This is Cara, the beautiful red-colored girl, and laying next to me is my foster brother Otis. He came from the country of Turkey, but he barks English. I sometimes try to kiss him, but he turns his head and says, "Yuck, girl germs." He's my good friend, but I think he's kind of weird.

I also have another foster brother Toby who is a Goldendoodle and I think he's super-duper weird! Both of my brothers were rescued by RAGOM as well. I'm so lucky to be here with them!

This morning, my foster dad got out that noisy machine that sucks up dirt. I think he calls it a vacuum cleaner. I do not like it and I go into my foster mom's bedroom where all my things are that I hoard, and I don't come out until that machine is out of sight! My brother Otis likes the vacuum and he loves it when my dad vacuums him. I told you he is weird!

I hope you have a great week! Talk to you soon!

Love,

Cara

Something really weird happened at my foster home. My family put a tree up right smack in my living room! Then they put these shiny things on it and it has lights on it! I'm beginning to think these humans are a little goofy. I got a little scared of it at first because I don't like change, but I got over it.

The last update I did was when I had my teeth cleaned and two teeth pulled. My mouth has healed up, and I'm back to my old self and I have been very healthy. The weather has been really nice, so I get to go for two walks every day. I also love to be a couch potato and I adore treats.  

I hope everyone has a very Happy Holiday and a Healthy New Year!

Love,

Cara

It has been about one year that I have lived in New Ulm as a foster. I have a good life living with my foster mom and dad and my four legged brothers who also are RAGOM dogs Otis and Toby. I am the only female Golden so I think I get a little more spoiled than my brothers. I also have a foster sister who does not live with us but comes to my house often. Last week my mom had back surgery so my sister helped take care of us and I totally have her wrapped around my little paw!

I still like to steal pillows and blankets off the living room furniture and take everything to my room. Last week after I took a My Pillow to my room it exploded! That's the second time one of those exploded! Not sorry!

I really love this fall weather! It is so much fun going for walks when the weather is a little cooler. I have seen so many pumpkins outside. Foster mom and dad say that I am a little pumpkin! That's just silly!

Happy Fall!

Love, Cara

On August 11th, I had a birthday and I am now 9 years old! My foster mom put a stupid birthday hat on my head, and I did not like it. I thought I looked silly.

The best part of my day was that I got an ice cream pup cup. It was delicious! I also got a pink monkey and a pink chew toy. Foster Mom and Dad sang a birthday song. I don't mean to hurt their feelings, but I think they need singing lessons.

Yesterday, I had what my foster humans called a spa day. I had the hair on my feet trimmed and my nails done, and I was brushed. Then, I had a bath! I thought I smelled just fine. Stupid humans get me all wet and then put this funny-smelling stuff on me and scub, scrub, scrub, followed by more water! Next, they dry me. I just don't get it. Humans have weird ideas!

My foster parents said they are so proud of me because I have not had an accident in the house for 4 weeks! They always tell me that I'm a good girl, and I am beautiful and sweet, and they love me. Life is good!

Love always,

Cara

This is Cara letting everyone know I'm doing well and I hope all of you are safe. Foster Mom and Dad said life has become crazy, but I haven't noticed any difference. I like that my foster dad is still laid off from work, because I get two walks every day and I like that! I walk so nicely on a leash!

When I'm not out walking, I spend my time hoarding all the dog toys in the house. I take them to my foster mom's bedroom one by one. Then, every so often, she takes all the toys back to the living room, and I have to start the whole process over again! I wish I could train her to stop it, but she just doesn't get it!

Love,

Cara

This is Cara. I just wanted to let you know that the humans I live with are very weird! Last Sunday was Easter, and they put these dumb-looking rabbit ears on me and said how cute I looked. Cute? No! I thought I looked ridiculous! Who ever saw a Golden Retriever with rabbit ears?

The good thing about the whole day was that my foster mom made a big Easter dinner and I got some glazed baby carrots. I love those carrots, but I'm not a fan of raw ones.

I have been a very good girl and only had one accident all week! I get a lot of praise and a treat every time I do my job outside.

I still love to go on walks, and my foster parents say I am the best walker in the world! I love to hear good stuff about myself.

Hi, everyone! It's me, Cara! I have been very busy lately.

On February 15, I went to RAGOM's 35th anniversary party in Minneapolis. It was a 195-mile round trip, but I like to go bye-bye in the car. I met a lot of people who petted me and told me I was a sweet, beautiful girl. I already knew that, but it's always nice to hear.

Some other foster dogs were there as well, and I liked them! Then, I got to go on stage and strut my stuff! It was a very exciting evening, but I was glad to go back to my foster home and relax. I was so tired that I slept almost the whole next day!

I went on another trip, but it was not very far. It was a place where people sit in chairs that have big wheels and some people walk behind this weird thing called a walker. I have never seen a place like this. I guess it's called a nursing home. I met my Grandma for the first time, and she really loved me. My Grandma and many other people petted me so gently and thought I should live with them.

I have been enjoying this spring-like weather! My foster daddy took me and my two foster brothers for a walk today. When we got home, my foster mom wasn't too happy because we were a bit wet and muddy. That's okay; she got over it after we were cleaned up, but I think my foster daddy was in the dog house for a while!

