We are very saddened to let you know that our RAGOM dog, Iggy (Jarek/Joker 10-084) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12. He had been having some recent digestive issues that were being managed with medications from his vet, and he had been improving. But he suddenly became ill early in the morning of November 12, and we were unable to get him to a clinic in time.
He passed away around 7 a.m. in our home, in his bed, being comforted by us. While he was in discomfort and some distress, it was not violent and he was not exhibiting signs of pain. We called MN Pets, who came and picked him up later that morning, and took him for cremation.
We adopted him in the summer of 2011 after meeting him at his foster home in St. Paul, where Cheryl D was his foster mom. We renamed him Iggy.
He was such a joy to us. He came a long way from when we first adopted him, and worked very hard to overcome his early issues and become a calmer dog as he realized how loved he was, that he had found his forever home.
He enjoyed playing with his toys, enjoyed playing with his pals at the Pampered Pooch daycare, enjoyed his walks, and was a lovable companion to our family. We were honored to take care of him, giving him all the love he could handle, and to see him off on his final journey with dignity, respect and love.
Needless to say, we are devastated and heartbroken. But we know he will always be with us, in our hearts. His spirit and soul live on in us, and we will always be thankful for that.
We want to thank RAGOM for rescuing Iggy, for taking care of him until he could find us. Special thanks to his wonderful foster mom, Cheryl D, who introduced us to him with patience and kindness.
Steven and April K
