Chloe 12-269

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Welcome the new girl on the block into RAGOM Land -- Chloe! She is a petite, red beauty with dark brown eyes and wonderful feathering. She is a purebred Golden Retriever, but resembles an Irish Settler, and had her seventh birthday last week. Her previous owner was a vet, but passed away. I'm guessing he brushed her teeth regularly, because they are all pearly white. She was affectionate from the start and can hold her own against any nosey brutes checking her out (ummmm, Bobby?) She is well-trained, already joining the pack with regular jaunts thru the forest and in the creeks. Apparently she didn't live by water, as she has only gone in to her legs so far, and shakes her head if anybody else splashes water on her.

Chloe has adjusted well to our home so far and slept fine on the floor her first night here. She gets along with all of the other dogs. Her vet records indicate she has been kept up-to-date with all vaccinations. We will be getting her into our vet for a wellness office visit during the coming week, and will report back on how things went. She is a high energy dog with a high prey drive, so should not live with cats or small dogs. Foster Dad says you would be an idiot for passing up this dog, but then he is a little more direct than Foster Mom.

Come meet Chloe in Duluth at Petco on Saturday, August 11th from 12 noon to 2 pm for a RAGOM Meet & Greet Event, or contact your placement advisor if you'd like to meet her sooner.

At a Glance #12-269

Golden Retriever Born: July 2005
Female 55 lbs

Status: Adopted

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Welcome the new girl on the block into RAGOM Land -- Chloe! She is a petite, red beauty with dark brown eyes and wonderful feathering. She is a purebred Golden Retriever, but resembles an Irish Settler, and had her seventh birthday last week. Her previous owner was a vet, but passed away. I'm guessing he brushed her teeth regularly, because they are all pearly white. She was affectionate from the start and can hold her own against any nosey brutes checking her out (ummmm, Bobby?) She is well-trained, already joining the pack with regular jaunts thru the forest and in the creeks. Apparently she didn't live by water, as she has only gone in to her legs so far, and shakes her head if anybody else splashes water on her.

Chloe has adjusted well to our home so far and slept fine on the floor her first night here. She gets along with all of the other dogs. Her vet records indicate she has been kept up-to-date with all vaccinations. We will be getting her into our vet for a wellness office visit during the coming week, and will report back on how things went. She is a high energy dog with a high prey drive, so should not live with cats or small dogs. Foster Dad says you would be an idiot for passing up this dog, but then he is a little more direct than Foster Mom.

Come meet Chloe in Duluth at Petco on Saturday, August 11th from 12 noon to 2 pm for a RAGOM Meet & Greet Event, or contact your placement advisor if you'd like to meet her sooner.

Updates

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Chloe's vet visit went well with no health problems identified. She weighs 50.5 pounds, which the vet said was a good weight for her. Her hips are fine; she has one chipped rear molar that is not a problem; and a small benign growth on her shoulder. She is fully vaccinated and microchipped, frontlined and taking monthly heartworm tabs.

Chloe has no anxiety with strangers -- we have had her out on walks every day and have construction workers in and out of our house doing a kitchen remodel.  She hasn't barked or expressed any fear. She grew up with children in the house and another dog and got along fine. She has a quiet, but affectionate personality, and will lean against my leg while I'm sitting. She has not been that playful, but I suspect it has to do with being the new dog in our pack with the younger dogs competing for the toys. She is not an alpha dog, but if another dog picks on her or tries to steal her food, she can stand her own. Foster Dad has taught her to swim, and he also jogs with her and she keeps up beautifully. Weeds and burrs pull out of her silky fur with no problem. She could live in a household with or without other dogs, but there needs to be one adult who makes her feel special and spends a lot of time with her.

There is a family interested in meeting Chloe next weekend and we will let you know how that goes. She will also be at Duluth Petco on Saturday, August 11th from 12 noon to 2 pm for a RAGOM Meet & Greet Event.