Recent Updates
Thursday, May 8, 2014
A few quick updates about this sweet girl. First, in case anyone is wondering, Kelly definitely loves water! After the storms last night, we had a few massive muddy puddles (or small ponds, depending how you...
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Just a quick update from Chester. It was close to 90 in central Iowa yesterday, so we busted out the pink plastic swimming pool and attempted to cool off. Chester was in heaven! We haven't seen him in water...
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Oscar was introduced to a cat last Saturday and did not show much interest. The cat he met was a cranky old guy and when he raised a paw, Oscar turned away. The cat did not run from Oscar, so I don't know if he...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Finally, Spring is really here. We are back to our daily walks and happy to be getting into a good routine of exercise again. Paige also enjoys daily rides in the car when I take her with me to get her out of...
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Sweet Kelly came to visit for the weekend so that she could meet a potential forever family. Unfortunately, it was not to be, as the resident dog of this family was just not sure that she was ready to welcome a...
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Sophie has had a very busy few days.
Her sweet infatuation with Master Tovel (14-104) has turned into a full-fledged WWF bout. Those two will run and chase and wrestle and chew on one another until they both...
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Sounder is feeling much better and his active puppy side is starting to come out. Sounder is a typical puppy with the puppy behaviors - he gets excitable, jumpy, and is in learning stages of appropriate play and...
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Tovel was adopted today (5/7/14) and went home with his loving, patient, energetic new family. In addition to a new mom and dad, Tovel will be able to play with 7-year-old Tim and 9 1/2-year-old Katherine. It...
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Guess who’s a lapdog?
Guess who really, really wants to play with the other dogs?
Guess who stayed in the living room during a party and met everyone?
Guess who’s turning into a retriever?
The answer to all of...
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Rowdy is a big lovable meathead!
He has managed to entice our 8 year old resident Golden Retriever to play much more often than I thought was possible. Here are pictures of them playing tug in the house and...
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Hello all Buddy fans - it's time to update!
Buddy spent a lot of time at the vet this week. Thursday was Heartworm shot #2 and Friday was Heartworm shot #3. One more month and he will be tested and hopefully...
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Annie wants to give a huge shout out to M J Brookes and RaeLynne 13-338 and her parents, the M Family, for decorating her page with two more Spring Egg icons. This will help RAGOM care for the many foster dogs...
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Hello Babe Fans!
The Bunny Stalker is Back! Babe single handedly took out a new family of bunnies while the other "hunters" were oblivious to his Grand Prize. When Foster Dad noticed Babe---covered in burrs...
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Hello Bear Fans!
Bear has been enjoying two weeks worth of itch-free glory thanks to a new allergy med we are trying. As you may know, Bear has food and seasonal allergies AND tends to start licking when he's...
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I need to give an update on how I have been doing. I have been making baby steps and have made some "firsts" that I need to tell you about. Foster mom and foster dad had some visitors for a couple of days and...
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Here's the best news ever! Sweet Mr. Ozzie Bozzie was adopted and went to his Forever Home today!! He has a wonderful new mom and a bubbly wiggly fur brother. Everyone is just delighted.
We celebrated Ozzie's...
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Dear RAGOM,
Sunshine (formerly known as Blondie) 13-433 has been with us for nearly three months, and has completed her second puppy class. She enjoys snapping at water that comes out of the garden hose and...
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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...
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Pyro/Red here reporting on my new digs. I have lots of room to run and no fences or leashes unless we go somewhere. Lots of car rides and lots of play time with the neighbors dogs. A big lake to swim in but...
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Hi Leon fans, Leon here again.
Since my last update, Jake 14-055 and the chocolate Lab pup have left. My foster sister/resident Ziggy has gotten very sick. FD has taken her to see Dr Becky several times. She...
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Hi, everyone. I had another checkup and had ear infection and the vet put me on medicine, which is helping a lot. I also found out I had lost some more weight, and am down to 71 pounds from 90 pounds. My foster...
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Rusty had another 6-week check on his lymph nodes and they are fine again. He is doing so well and is enjoying life and food. Rusty wants everyone to know he is very grateful for those that sponsor him to keep...
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
I've been having so much fun here at my foster home! It's been nice outside so we have been out a lot playing and running around. Finn still doesn't want to play much with me, but my 2-legged foster sister...
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Our dear Sophie is still a bit camera shy, so we apologize for not having a fabulous new look book for you. Some sunshine would help the process as well . . . but a few random snapshots to add to her gallery...
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Ozzie Bozzie here! Did everyone see the beautiful spring icons that my first mom and sisters sent to me?! I am a lucky guy. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are so thoughtful. When I think of you, I...
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