From Jackson's forever family...

Our lives were blessed with Jackson on December 19th, 2008. My best friend, Lucy, our 12 yr. old Golden passed away on September 2, 2008 and our home was terribly empty.

With concern of getting another dog too soon I went on the Ragom website to sponsor a new friend in memory of Lucy. That new friend was Jackson. After my sponsorship I was compelled to get involved in the adoption process. During that time Jackson was still available and I knew it was by God’s hand that we would be together.

Jackson is a gorgeous 1 yr. old male who was very timid and shy. He had no “people skills” but loved other dogs. He’s still working on his people skills but is progressing quite nicely. He goes to work with his mom everyday and has a big yard and two cats to play with.

Although his mom is his “favorite dog”, he is getting closer to dad and the kids. He has graduated obedience school with flying colors showing that he is not only good looking but also very smart.

Jackson not only healed my broken heart, he filled our home once again with the “dog love” we were missing.

Thank you Ragom for bringing us together.

Jackson has been with us 3 weeks now and has come to fit in wonderfully just like he's part of the family. He is  coming to everyone now for attention because he sees Timber getting attention and he wants some too. He continues to be more comfortable learning new things. They were outside in the snow playing & running around eating snow. It was so cute to see Jackson becoming more of a happy golden pup his tail wags more. Don't let the puppy faze scare you. He has the energy of a puppy but settles down very nicely after playing to take a long nap. Jackson has gained 6 pounds in 3 weeks. He should be between 75-80 lbs the vet said, he is now at 71 lbs. He is in very good health. He is on a lamb & rice dog food which is suppose to be good for golden's. His coat is looking nicer than when I got him - he has the shorter blonde coat which is nice, he doesn't really shed. Timber sheds enough for 3. We have the stairs mastered now, he runs up and down them just like the resident golden Timber. We are still working on the walking with a leash. He doesn't need the gentle leader as he stays close to you but he does walk all over the place. We continue practicing but it's hard walking 2 golden's at the same time so for now I will walk them separately.

Jackson is becoming a more confident dog in just the short time we have had him. I really feel he is learning to be a true golden as he has the personality that fits. He has continued to open his heart to us more each day. He does like to bark when someone comes close to the house but that's ok because that's what dogs do. He quits when you tell him no bark. He is learning his name now which helps. I am continuing to work with stay sit come. I can't expect miracles in 3 weeks. We are still forming a bond. If you would like a young blonde PB golden this boy is for you. Jackson is sleeping as I do his update. He likes to be near you but doesn't demand allot of attention.

I'm a handsome boy!	Just Chillin'
Are you my forever family?

Foster Mom says I can do my own update today because she's busy making cookies. I had a great time at Petsmart yesterday.  I saw allot of fur friends and humans. I really need to have a fur brother or sister to play with, cats are good too. Foster Mom thought I would be scared of so much noise but I fooled her - I was just fine. I came home and played with  the resident dog Timber. Then I took a long nap. I sleep all night next to FM & FD on the floor by the bed with Timber. She tries  to get me to play at 3 am . Foster mom thinks  we need to go out so she gets up and lets us out, we potty and then want to play. Foster mom says no go back to sleep we play a bit and then go back to sleep. I think Timber has them fooled but they're getting smarter cause we hold it all day when foster mom & dad are at work. It's Timber's fault, she has way too much energy. I am a puppy but I know night time is for sleeping.  Ha ha Timber. I like to get Timber's Frisbee before her because then she chases me to get it. I think she has a crush on me because I'm a blonde haired boy. I really learn  from Timber hopefully not her bad habits FM  says. I like to be outside. I roll around in the grass & mud and get dirty. Foster mom wants to give me a bath but she needs to wait another week for my neuter to heal. The vet says I gained 3 lbs this week don't know where though. Well I better let foster mom have her computer back.

If you would like to meet me let your placement advisor know or contact placementragom [dot] org .

Love Jackson