FAMILY WANTED!

Hi, everyone! It's me, Cara! I lived as a breeder dog for seven years of my life. I have been in foster care for 1 1/4 years. I was terrified when RAGOM rescued me from the breeding life because that's all I knew. Now I have learned about soft beds, toys, good food, and tons of love!

I had never lived in a house before I came into RAGOM and I am so thankful I now have a good life. There is only one thing I'm missing in my life, and that is a forever home. I love my foster family, but it's time for me to find my own family so I will never have to move to another family again.

A few things about me:

• I am a beautiful, red, purebred Golden Retriever with soft silky hair
• I love to be petted and snuggle
• I give soft, gentle kisses
• I love food, but I do not guard my food or counter-surf
• I love other dogs
• I love toys and pillows
• If you allow me to sleep in your bed, I will keep you toasty warm

I am looking forward to meeting my forever family.

Love,
Cara

Miss Cara is really making herself at home with us. You can find her either on her couch or in her bedroom.

Cara the hoarder takes everything into her bedroom; she is a kleptomaniac! Her nickname is Klepto Cara! I am saying that in a very loving way! My bedroom is starting to look like a doggy daycare.

Last week, she decided to take a throw pillow from the couch to her room, and it exploded! Cara said she just didn't know what happened, but she looked very proud of herself!

Cara is becoming more confident each day, and it makes my heart so happy to see her trusting us more. She is so sweet and gives the most tender kisses. There is nothing Cara loves more than to snuggle on the couch with my husband and in bed with me.

She is showing more interest in the dogs that come to our house to be groomed. She greets them with a wagging tail and really likes the little ones.

We are still working on potty training. Cara's dream home would be with a loving, patient family who would give her a lot of attention. She needs another confident dog, someone home most of the time, and a fenced-in yard.

Cara has been with us for four weeks. She has become more confident and is eating very well.

She still is the winner of the Couch Potato Award! She loves to lay on the couch where she can see everything that is going on. On Halloween, I was afraid she would be scared, but she stayed on her spot on the couch and didn't seem to be bothered.  

Last week, Cara went back to the vet to have a recheck of her bladder infection. She also had lab work done, and everything came back normal! She has gained one pound, which is good since she lost weight the first week she was with us when she would not eat. I am so happy Cara is feeling much better.

Cara is now more confident with going out to use the bathroom. She does not tell us when she has to go outside, so we take her out several times a day and had no accidents this week!

She also likes to go for walks. She met up with a squirrel and chased it up the tree. Silly girl thought she could climb the tree, but was unsuccessful! Cara walks very nicely, but that squirrel sure got her adrenaline going!

Cara is a sweet, wonderful girl who just needs a lot of love and patience. After being a breeder girl for seven years she needs to learn what the Golden life is all about.  

Cara was a princess for Halloween. She left her crown on long enough for a photo!

Cara has moved from Iowa to New Ulm, MN. She lived with her first foster in Iowa for a year, and her foster thought it was in Cara's best interest to go to a new foster to continue to make progress. Beautiful Cara was a breeder dog who is in the process of becoming a family girl.

Cara came to us on October 5th, and it was really hard for her to adjust to new surroundings. She would not eat and seemed terrified of everything. She had a potty accident in the house, which was good because we noticed blood and mucus in her urine. She is now on antibiotics and feeling much better.  

In ten days, Cara went from a shut-down girl to a couch potato. She found her favorite place in the house and gave a whole new meaning to couch potato! She is now eating all her food and will take treats from our hands. She loves, loves, loves to be petted and craves attention.

She still is afraid of any loud noises and is leary about going outside. We take her for walks with our resident dogs, and she is doing better, but it doesn't take much to spook her. She is starting to walk around the house a bit, which she would not do when she first came to us.

I am so proud of the progress Cara has made with us. She is a real sweetheart!

Cara has made great strides in coming out of her shell. Although she runs in and out of the house like there is a tornado on her tail, she is spending less time in her safe spot. She approaches with the intent of getting some strokes and ear scritches often and will come out to lay on the dog bed every once in a while.

She is very vocal when it is chow time and has found her voice, and her tail is in constant motion in excitement. She will also help herself if one of the other dogs is too slow to eat their food.

Loud, sudden motions and noise will startle her still, and she will scuttle away to her soft spot which is something that may linger for some time. Still, I am very pleased with the progress she is making as I watch her race about the yard with the other dogs.

I think we are getting close to her developing some play behavior in the days to come. When I think about the type of companion that Cara would do well with, a dog who is outgoing and likes to play without having too much energy may be the best choice.

Cara has been making great progress the past few weeks. She now runs out to potty with the pack, and I don't have to pick up her leash and lead her to the door. She comes running right back in all by herself.

I had been feeding her with a spoon, but two weeks ago, she decided she could eat all by herself out of the pan. Today, she graduated to dry kibble and hopefully the last can of soft food to get her to eat. She has a great appetite now.

And best of all, she moves to me for the giving of small licks to say thank-you for all that I have given her. What a better way to get a thank-you for sure.