Brewski (Bailey 09-207)

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Bailey was lovingly surrendered to RAGOM because his owner believed he needed more time and attention. He is a beautiful, dark reddish PB golden at about the 80 pound size. Bailey can live with children, other dogs, and cats. He know some commands and may have hunting potential. Bailey will make an excellent family dog.

 

At a Glance #09-207

Golden Retriever Born: May 2007
Male 67 lbs

Status: Deceased

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Bailey was lovingly surrendered to RAGOM because his owner believed he needed more time and attention. He is a beautiful, dark reddish PB golden at about the 80 pound size. Bailey can live with children, other dogs, and cats. He know some commands and may have hunting potential. Bailey will make an excellent family dog.

 

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

I have been avoiding this email because it is the very last thing I want to share. Bailey, or better remembered as “Brewski” for the 11 years we had him, passed on July 16, 2020, at the age of 13. He was filled with cancer. He never really let on how awful he must have been feeling.

I am not even sure where to start with how special he was to our family, and to me in particular. We bonded from the very beginning and everyone knew he was “my boy”. My husband summed it up with this thought for his hunting friends: "You get that ONE hunting dog in your life that is more special than any other, and that was Brewski to her (me)”. He has ruined me for all other dogs, I am afraid!! 

Brewski was happiest with a tennis ball. He didn’t need anyone to throw it for him…he did that all by himself. He would toss it high into the air and got so excited when it would bounce all around him. We have endless videos of him because it brought us as much joy as it did him!

The best would be when he would locate a forgotten tennis ball out in the yard and he’d come running around the house like a kid on Christmas. And you could hear him coming-he sounded like a freight train. He made sure we always knew when a leaf was blowing by the front door or there were deer in the yard. He’d watch the school bus go by every morning without a peep but would bark to beat the band in the afternoon when his kids were coming home. 

He loved the cabin and playing in the water, scratching himself in circles around the trees. He loved napping in a gentle sprinkle of rain and when the temps were around 68 degrees. He learned to love car rides and going to stay at grandma’s. He hated storms but with a gentle pat and reassurance from me he’d know he was safe. After he got done eating every morning and every night he would rub his body along the ENTIRE couch. First his right side and then his left. 

I miss his snoring and how he only slept with his head on his giant dog bed, holding onto his blanket. I miss stepping over him when I cook because he always camped out right behind my legs. I miss how he could never make eye contact with the cats because he knew they were the true rulers of the house. I miss his smile. I could go on and on but my tears are coming fast and furious once again.  I will miss him for the rest of my days.  

Thank you, RAGOM, for choosing us to be his family. We have been forever changed by him. 

The G family

Scott, Turena, Owen, Sacia, Berit and Leinie (our almost 15 year old golden)

Bailey 09-207

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hello RAGOM!

Just a short update on Brewski (Bailey 09-207).  I, Mom, have been trying to figure out why the toilet paper has been disappearing faster than a pay check lately.  This morning I heard a strange noise in the hallway so I went to check it out.  Turns out that Brewski has a TP fetish!  He has been unrolling the paper and eating the evidence!!   I have attached a picture of him in the act.   If it's not the socks it's the TP.  He is keeping us on our toes!  Glad that mystery is solved.  I am wondering if that means he has a potty mouth?!

Other than that, more of the same.  He certainly has a comfort zone.  We dog sat for my parents dog in September-a pesty little thing that wants to play and nip NON stop.  Once Brewski figured out to go to a different room things improved but before that he would just bark and bark and bark.  Speaking of bark-that is what he did one morning about a month ago when he saw a black bear from our front door. He wanted out in the worst way possible but that was not in the cards!  We are not accustomed to seeing such a sight so it got all of us rather excited!

Thanks again, RAGOM, for rescuing our Brew.  He has been a great addition to our family!

The "G" family

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Hello RAGOM family and fans!

Guess what?  I turned three last Saturday!!  What a day it was.  The weather was perfect and there are few things I love more than being outside hanging in my "spot".  You see last summer when I got here I found a spot right smack in the middle of my huge backyard and claimed it as my own.  All summer I would roll and roll in it and Mom wondered what I would do once the snow came.  Well, I rolled and rolled in the snow in that particular spot so now it is mine!  The other day I came in from rolling with dead grass all over my back!  We ended my big day with some Frosty Paws.  You read that right.  F-R-O-S-T-Y P-A-W-S!  I even shared with my furr-butt brother, Leinie.  He can be so unappreciative.

I have really been enjoying my life around here.  Plenty to eat, smell and great places to sleep in the sun.  Mom even took up running last fall and I get to join her a lot of the time.  She says for every mile she runs I must run a mile extra. See, we live on a country road with no other houses and so we run to the dead end and back without much trouble.  I am a lucky guy.  Other than some hair funk I am feeling pretty good, too.  I had a beautiful coat when I arrived then it started to fall out (like completely on my belly...eek!) and now it is coming back but is kind of fluffy and light colored instead of the handsome flowing coat I used to have.  It doesn't seem to bother anyone around here too much.  They are always kissing me and lovin' me to pieces.

One day Mom came home with a couple of new balls.  They are green and I love them SOOO much!  I chew on them and then bounce them on the ground so I can catch them.  Then I try to shake them to death and repeat the whole process all over again.  I don't want you all to think that I am perfect.  Mom does point out my imperfections.  See, I love socks.  White ones mostly.  I will find them and carry them to my mom or dad.  If I can't find them I chew them up since they should not have been left out for me to have to pick up anyway, right?  I am only trying to help keep America clean.  Mom does school with me, too but I am not keen on anything but sit and the occasional stay. The whole "down" thing is overrated but she tries anyway.  Well, I have attached a few pictures.  Check out my Elvis impression...

