CJ (Carolyn 17-049A) [1]

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:Date AvailableFenceKid FriendlyAnother DogCat Friendly3/15/2017 Required Age 8+ Required Not tested This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

3/15/2017:

Please welcome Carolyn to the RAGOM family!  Carolyn made the long journey by way of a Missouri commercial breeder auction where she and 7 of her puppies and ten Golden Retrievers began their new lives in the RAGOM family on March 2, 2017.  Her birthdate is 9/26/2013.

Carolyn is named in honor of one of RAGOM's generous donors that made it possible for Carolyn and her puppies (Jill 17-047A, Susan 17-048A, Sebastian 17-050A, Tim 17-051A, Dexter 17-052A, Jim 17-053A, Jerry 17-054A)  to be saved from the auction.  We are very grateful for the financial support that allows RAGOM to rescue and rehome these precious dogs.

Carolyn would like to tell you of her journey in the last 11 days.

Hi Everyone,

I am very quickly adjusting to life inside a home.  The first few days my crate was my safe place as I watched and listened to the new sights and sounds of my foster home. I have two golden doodle foster sisters to help guide me and show me that people are ok. I am very comfortable with other dogs and lean on them for support.

Here I am seeking comfort from my foster sister while at my first vet appointment.

I was poked and prodded, got some shots and they took some blood. Not sure what for, but they said all tests that came back were very good (no heartworms, or poopy worms), just some yucky stuff in my ears.  I have daily meds to clear that up but otherwise deemed healthy.  I will have another round of booster vaccines in another two weeks. I have to have some type of surgery on Friday March 24th  so my duties as mama are over! Time to get my girly-girly figure back! #NoMoreStretchMarks

By the middle of this week, I decided this foster home thing was a good thing and I busted a move and tore around the yard doing zoomies! That made FM REALLY HAPPY!  I watched one of my foster sisters doing that and she looked incredibly happy so I thought I'd give it a try.  Man, did that feel good!

Last Saturday, I got to go to my new friend Nicole's house and play with her, her foster brother John 17-045A that was rescued with me, and my foster sisters.  I haven't figured out why my foster sisters keep chasing tennis balls and bringing them back.   I prefer to run and chase John!

Playing with John 17-045A

More play with John 17-045A

And I can even be a tease too with John and lure him away from treat lineup.

For my first week in foster care, that was amazing. But FM wants to keep showing me new stuff, so now that I have started to feel more comfortable and do some bonding, we started going on walks. My first walk was 3 miles while the pretty snow was falling on Sunday  afternoon. I was a bit nervous and skittish at the cars that were moving and sounds coming from behind me.  But my foster sisters weren't bothered by that stuff, so I felt safe next to them.  We repeated the same route the next night when it was quiet out in the new snow and bright moonlight.  I did even better on my second 3 mile walk and didn't run into FM's legs nearly as much.  Then this morning before work, FM leashed up her dogs and I decided I didn't need to shy away from FM with the leash and went to her on my own.  I knew what was coming -- another walk!  Okay, okay, yes, I have found a new hobby that I love. Walking!  And I am pretty darn good at it if I do say so myself.  (FM note: Yes, remarkably good but does startle at sounds behind her.)

Now that I am adjusting to my new found feelings, I am more confident and showing off my doodle prance.

That's me looking all serious and stuff, you know, like a model on a runway.

My happiest times are when I am outside which is common for dogs used to living outside.  I am still skittish in the house and can dash from place to place but quickly learning the pleasures of comfy dogs beds, couches and even FM's bed!  I am sleeping in the crate at night as I am not housebroken yet (still figuring that stuff out) but FM is hoping very soon I will get it.  Tonight I ever so slowly crawled up on FM's bed since she invited me and I snuggled right in for some petting.  I have even developed the golden nudge when I want more attention and will use my paw too.  I figured if all that snuggling and hugging is good enough for my foster sisters, it is good enough for me. Little did I know how much I would enjoy it!  Though one of my sisters gives me a funny look when I am snuggling with FM on the couch. FM says that her feelings are a little hurt that I am getting so much attention.

Here I am asking for permission to sleep on the bed.
Sadly, the answer was "not yet."

Well, that brings me up to date on my first 11 days in fostercare.  FM says I am incredibly sweet and will be a great addition to a family soon.  I need another confident playful dog that will help me continue to grow in confidence in new surroundings, experiences and especially around people.  I might be slow to trust, but once I do, I will love my people.  Since I am a PM dog, if I have any kids in my home, they will need to be older than 8 years old.  I would do better in a quieter home over one that has a lot of noise and commotion.

My new family will have to be committed to obedience classes and have the patience and time required to work with me to build confidence and bring out my inner joy.

Have a great week!

Carolyn