Recent Updates

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Hoss 19-007

Hoss here, Foster Mom said I could share the good news: I have a new mom! I am so excited—she’s so nice and she loves me so much and I just love her so much! My new mom is a nurse and she’s used to giving... read more

Lulu (Karla 18-233A)

Karla—now known as LuLu—hit the jackpot! She met a wonderful family, just perfect for her. They welcomed her into their home where she has dog buddies to play with and devoted owners who will help her continue... read more

Friday, March 8, 2019

Rose 19-017A

Rose makes me smile. Every time I look at her, I can't help being happy. Rose joined the RAGOM family on Feb 10th after a very long car ride. She came to us from a commercial breeding auction, where she was... read more

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Pansy 19-018A

As the week goes on you try to remember what to say about the dog you are fostering. All of the “greats” that need to be shared. The one thing that we keep remembering is that these dogs (Pansy in this case) are... read more

Sooner 19-025

Update on our cutie pie, Sooner. He had a very productive week last week. He went to the groomer, where he did awesome, and got neutered—all of which went well and now we have that behind us. He has healed well... read more

Elsa 19-013A

Elsa came to RAGOM from one of the recent auctions during the polar vortex. She is lighter in color and has a slight cowlick on her forehead, which may eventually turn into a longer curl. Like most puppies, Elsa... read more

Rex 10-265

After 8.5 years of the Golden life with us, our sweet Rex crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 1, 2019. Between his arthritis and some serious lung problems, we decided it was time for his pain to be over. He... read more

King 18-237A

King was adopted by a great family from Wisconsin. Tammy and Gene live with their resident dog, Penny, who was adopted through a Wisconsin rescue. They love King and he will live a great life with them! read more

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Amber 18-195

There are two things we’ve learned Amber loves more than anything—snow and smiling! This little girl has decided that when it comes to snow, the deeper the better. Thanks to the many snowstorms over the past... read more

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Ginger Snap 18-230A

Ginger is one of the sweetest pups, so gentle and loving. Foster Mom took in two little puppies that need some loving and care. Ginger wanted to jump right in and give me a hand. She stood over these two little... read more

Joey 19-010A

Joey was at the veterinarian yesterday and is having a couple of health issues that need to be addressed. Once those have been clarified we will update his webpage. read more

Hope 06-506

It was the Fall of 2006 and I wanted to get a companion dog that could come with me in all my travels as a small business owner. A fellow contractor told me about RAGOM, as he had adopted a dog from there. That... read more

Monday, March 4, 2019

Abby 18-242

Last Thursday Abby had two masses removed: one from her back left foot and one from her belly. The procedure went well. I feared that Abby would be terrified in the typical e-collar given out by vets, so I got... read more

Jaxon 18-250A

Hi, it’s me Jaxon. I just wanted to share the wonderful news that I found a family I can call my own! read more

Glory 19-033C

Glory arrived at our home in the early morning hours of February 24th. She had a long flight from China and a drive from Chicago to Minnetonka. Her foster family then picked her up in Minnetonka, and she was... read more

Rocky 18-007

Rocky loves bounding through the deep snow, chewing on frozen sticks, and eating snowballs. He hesitates when putting on the winter booties, but who wouldn’t? Once they’re on, it’s cruise time for this four-... read more

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Marty 19-003

Our Marty recently completed the second round of tests in connection with his kidney failure. Sadly, but not unexpectedly, there was no improvement in most of the results and there was a further decline in his... read more

Whiskey 19-004

Whiskey came to my home about 3 weeks ago now and he has adjusted so well and so quickly. He was groomed in the first couple of days, and the groomer said he was so well-behaved. Whiskey is the sweetest boy you’... read more

Greta 19-011A

Greta had her spay surgery over two weeks ago and she is healing well. She is ready to start looking for her forever home. Here is what we think is really important (in addition to a fenced-in yard) for Greta’s... read more

Crystal 19-014

Crystal had her first coming-out party on Saturday at the Central Park Pet Expo in Woodbury. She had a blast. There was never a moment of shyness or fear as she was exposed to many people and dogs of all sizes... read more

George (Lexi 19-024)

Lexi is one of 13 dogs surrendered to RAGOM when her owner in Oklahoma realized he could not provide proper care to his dogs. Lexi arrived in Minnesota not feeling very well and she found comfort in her Oklahoma... read more

Friday, March 1, 2019

Mei Mei (Spirit 19-034C)

Spirit arrived from China on February 23rd with 2 other Golden Retrievers. read more

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