Boomer 13-178 [1]

 Happy Holidays from Ginger (07-404), Jackson (08-442), Benji (07-664), Kim and Bruce!

10/02/2013:

Hi there! Let me introduce to you the handsome Boomer 13-178. Boomer was surrendered to RAGOM because his owner just didn't have the time for him any longer.

Boomer is 8 years old and was owned by his original owners since he was a puppy. He is a reddish Golden Retriever with a thick and somewhat curly coat. He loves to be groomed! He is good for ear cleaning. Boomer was an outside dog all of his life and has transitioned into being inside and let out for potty breaks just great. He is housebroken. Boomer has free roam of the house all day while we are at work with absolutely no problems. We have a two-year-old Golden ourselves and they get along great! I also have two cats which he completely ignores..

He is a very loving dog. Boomer greets you in the morning with a quiet bark, and when we get home from work, he gets all wiggly as he is so happy to see you. It's pretty cute! He is a Velcro dog and wants to be with you at all times. As I type this, Boomer is laying at my feet! He gets lots of attention and very much love from my husband and I, and gives it right back to us. Boomer is not a barker outside in our yard when he sees another dog or people walking by. He doesn't get onto the couch without being invited. He takes treats gently. He loves his Nylabones. That is the only thing he chews on. He is not a counter surfer. Doesn't get into the garbage. He doesn't resource guard. Walks on a leash with no pulling. I really can't find anything wrong with Boomer. He is just what a Golden Retriever should be. Loving and gentle and loves tennis balls which is typical for a Golden!

Boomer is neutered, and thanks to RAGOM, he has had all of his vaccinations and is microchipped. Boomer does have heartworm disease and is going through the protocol which is recommended by the American Heartworm Society at this time. He is handling the treatment well and shows no outward sign of the disease. He eats and drinks great! I will keep you updated as to his status.

If you would like to make at donation to RAGOM to help defray some of his vet bills, as treating heartworm disease is very expensive, that would be awesome! We appreciate it so very much! Thank you!