Chelsea 08-239 [1]

Sponsored by: Carolyn Bailey

Dear RAGOM, 

I'm new to your family, so I wanted to introduce myself and let everybody know a little bit of info about me.

My previous owners moved out of their house in the late fall, and left two puppies and myself to fend for ourselves out in the cold.  We ran out in the country in Iowa for about 2 months, before ending up on a farm.  The farmer was not happy with us making ourselves at home, because we were eating all of his cats food.  I guess when you have your ribs and spine showing, some people are still very unkind!!!  Well, the farmer was about to shoot us, when our Angel by the name of Jayne stepped in.  She took us in, and nursed us back to health and took very good care of us.  Unfortunately, one of the puppies disappeared before Jayne could get to us, but one of the other one got real lucky and found a great home.  Jayne had a harder time finding me a good home, so I have been hanging out with her for the last 3 months.  She already had 7 dogs herself with a lot of medical issues so she wanted to make sure I got all the love and attention that I deserved, so that he how I ended up with you guy's.

Since I have been here in the cities, I have been very busy with appt's.  Yesterday, I spent the day at the vet's office getting my teeth cleaned and having some x-rays taken on both my knees and hips.   They did not come back as I had hoped they would, but FM said not to worry because RAGOM will take care of me.  The x-ray's on my hips show I have mild to moderate hip dysplasia.  I have already stated to take some supplements, so my hips should start to feel much better.  Now, for my knee's, they are going to need a little work. My left knee has a full tear in the cranial cruciate ligament (ACL).  And my right knee has some laxity in it indicating either a partial tear or a chronic tear of my (ACL).  Jayne heard through the grape vine that I was hit by a car when I was younger, so that it probably why my knees are so banged up!!

My FM mom knew something was definitely wrong with me, but had no idea how bad because of my laid back, easy going personality.  She said I 'am the sweetest girl, and by far one of her easiest fosters.  I only bark if somebody comes up to the house, I do not counter surf, I love both adults and kids, 100% house broken and already know basic commands.   As you can see, I have a little of both Golden and Lab in me.  FM said that I have the best of both worlds because both breeds are faithful loving companions :-).  As you can see, I 'm big and beautiful weighing in at 90lbs.  But, like everybody else, I need to work on losing a couple to help my joints out. 

Oh, before I go, I wanted to thank Rich for all the pampering I received at the Spa today.  My coat feels sooo much better, and I must say, I just "shine" now.  I walked out of there feeling and looking good!!!  He was nice enough to donate some sessions to RAGOM so we can all go get pampered like we all love to have done to ourselves. 

Well, I'm off to get some beauty sleep with my new foster fur siblings Billy, Sydney and Lucky.  They have been very patient with me the last couple of days, due to me being a little growly with them, but now I have decided that I like them.  They just do not understand how all of my joint's feel and what I have been through the last several months.  

Have a great day everybody!!!

Chelsea