Merry Christmas to ALL Fancy’s Fans & Friends! I just have to share this Cuddle Bug again with you all!  

Fancy believes EVERYONE wants to cuddle with her.  Both Shadow and Miley were quite content on the big bed by themselves, but in Fancy’s world---beds & couches are meant to be shared.  Fancy is the ultimate snuggle partner and it just makes her day when you hug her, hold her face, and cuddle with her.  Sure beats a cold barn floor! 

Babies and a comfy couch …PURE HEAVEN---but wait…something is missing….what makes this Heaven even better?

“C’mon FD---I’m waiting to cuddle”

Fans & friends that see Fancy out at the Events see a very quiet, shy girl-but get Fancy Pants outside with her family and out comes the Love Bug Runner!  Fancy is your sidekick and LOVES to be outside but only if you are with her!

Fancy wiggled her way onto Santa’s lap last weekend—(Yes, she did bud in line which raised Santa’s eyebrow a bit—but of course Fancy melted that brow the second she stared at him with those big brown eyes! (Works every time and she knows it!) We’re not totally sure what she asked Santa for but we have a good idea …so paws crossed Santa can find such a special family here in RAGOMland for this precious girl! 

We did overhear her ask something about gummy worms…ugh!  That girl…good thing she is soooo damn cute!  Long story….we’ll save that one for the next update ;)

Merry Christmas!

Hi Fancy Fans!!! Sorry it’s been so long without an update!  Fancy had a great Thanksgiving!!  We had a house FULL of Guests and Fancy was sooooo in her element…..lap to lap she went finding her perfect cuddle partner until she landed on “Grandpa Al” on the couch.  She was a total peach and didn’t go 1 minute without someone lovin’ her up!  Pure Heaven for Fancy Pants! We’ve been having so much fun in the snow!!!  Fancy is so calm inside, but give this girl a yard full of snow and the little girl thinks she’s a pupper again---making up for lost time I guess!   

“C’mon FM!  One more time around…please!”

Like anyone can say, “No” to that face.  She reminds me of the Cat (Puss & Boots) from Shrek.  She looks at you with those big brown eyes and that’s all it takes! Of course---with all this snow…we play hard and we then we rest!

Our nightly positions on the loveseat---Cuddlegirls!

Seriously, who needs a blanket when you have a Fancy Pants to cuddle with?  And last weekend…we went out to the Coon Rapids event!  So many people came out to see all the RAGOM dogs and we had so much fun!  THANK YOU to all our visitors that came out to say "Hi!"

(Fancy is in the lower right hand corner with the red bow and her friend Miss Kathy)

Fancy eats up all the attention she gets at these events.  You never find her alone very long.  She will go from person to person making them aware that she is “free to pet”.  But once you start—you can’t stop (Fancy’s rule).  Don’t worry, she will remind you of the rule with her BIG paw should you need reminding.   Love may be free but of course all our doggies require vet care so Fancy volunteered to do her part for RAGOM.     

The Working Girl---with those BIG brown eyes--Who can resist? 

As I’ve mentioned before, Fancy was a Momma many times over and so having raised numerous puppers---this girl has no patience left in her for crazy, rambunctious puppy behavior and she will let it be known.  Fancy also has a very sensitive nature and so she believes everyone else should as well---in other words—she likes a nice “orderly” house with well-behaved 2-leggers and 4-leggers. For example, at the event on Saturday, poor lil’ Brooklyn (Ragom doggie) was so excited to be there and she kept coming over to see Fancy.  Fancy gave her a bold lip curl—a very clear warning that Brooklyn’s puppy excitement was not welcome—and noticing her lip curl, we pulled Brooklyn away.  But, that didn’t ldeter Brooklyn, being the young pupper she is, she headed right back for more—another lip curl from Fancy and a low growl this time—GREAT communication if you understand doggie communication—another warning to tell Brooklyn “I’m serious—back off.”  Unfortunately, Brooklyn hadn’t learned that communication lesson yet so did not back off and before we could pull her away this time, Fancy did, as any Doggie Momma would do with an unruly youngster, gave Brooklyn a very quick mouth correction right to Brooklyn’s nose.  Brooklyn squealed and Fancy---with everyone looking at her-- buried her head in my lap and just hid.  She laid there motionless for the longest time---sulking.  Even though Fancy’s clear warning and correction was totally justified in the doggie world, it was so like Fancy to then bury her head.  Brooklyn survived and all was well afterwards.  Fancy just does not like crazy energy in her face or her house.  Even when our dogs start really rough-housing inside, Fancy will jump off the couch and head right over to them like a Mother and the second they see her coming they knock it off.  It’s the funniest thing ever!!!  I bet she was a really strict Momma---but no doubt a very loving one!  

So many people fall in love with Fancy Pants and believe me---we know why! After living in a barn for 9 years---she is just exploding with love to share and just oooozes that love out all over the place.  Those that have met her can attest! Fancy has not yet found her perfect match ---so many applicants have been interested but we know she needs another dog in her world and that seems to be the most common missing piece---so we happily wait….enjoying this special little girl all to ourselves until her special family comes calling….:)  They are going to be so incredibly lucky to find her---they have no idea how much love is waiting for them!  

Ok---off for more snow adventures…catch ya later!  :-)

The Secret to My Happiness…by Miss Fancy Pants

Consistent schedule, exercise and attention...in a low key home.

 Praise and Rewards of Course :) aka "Treats!" 

Precious Beauty Sleep with a Pal or Two

Outdoor Activities with Family & Friends

And most importantly...LOTS of Cuddle Time!

That’s it!  I’m pretty easy…and extremely lovable too! 