Later,
Brewski (FKA Bailey)

   

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Hello RAGOM!

Brewski (fka Bailey 09-207) checking in! I am having a ball-mostly tennis balls but I also fancy this green bouncy one!! My furr butt brother (Leinie) and I play constantly. Mom says it is like having two teenage boys rough housing ALL the time! I am sure she means it in the nicest way possible. She gets a bit annoyed with me sometimes because every time she turns around I am chewing on a sock or a towel or stuffed animal. She tries hard to have everything put away but I scavenge around until I find something! Fortunately I have been blessed with GREAT looks and I can look at her a certain way and she is jelly in my paws. I have lots of room to run and romp-this is truly the golden life and it suits me just fine!

My kids are here for a couple of days and then the rest of the mornings they go running out the door when they hear this big yellow thing honk at them. I stand at the door with my head hanging really low wondering why they left without me. Mom waits a couple of minutes and then lets me out to check and make sure they aren't playing outside without me. I hate it when I can't play with them! A few hours later they come home and I am happy again. Mom and I have taken up running. I love when I see her pull out her shoes. Leinie and I like to keep her company and have even stashed some tennis balls along the way.

I got a new haircut a few weeks back. Mom called it my "hula skirt". See, I lost a bunch of hair on my belly so I was left with just a long, thin strip of hair on both sides of my belly. I look much more manly now and all my hair is filling back in very nicely. No one could figure out why my hair was falling out but we are all happy it has stopped! I was feeling so studly that I even felt up to protecting the yard from a WHOLE BUNCH of coyotes. Dad wasn't any too pleased with me attempting that but no harm was done. Leinie was no help-he was shaking at the front door the whole time! He likes to think he is tougher than me but I know better.

Mom and Dad are going away over night and I get to go to Grandma's. Mom is nervous because it is the first time I am sleeping over at someone else's house. What a nervous nelly! I will be fine! I hope all is well with you in RAGOM world. Enjoy my photos!

The Brew and crew

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

From Brewski and his forever family...

Hello RAGOM!

Brewski (fka "Bailey") here! I am living the good life here in Wisconsin! I have a huge yard to play in and have recently figured out this invisible fence system my family has for me. Something about keeping me close and safe or something like that. I love playing with my furr brother, Leinie. It took him some time to figure out that I was here to stay but now that is all squared away and we are having a good time wrestling each day. I have been swimming for the first time at our cabin and I loved it! I still can't figure out if everyone was laughing at me or with me, though...

I have learned to be respectful of the cat. She doesn't come out very much so I was really excited about her at first. Mom and Dad figured out how to cure me of chasing her and life has been better ever since! I attended my human brother's baseball game last week. What fun! Of course I thought EVERYONE should want to pet me so Mom took me off to the side so she could enjoy watching part of the game. A little boy just loved me and sat by me for the whole game! I even met some small dogs as they were walking by and did great if I do say so myself! The hardest part for me was that I couldn't get at those baseballs! Two of my human siblings love to play Chuck-It with us dogs and I am really getting the hang of things. Even shed a few pounds in the process!! The littlest one in the family loves to hug me which I don't mind one tiny bit! Thanks, RAGOM, for helping me find a furever home. I am one lucky pup!

Hey RAGOM! Brewski's Mom checking in!

What a joy he has been! It took some time to figure out his cues but things are going well. He is really learning to trust us. When we first brought him home he didn't give us much eye contact but that is changing every week that he is here. We have taken him a few places and he has been a charmer for sure! He is very respectful of the kids and other pets which we all appreciate! He has settled in nicely and is very much a part of the family. He doesn't care for his new crate but that is where he has to be for our trips to the cabin. Hopefully over time he'll realize that going in there means fun times ahead. Riding in the car is not his favorite activity as he drools the entire time but it hasn't been a problem getting him in the vehicle, either. When he first arrived he would bark when we left the house without him but he has learned that we always come back. It's just been fabulous to watch him learn what being a dog is all about! I have attached a few of our favorite pictures. I am sure they are just the first of many! A special thanks to Pete, Kris and Suzie for all of their guidance along the way!

The "G" family

   

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Bailey was officially adopted today by a Wisconsin family.  His new name will be Brewski and he will have a canine brother named Leinie and 3 human kids and a mom and dad. It's a great match and congratulations to all.

 

Bailiey and Family

 

Monday, May 18, 2009

Bailey continues to do well. He was much more comfortable at his new fosterhome the second day.  He is now at the vet for two days getting neutered. He does have Lyme's disease for which he will take meds for 30 days and be fine afterwards. He will be neutered and have the last few stubborn ticks removed!!

 

Bailey is a really calm, nice dog for only being two years old. He does not need crating and is fully housebroken.

He will be meeting a nice WI family on Friday.

Bailey

 

Friday, May 1, 2009

Original Initial Bio:

Bailey has arrived at his foster home in Cedar Rapids, IA after a long trip from Stillwater, MN. He is a beautiful, dark reddish PB golden at about the 80 pound size.  He has a large, blocky head.

Foster dad spent quite a long time with him brushing him and removing a few ticks. He has now received his Frontline so should be fine in that area. He has already been for two walks and is doing well with the gentle leader.  He is fully housebroken.

Bailey came from a home where he lived with an older person who has had him since he was a puppy.  His owner unselfishly made the good decision to turn him over to RAGOM so that he could get more time and training. He appears to have good hunting potential and knows some commands.

He will be going to the vet on Monday for a physical and medical updating and be neutered. He will return on Wednesday. We will want to have him for several days to get to know him before we start to look for his forever family. 

He met our RAGOM golden, Maren easily as well as Yosi, the shih tzu. Was not fazed a bit by our four large cats. Seems like a very nice family dog..... Watch for more information and pictures in a few days...