOM land. He is the newest addition to our home, but I have a feeling he won't be with us long. He is a great pup! He's been here for about 2 hours now and we are still getting to know him, obviously, but here's what we know about him so far....

He was surrendered by a very loving family that wanted to see him go to a home that will give him more time and attention and more room to run and stretch his legs. He lived with a two year old little girl and his fur sibling Sunny 09-037 who was also surrendered and now in another RAGOM foster home.

He's very handsome and well behaved.
He knows sit, stay, lay down and drop.
Ranger is already neutered.
He weighs about 72 lbs. and is a bit on the tall side.
He is housetrained and had free roam of the house when his surrendering owners were gone.
He is 6 years old. His birthday is June 18th, 2002.
He will sit and wait for his food after you put it down. Just tell him "sit" then "wait" and then "good boy" when you want him to start eating.
He saw one of our cats and did not have a reaction. So I think he is cat safe.
Ranger and our resident Lucy met nicely. Lucy can be pretty snarky with new dogs when they arrive, but Ranger was excellent.

As far as I can tell, Ranger is a great big ol' teddy bear. In his previous home he was allowed on the furniture, but not the bed. We will continue this. In fact, he is napping at my side as I type this while sitting on the couch. Like most goldens, he is very much a people dog and likes to be near you. He is very affectionate.

We'll make an appointment at the vet in the next couple days to get his wellness check done and have his ear looked at. He seems to have an ear infection. We'll also get an exact weight on him and have him chipped.

If you like what you read and see, and you think Ranger may be a good addition to your family, email placementragom [dot] org to set up a meeting with him...

Thank you for reading about Ranger.

Just what IS this thing you keep pointing at me?

Is this my best side?

At a Glance #09-036

Golden Retriever	Born: January 2003
Male	70 lbs

Status: Deceased

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Ranger 09-036 wants to say "Hi" to everyone out there in RAGOM land. He is the newest addition to our home, but I have a feeling he won't be with us long. He is a great pup! He's been here for about 2 hours now and we are still getting to know him, obviously, but here's what we know about him so far....

He was surrendered by a very loving family that wanted to see him go to a home that will give him more time and attention and more room to run and stretch his legs. He lived with a two year old little girl and his fur sibling Sunny 09-037 who was also surrendered and now in another RAGOM foster home.

He's very handsome and well behaved.
He knows sit, stay, lay down and drop.
Ranger is already neutered.
He weighs about 72 lbs. and is a bit on the tall side.
He is housetrained and had free roam of the house when his surrendering owners were gone.
He is 6 years old. His birthday is June 18th, 2002.
He will sit and wait for his food after you put it down. Just tell him "sit" then "wait" and then "good boy" when you want him to start eating.
He saw one of our cats and did not have a reaction. So I think he is cat safe.
Ranger and our resident Lucy met nicely. Lucy can be pretty snarky with new dogs when they arrive, but Ranger was excellent.

As far as I can tell, Ranger is a great big ol' teddy bear. In his previous home he was allowed on the furniture, but not the bed. We will continue this. In fact, he is napping at my side as I type this while sitting on the couch. Like most goldens, he is very much a people dog and likes to be near you. He is very affectionate.

We'll make an appointment at the vet in the next couple days to get his wellness check done and have his ear looked at. He seems to have an ear infection. We'll also get an exact weight on him and have him chipped.

If you like what you read and see, and you think Ranger may be a good addition to your family, email placementragom [dot] org to set up a meeting with him...

Thank you for reading about Ranger.

Just what IS this thing you keep pointing at me?

Is this my best side?

Updates

Sunday, May 21, 2017

On May 19th, Ranger was helped across the Rainbow Bridge after suffering a possible stroke, just under a month away from his 15th birthday. He was a part of our family for over eight years, and will be sorely missed by us all. Ranger was one of the sweetest and most friendly dogs I have known; he could always brighten up someone’s day with his goofy smile and constant willingness to play fetch. Like many goldens, Ranger loved to swim, and one of his most favorite things to do was to go to the nearby lake and play in the water for as long as he could (when it was time to go, he would always be the very last one out, exhausted, yet forever hopeful that we might throw just one more stick for him). Long walks in the woods was second best, especially when given the opportunity to run around off-leash. Ranger was the sort of dog whom you could trust not to run off, unlike his fur-sister Sunshine. He would happily run ahead (and/or lag behind) on walks through trees and prairie. An easy-going guy, Ranger got along well with other dogs (as well as other creatures, such as guinea pigs and lambs), and loved his people dearly. He was loved by many and lived a long, happy life. Rest in peace, Ranger. We’ll miss you so much.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Ranger is having a fun autumn so far! He seems to be slowing down, and will spend most of his days lounging inside on dog beds or sitting outside while his humans do yardwork. Ranger does like to go on the occasional walk, but he grows tired quickly, and prefers to chase a ball around in the backyard instead. Since Ranger's last update, his fur-brother Toby passed away at the beginning of June.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Ranger continues to do well. In June, he will be fourteen years old, and is still pretty active (though does enjoy his naps) for a dog his age. He seems to like the warmer weather, and has fun playing in the yard, chasing after balls, and going on walks around the neighborhood. Ranger, Toby, and fellow RAGOM girl Sunshine all get along pretty well, and like to snooze in the same room as one another (though they never cuddle up together in a puppy pile, sadly).

