Recent Updates
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Twinkle, Twinkle, little star…
Twinkle is an absolute joy! She is very playful, happy, and loves to carry her toys around. Foster has to make sure toys don’t wind up outside. She loves to counter-surf, and clean...
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Taffy has had a great 2 weeks, resting and snuggling. Such a good girl, she will make a wonderful companion as she’s very happy just hanging out with you.
She acclimated very well to her new foster home, eating...
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Every year since we've gotten Linus (14-344) we have done professional pictures at a local humane society fundraiser. This year's turned out quite handsome. We thank Choke Cherry Photography in Brookings SD for...
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Well, time has been FLYING! We missed a pupdate on Scout on his 4th birthday (5/26/18) and figured we’d get one posted now before his adoption day (12/27) comes and goes!
Scout has continued to blossom and live...
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Missy has invented her own version of Hide ’n Seek. Especially after a walk or a meal, she is quite playful. She’ll find her tennis ball, which is usually close by, just in case—and nudge it with her nose under...
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Bailey is progressing so well. She does great with the foster pack. She loves to carry her babies around, and she and Bridger the Doodle have fun playing tag and stealing each other’s toys.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
Please join me in welcoming little Violet! She came to RAGOM from a surrendering owner whose dog had a surprise litter of pups. Violet came to us along with a sister and a brother. They are all adorable black...
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Saturday, December 1, 2018
Lance is an approximately 17-week-old male Goldendoodle that was lucky enough to come in to RAGOM on November 24, 2018. He is cute as a button and loves all people.
Lance is energetic - loves to play with other...
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Other than needing immunizations, and testing positive for puppy worms when she arrived at our home, both Trudy and Vinnie were both extremely healthy and active pups.
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Other than needing immunizations and testing positive for puppy worms when he arrived at our home, both Vinnie and his sister Trudy were extremely healthy and active pups.
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Hello!
I thought that I should write an update because lately we have been getting all these pictures in the mail with letters. My foster mom calls them Christmas cards but, to me, they just look like updates on...
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Henry took no time at all finding his great new fur-ever family here in the Des Moines metro area. Henry’s new family includes his mom and dad, two adult siblings who will visit often, and a four legged brother...
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Kyler has been a part of our family for about a year now, so I figured it is time for an update!
Kyler has grown into a handsome, muscular boy, weighing in at a healthy 60 pounds. He enjoys chewing sticks (that...
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Lukey Bear has been in his foster home for almost three weeks and has been a complete joy.
He has had two vet visits and has received a clean bill of health. Luke did have low pressure in his left eye. We...
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Hooch, now named Eddie, has started his new life with his very own family. He has a mom, a dad, a big (canine) sister, and a big (kitty) brother.
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King is a sweet, quiet dog that loves to be with people! He has really learned a lot in the short time he has been with us.
We are walking each night, and he is learning about walking nicely and at a good pace. ...
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Miles is a very happy and energetic Goldendoodle with a lot to learn. We don't think he had ever lived inside a house so he's learning about TV, radio, couches, steps, etc. He is a quick study! Miles loves...
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
We have had Katie (Firfir) 18-185TD for the past three and a half weeks. She came over from Turkey, and went from a life of living on the streets, to a new life living on couches with warm fleece blankets.
What...
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Hello, my name is Sandy! I’ve been living with my foster mom for a couple of weeks now and she thought it was about time for me to introduce myself. I’m a beautiful (foster mom tells me this ten times a day so...
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Monday, November 26, 2018
Welcome Gretchen to the RAGOM family. This scared, shy, 6-year-old girl with a spark in her eyes has landed in the right place to be spoiled and loved.
Because of her time as a commercial breeder, Gretchen must...
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Missy passed the Thanksgiving weekend with flying colors! She went to two large family gatherings, one involving people ranging in age from 3 to 96 (and in a wheelchair), as well as a Brittany spaniel. She got...
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Sunday, November 25, 2018
Bowie has started to master "potty" and letting us know he needs to go outside. He has also started learning commands such as sit, come and wait. He enjoys playing with other dogs.
Bowie was adopted today by a...
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Sweet little Daisy is coming out of her shell a little more each day. It is a slow process when you have never been exposed to anything outside a cage for your first two years of life.
Here are some things...
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Sophie came to us from a commercial breeder. She is 2 years old and had her last litter a few months ago. Sophie suffers from a lack of socialization common to commercially bred dogs. Common noises in the home—...
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Hello to my Humans!
It’s me Carlie! I must tell you of the latest. First, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did.
I went to my foster grandma’s in Minnesota. It was so fun and it smelled...
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