Recent Updates

Saturday, December 21, 2013

When a dog is first rescued and placed in a RAGOM foster home, it takes a few weeks to learn about them.  This was true for Claire.  We have found that Claire’s attributes definitely out weigh her challenges. ... read more
Kiki/Nikki arrived in Mahnomen for a short stay on December 19.  She met the two resident dogs without incident.  She had a visit from an interested family yesterday and if all goes well she will have a new home... read more
Our beautiful Tess is still working on overcoming her skittishness--most days she appears to be doing fine and making slow progress; then we hit a snag and for a few days she is more nervous and leery of her... read more
Dear Santa, This is Leon and this is my first letter like this, but my foster sister Lucy keeps telling me that you are the man to ask for stuff for Christmas. She has told me all about the bones and squeaky... read more
Dear Santa, This is my very first Christmas! I have a stocking hung here next to the others. FM has been telling me all about the great things you brought Cadence, Finn and Vinnie last year. I’ve been a very... read more
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone....Woof Woof !! read more

Friday, December 20, 2013

Merry Christmas, everyone!  I thought I'd send a quick note to thank Team Hudson for thinking of me and decorating my page with a winter icon!  I have a feeling this is going to be the best Christmas yet - I'm... read more
Is this boy cute or what?! He cocks his head to the side whenever he hears a funny noise. Those ears of his have a mind of their own sometimes and they give him so much personality! Raphael has two new... read more

Thursday, December 19, 2013

  I had the privilege of being a foster to this wonderful dog.  I received a note from the family who adopted this sweet and gentle senior ragom boy.  He came into ragom in 2001 and again in 2011.  Trouble/... read more

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Chester has been with us for 4 months, and we are so thankful to have him!  He is a wonderful companion.  He excelled at beginning obedience class series, so we enrolled him in the intermediate class, and he’s... read more
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! My foster sister Sandy and I just got home from the beauty shop and Foster Mom and even Foster Dad said we look gorgeous. I loved riding in the car so much and was a very good... read more
Jill is doing very well! She is very busy taking care of her 11 babies. She takes very good care of them, feeding and keeping them clean. I have been helping her with the feedings because she does not have... read more
Bear has been diagnosed with lung cancer which originated elsewhere in his body.  He is also having seizures which we will try to manage with medication.  We're coming to the end of our brief time with Bear (... read more

Monday, December 16, 2013

Remmy  is now “Summit”.  He and resident Remi didn’t do well with the same name!  My college kids named him… wonder where they came up with it! He is the most exceptional boy.  I am in love!  That is probably... read more
Liberty attended another event this past weekend. She actually had a huge weekend. On Friday night she got picked up and spent the night at another foster home...the same one that had taken her last weekend. She... read more
Sweet Mr. Ozzie has had a busy week. His SO provided us with Ozzie's health records and between those and his visit to the vet, there's a lot to report. Ozzie's records reflect that he had surgery on his right... read more
Hi everyone, it's me Lexi and I have fantastic news to share with all of you. I'm adopted!!! I had a busy couple of weeks. First some nice ladies came to meet my best friend Jessie and they took her home with... read more
OK....so I am playing with my "chewie" and toys, and then my foster mom attempts to try and take a picture of the two of us on her phone! It's pretty funny, but I don't mind all of the attention! I am getting... read more
Wow, time flies! Can't believe it's been one year on December 13th, that a group of wonderful RAGOM volunteers rescued me, sister Jewel (12-415) and other dogs and helped us start a GReat life! I am so grateful... read more

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Xena is now known as Gracie and she is loving her new family! The feeling is completely mutual between Gracie's human siblings, her new Mom and Dad, as well as her new big fur sister, Sandy. Sandy and Gracie... read more
What a day to celebrate.  Miss Betty ["Grable"] went home today and she has the most wonderful mom and dad.  She is not "boop" anymore and "grable" fits her perfectly.  A outstanding family drove all morning to... read more
Dear Santa, Boy, this is my first Christmas! I have been trying my hardest to be good this year, I promise. I haven't chewed on anything I shouldn't have, I don't have accidents in the house, I have been... read more
Decoy here- Have I mentioned that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the snow? I especially like to lick it! Last weekend we drove for a few hours to visit family. When we got there I found out it was a birthday party for a 3... read more
There isn't much to report since it hasn't been too long since his initial update, but I wanted to share the new pictures of Raphael! Little Raphael is definitely getting more comfortable with our home and... read more

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Miss Betty girl is doing so well.  All of her shaved spots are slowly coming back  in.  She is getting used to going to have her medicated baths twice a week and just fine.  Everyone at vet clinic loves her.  ... read more