I’ve only had one accident since returning and FM takes FULL credit for that one because she said, “C’mon, let’s go outside” and so I was ready to go and then the phone rang and FM forgot all about going outside--but my bladder didn’t.  Bad FM!  Other than that---I’ve been the most wonderful doggie in the world!  My foster family says I’m about as perfect a companion as they come!  

Did you know I’m going to be at the Petco Event on Sunday?  I’m not totally myself at the events---lots of people and dogs—kinda overwhelming---but I’ll do my best.  Hope to see you there! 

Love,

Miss Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants has figured out just where to go to get herself pampered!  Foster Dad is a big pushover for his little Princess...
 

 "Ohhhh...this is the Life!"

"Hey....is that it FD?"
 

" Ahhh...that's what I'm talking about!"

  
Fancy gets to meet our 1st RAGOM foster dog Brandi 10-127 and her wonderful family sometime next week for a reunion play-date!  Brandi can tell Fancy all about what happens when RAGOM doggies find their "Furever Family"...as she surely hit the Mega Jackpot ---a true RAGOM "Happily Ever After" story! 
 
This week, Fancy is will be working on her "retrieving" skills.  She has the whole run and get the stuffed animal part aced, but after that...she goes astray...literally!  I think she has the game of Fetch confused with a game called Hide & Seek ---Fancy hides them and Foster Mom seeks them :)
 
Hope everyone in RAGOMland has a wonderful week and makes it to the Great MN Get-Together! Remember---Goldzilla is just weeks away now!  Hope you all are signed up for the big walk and are coming out to meet all the doggies :) 

Ahhhh…nothing like enjoying a beautiful morning sunrise before a great day!

Fancy had her LAST vet appt. this morning.  She healed beautifully and is now "bandage-free" and ready to find her forever family.  Thank you again for all the GOOD Vibes--Everyone at the VCA was so impressed with how well she healed up! 
 
Fancy Pants has really learned our schedule this week and is now very comfortable with us coming and going.  We arrive home each day to a big tail wag and a big wet kiss---always a wonderful way to come home!  We are looking for a family for Fancy that is not away from home longer than 6-8 hours at a time.  Of course...if long hours 8-10 are yours---but you have doggie daycare options or someone to be the mid-day person to break up the day...this would be fine.  Now that she has a taste of family life, we want to make sure she gets lots of it!  And of course---a doggie pal to "do life" with is also a must.

Resident Miley and Fancy Pants on our way to the BIG Event!

Thank you to everyone for coming out today!  So many RAGOM dogs and RAGOM Fans!  A special thank you to Anne for the extra loving hand.  Fancy ate it up!  Fancy took her first big appearance in a "reserved" stride.  It was her 1st public place--lots of people---lots of dogs---and full sun (which she is happiest in the shade.)  Fancy laid low, greeted the dogs perfectly and enjoyed all the hands..but boy...was she exhausted from all the activity and the sunshine!  Fancy crashed the second she jumped in the car. Once home, our little girl was all revived and back to normal---so happy to see her foster friends...especially the stuffed ones!

 I love my Babies!  I even play fetch with them!

Fancy’s new hair is coming is so soft and thick!  She had to have most of her Golden feathering shaved away because of extensive mats and her surgery, but it’s starting to grow out again—so pretty! 
 
As well as finding comfort with dogs, Fancy definitately finds comfort and happiness in her people!  She shows you her affection in many different ways, but this is one of my favorites...

If you are looking for a down right wonderful addition to your family, you have to check on Fancy.  She has found "the goods" on the Golden life which includes...lots of time with her owners, doggie friends, walks, hanging in the yard helping with chores, cuddling for a good movie, dog park fun, running errands, sleeping on a BIG Round comfy dog bed right next to her owner's bed, and most importantly---being LOVED and TOUCHED.  Sounds like a good life to live for a "retired" Barn Momma!  If you think you may be the family Miss Fancy Pants is dreaming of, please let your Placement advisor know. :)

Dear Lord,
 
Thank you for making me and my sister, Sweetie, RAGOM Girls.

Thank you for all the people praying for me to heal well--it's sure working!  We are now down to going to the vet every other day and I'm feeling great!

Thank you for my new fur-butt foster friends.  They are keeping me company until my forever family comes for me.  This is my foster sister Miley.  I especially like her...cuz she kinda reminds me of my sister. Miley used to live in a barn too, just like me, so she's showing me the ropes around here.  Foster Mom said it took Miley time to get used to living the Golden Life, but she finally figured it out and she loves it! I already know I'm gonna love the Golden Life!

Thank you for all the 2-leggers I'm surrounded by now---it's like being surrounded by beautiful flowers all the time.  I never seem to be without a leg to lean on which you know I need as I continue to learn what this new life is all about.  I'm still a little nervous when the 2-leggers are away because what if they don't come back?  Foster Mom says she will always come back, but I still can't help feeling a little nervous.  I love 2-leggers so much and want to be near them.  I promise to work on that.  Miley says it takes time, but I'll learn it's ok to be alone sometimes...especially if I have a fur-butt friend to hang with. 

And finally, THANK YOU for RAGOM and all the wonderful care I've been getting from my friends at the VCA in Richfield...WOW!  They treat me like a Princess and I love them for it.  I had no idea how awesome life could be and I will make You very PROUD of me because I'm going to be such a blessing to my "forever" family and to everyone I can! I will love 'em, lick 'em, sit with 'em, walk with 'em and just be there to do LIFE with 'em....the Golden Life!
 
Thank you Lord!  Amen!
 
Your Girl-- Fancy Pants