Recent Updates
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
A little update on our beauty. As most everyone, we are pluggin’ away with this snowy and frigid January. It has been a long one. Snow, all the ice, and now temps so low you can’t go outside. But a nice time to...
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Monster Cookie is a sweet 8-week-old male puppy born on December 3, 2018. He is one of eight puppies born to Mama Ginger Snap18-230A. He was the largest puppy at birth, which is why he was named Monster. Monster...
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Amber had a good time at her first RAGOM meet and greet today, meeting lots of new doggie friends, and maybe her forever family! She was a very brave girl, letting everyone pet her, even taking some treats from...
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Gibs has adjusted to his new life really well. He's such a majestic guy! He's tall, and long, and 122 lbs! And he's super sweet. He seems to like the snow and will pick a spot in the yard and just lay there, and...
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Friday, January 25, 2019
Hey everyone!
Good news—I have found my furever home! Congratulations to the G family! While I love my foster home and they love and miss me dearly, I knew it was love at first sight! I have a big sister named...
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There is a spectrum of personalities and therefore, a different unique response by each dog from a breeding program.
Abby is a sensitive sweet girl. You can easily see what a wonderful, caring mother she must...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Braydon has settled in nicely in our home. He catches on quickly to routines and follows the other dogs. When I turn the TV off at night, that's his signal to go into his crate where he sleeps quietly all night...
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Belle came to live with us in July of 2014. She was eight years old, and a good 20 pounds overweight, but she was the perfect golden - got used to us and our house quickly. She didn't get up on furniture nor...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Buster did great at his vet visit. He was very cautious of other larger dogs but enjoyed meeting the smaller puppies. He is up to date on all his shots, neutered, and he tested negative for heartworm and...
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Norman is ready to find his fur-ever home. The follow-up appointment we had showed everything is healing and we can begin our search. He does have a follow-up appointment on February 4, so he will not be able to...
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Gibs went to the oncologist today and his diagnosis of lymphoma was confirmed. She guessed he is about stage 3. Given all the factors of his situation, we have opted not to do chemo with him, but to do the best...
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Monday, January 21, 2019
Athena was adopted last week by a wonderful family who will love her forever. We totally fell in love with this special girl and will miss her. Be we are excited for her to enjoy her new life with the T family....
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Sweet Juno has been adopted by a wonderful family. She has a mom and dad and three human siblings who will adore her and help her grow into the best dog she can be.
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Atlas found his perfect forever home with a young couple who will give him everything he needs to live a Golden life. He is doing great in his forever home and has adjusted really well after leaving all of his...
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Comy has arrived at her forever home. She has been adopted by a wonderful, active young couple with a 3.5-year-old daughter and Lincoln, an exuberant 2-year-old Golden Retriever.
Comy arrived in the U.S. about...
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Rosie had a fun time staying with another foster family earlier this month. They have a 3-year-old Golden Retriever who has a lot more energy than our resident dog, so Rosie enjoyed playing and taking walks with...
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Saturday, January 19, 2019
Gibs is a 10-year-old guy whose owner passed away about two weeks ago. She doted on him and he was well taken care of. He came into RAGOM this past week.
He has some health issues that we are figuring out now....
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Twinkle turned 6 years old on Wednesday and I can think of no better gift than her very own forever family. She now has a mom, a dad, a 2-legged brother and a 4-legged brother. I have no doubt that her new...
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Rochester ended up with about six inches of snow last night. It's the biggest snowfall since Norman joined my household. He loves it! He has a blast following two of my resident dogs.
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Maggie is doing well and is stealing many hearts! In addition to being very bright and affectionate, she is a lot of fun. She has a Kong in the shape of a ball. Last week she dropped it at my feet and I tossed...
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Reflecting on how Carlie is doing, I realized how far she has come. While noises and unexpected things that come about make her jump, Carlie takes it in stride. While she still gets startled, she calms down...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Daphne found herself the most wonderful family and has moved down to Iowa with them. She will have a mom and dad and human and fur siblings to keep her engaged.
We will miss this spunky free-spirited girl, but...
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Hi! It’s me, Sadie!
Over the past few weeks I have been loving life with my foster mom. It’s been the best getting to play with new toys, chew on some yummy bones, take long walks, and snuggle up for cozy naps....
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Norman had his cataract surgery on the January 7, and I'm happy to say he is enjoying this new vision of his—and he's become so much more confident. It's been fun watching him see things again for the "first...
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Chase (AKA White Dog) is still waiting for his forever home and he truly cannot figure out why someone hasn’t chosen him yet! He’s a really good boy, super smart, inquisitive and well-mannered.
He gives...
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