Enjoy the new pictures!

Friday, October 9, 2015

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger is having a fun autumn! He enjoys going on walks and chasing a ball around in the backyard. Ranger, who turned thirteen over the summer, is often spotted sleeping on the couch or curled up in a small chair. Sometimes Toby will snooze beside him, and they look so cute next to each other.

Enjoy the new pictures!

~Atia C.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Ranger just turned 13! Happy birthday, old boy! Since his last update, we have moved to a new house. All the dogs have settled in well to their new surroundings. We have a fenced-in yard now, which is really nice.

On Father's Day, my dad and sister and I took the dogs to a nearby lake, and Sunshine and Ranger had a blast fetching sticks in the water and swimming. Ranger didn't want to leave when it was time to go.

I'm looking forward to a fun summer with Ranger!

Friday, April 24, 2015

Ranger is still doing fine, and seems to really like the warm weather. He loves chasing balls across the yard, though likes going on walks, too. Since Ranger's last update, his doggie friend, Buster, passed away. They were such good friends, and I have attached a photo of the two of them together. Ranger continues to get along well with his fur siblings, Toby and RAGOM girl Sunshine. They never play together, but do enjoy being outside with each other. Ranger is such a sweet boy, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to adopt him.

Buster and Ranger

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger is enjoying the snowy weather a lot. His golden friend, Tucker, spent the day with us this past week, and the two of them had so much fun outside, playing in the snow together. He gets along well with Sunshine and Toby, and is still very spry despite his age. Enjoy the new pictures!

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger had a great Christmas! His golden friend, Buster, and Bentley, a Bichon mix, stayed at our house over the holidays. All the dogs enjoyed romping around in the yard together and louging around the house.

Ranger loves the snow, and enjoys chasing a ball across the yard, going for walks in the woods nearby, and catching snowballs we throw for him. He is also perfectly happy to cuddle up next to me while I do schoolwork and he takes a nap.

Atia C.

Sunshine, Toby, Ranger & Buster

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger continues to do well. Since his last update, he gained another fur brother. Our new dog is called Toby, and he is about ten years old. He and Ranger can often be seen napping on the couch next to each other.

It snowed this week, and Ranger loved getting to go outside and play in it. My sister and I threw snowballs for him, and he got very good at catching them in his mouth. He still likes going for walks, but playing fetch is his ultimate favorite thing to do in the whole world. He could fetch balls forever. He does get tired, but is always very reluctant to go back inside.

Ranger also loves to cuddle up against us while we're sitting on the couch or bed, and receive lots of pets. He also likes to sleep in RAGOM fur-sister Sunshine's bed, which is about two times too small for him, though he somehow manages to squeeze into it, though usually his back feet and tail are sticking out.

Ranger puts up with Sunshine's puppy antics very well, and didn't seem to mind at all when Toby joined the pack. Ranger is a very sweet, loving golden, and we're all glad that he is a part of our family.

~Atia C.

Ranger & Toby

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger continues to do well. He turned twelve in June, but still seems young. He is in great shape for his age, and everyone admires how sweet and calm he is. Ranger and Sunshine (Blondie 13-433) get along pretty well, and will occasionally be seen sleeping together on the bed or couch. He enjoys it when his two doggy friends, Buster (another golden) and Bentley (the white dog shown in one of the attached pictures) come for a playdate. Ranger is a great, gentle dog, and we all enjoy having him in our lives.

~Atia C.

Bentley, Sunshine, & Ranger

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Dear RAGOM,

Ranger 09-36 is almost twelve years old now, but he still loves chasing a ball across the yard. He is a sweet old boy, and enjoys napping on beds, going for short walks, and being petted. Ranger soaks up all of the attention he can get, and loves going for car rides. He is such a great dog.

Atia C.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Here we are on a nice warm day where Ranger and resident Lucy got to outside and play for a long time today. Ranger does great at fetch and he loves to do it as long as you can. Lucy and Ranger are good buddies now and have started playing. Ranger is a very goofy boy. When he wants to play, he sort of hops around in circles like a bucking bronco and then hip checks into Lucy and then they start wrestling.

Ranger is an incredible boy. He is soooo kind and gentle and so sweet. He knows all his commands and listens so well. He is such a cuddle bug and wants to be around you whenever he can. He thinks he's a lap dog and will crawl right up on you on the couch or the recliner. He loves to nuzzles his head up underneath your chin and just relax. He's a big teddy bear.

He weighed in at 69 lbs when we took him to the vet last Monday. His ear infection is doing better and he is not in as much discomfort when we clean it and put the ointment in.

He's looking forward to meeting his potential forever family tomorrow. I'm sure he will melt their hearts. He is just so sweet....

We'll let you know how it goes.

I've attached some new photos of Ranger and his friend Lucy outside today. One is of him meeting the neighbor's beagle thru the fence. He did great. He also met all the smaller neighbor children this afternoon and was happy to see them.

Cross your paws for Ranger tomorrow.

Thank you for reading about him and all the other RAGOM pups.

Handsome Ranger	Easy Runner
Lucy and Ranger	Meeting the neighboring beagle
Minnesota Wild fan	Ranger smooching Lucy
Such a sweet boy