Recent Updates
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Hello, Alfie here! Wow, it has been a busy and eventful few weeks! I met a really nice couple at one of those parties (I used to think they were just for me, now I think they are for all of us dogs). This couple...
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What a spunky little boy this Raphi is!
Raphi has been with us for just over two weeks and he's been a fun addition to our household. He's at a great stage - he's grown a bit in height, possibly gained a bit...
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Good News! Rusty had his first 6-week checkup and his lymph nodes are still fine. Rusty also has a new playmate named Callie 13-440. He is actually teaching her the ropes of RAGOM life. Callie has learned to go...
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Welcome to Sioux Falls, Gizmo. He has been with us a week and has adapted so well to this transition. We want to thank his first foster, Frannie, and her family for bringing Gizmo into RAGOM and giving him...
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We have two very important things to share!
Cooper will have his rear leg amputation and neuter surgery on Wednesday, 1/15. He will be traveling to the Des Moines area Tuesday p.m. in preparation for surgery...
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Harriet went home to her new family today. She is such a lucky girl because she'll have two girls to dote on her, and two other dogs to play with. I could not have dreamed of a better family for her. :-)
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I'm heartbroken to report that our 10 year old RAGOM golden retriever, Ben, was put to rest on January 11th after suddenly becoming ill the day before. The vet said he was filled with cancer. Ben, formerly...
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We thought you might enjoy seeing some pictures of our big gentleman golden Simon:
He checked out the Northern that came through the ice.
Caught a few loves while checking out the fish.
Inside of the ice shack...
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Monday, January 13, 2014
FM has found a flaw (finally!), albeit a small one, in sweet Ozzie Bozzie. He doesn't like to have his toe nails trimmed. When faced with the clippers, Ozzie used passive resistance and pulled his paw away...
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Hi Everyone! I had a good time at the Meet and Greet today. It still scares me a little bit but I was much braver than the last time. After the meet and greet we went to visit my daughter Holly (Samantha 13-...
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
People are talkin', talkin' 'bout people,I hear them whisper, you won't believe it.They think we're lovers kept under cover,I just ignore it but they keep sayin' we...Laugh just a little too loud,
Stand just a...
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Hi Everyone! I had a good time at the Meet and Greet today. It still scares me a little bit but I was much braver than the last time.
After the meet and greet we went to visit my friend Holly (Samantha 13-376...
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Rooney had her first aqua dog lesson with her new boyfriend, Bear, today. They jump off the dock into the water. then they retrieve a toy and bring it back up the ramp. They had so much fun in the hot sun...
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It has been 2 years since we brought Luke home with us so we thought it would be a great time to give everyone an update on how he is doing. He has been a wonderful addition to our little family and we have...
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Friday, January 10, 2014
Merry Christmas, Malak! I hope you find your forever home soon. Love, Patch 10-223
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Brrrr.......it's been so cold!! What perfect weather to sleep in late and cuddle with my Foster Brothers!
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Wow—how quickly the last 4 years have gone by. We can’t imagine one second of it without this great little boy. Ozzie (Moe 09-436) has had a fun packed year. He is still everything we talked about in last year...
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Hello and happy new year!
Jacksy thoroughly enjoyed Christmas. He was very eager to open his gifts (a new ball and a bone). He was so excited to play with his new ball (and everyone else's toys too). He...
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Happy new year!
Jersey girl had a fabulous Christmas and New Year! She received a new pink "baby" (Jack tore the head off of her old one) and a bone. We took her and Jack to have their nails done and Jersey...
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Mitten Mitten, I have a mitten. Thanks, Maverick. I miss you, too. I hope to see you, Robbie and Katie at the party next month.
We will practice Daisy's super cute circle rounds for her appearance at Coon...
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I had to make the awful decision that no pet owner wants to make... I helped Lukey, former RAGOM dog #01-037, cross to the Rainbow Bridge on December 16th, 2013. He was over 15 1/2 years old, and lived an...
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Baily had a milestone day on Monday, January 6th, when she had her long-awaited knee repair surgery. The surgery went very well and Baily now has begun her recovery and rehabilitation which usually lasts about...
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
What a difference a week can make! Sampson has bonded well with all of the humans and has learned his pecking order with his fur brothers. The first week when he met other folks, he was quite reserved. ...
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Linus. He melted my heart before I even met him. Reading about him on the RAGOM "foster plea" (a daily email sent out to all active fosters detailing the dogs that are in need of a foster home).... was all I...
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