10/14/2013:

I would like you to meet Reese; she is 6 and 1/2 weeks old and is fostered in Inver Grove Heights. She is a purebred Golden Retriever. She is one of five pups born in this litter! She has made her way into our RAGOM family by way of the Animal Humane Society. Her mother was one of the 132 dogs seized from Pine River in July of this year. This was a puppy mill operation that has now been shut down. The Humane Society was caring for all of these dogs and while in their care, 80 puppies were born. This was a very big endeavor for them and they asked for our help. We fostered the Golden Retriever dogs for them. When the case was settled and they won custody of the dogs, they let us keep 9 of the dogs: five puppies too young to leave their mother and 4 adult dogs too scared and afraid to be adopted out at the Humane Society. They know we have rehomed puppy mill dogs with great success! We will find them the best forever homes!

That is Reese’s story; now let’s talk about what she needs. She is a cute, cuddly, sweet puppy that is going to turn into a wild, biting, chewing and sometime naughty dog. Are you up for the challenge? She will need training, patience and a lot of love. She will in turn be your best friend and return that love! She is up to date on her shots and will need to be spayed in a few weeks before she can go to her forever home, but she is ready to start meeting families. If you would like to meet her, contact your placement advisor.