Red 05-105

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My name is Red,

I've had a pretty tough life until now (I am about 5-6 years old). I had been hit by a car when I was about 1 year old. The lady who found me did not want the vet she contacted to remove my leg. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a wrong decision. Because my hip was unable to heal properly the lady decided she did not want me. I was then fostered by a nice lady in her home until my leg could be amputated and heal properly.

Once I returned to the Humane Society I found a home on a farm where I was able to roam free. I roamed too far on occasion and had to hitchhike home on a busy highway. My friends tell me it's a miracle that I have not been shot or run over by now. Farmers that find strays on their farm are instructed to shoot them.

My prior mom was notified; and after a lengthy discussion the decision was made that I would be surrendered to RAGOM. She didn't want me safe in our fenced in back yard. She thought I should be able to roam free.

Don't overlook me because you think I have a disability. I love to run and play with my foster family and their two dogs. I don't know why people think four legs are better than three, I seem to get along great with three legs. They also have other small animals that have pointy ears and purr a lot, but I just ignore them.

I still have to go to the Vet this week to get a check-up, so I'll write more later. It's time for my nap.

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At a Glance #05-105

Golden Retriever Born: March 2001
Male Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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My name is Red,

I've had a pretty tough life until now (I am about 5-6 years old). I had been hit by a car when I was about 1 year old. The lady who found me did not want the vet she contacted to remove my leg. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a wrong decision. Because my hip was unable to heal properly the lady decided she did not want me. I was then fostered by a nice lady in her home until my leg could be amputated and heal properly.

Once I returned to the Humane Society I found a home on a farm where I was able to roam free. I roamed too far on occasion and had to hitchhike home on a busy highway. My friends tell me it's a miracle that I have not been shot or run over by now. Farmers that find strays on their farm are instructed to shoot them.

My prior mom was notified; and after a lengthy discussion the decision was made that I would be surrendered to RAGOM. She didn't want me safe in our fenced in back yard. She thought I should be able to roam free.

Don't overlook me because you think I have a disability. I love to run and play with my foster family and their two dogs. I don't know why people think four legs are better than three, I seem to get along great with three legs. They also have other small animals that have pointy ears and purr a lot, but I just ignore them.

I still have to go to the Vet this week to get a check-up, so I'll write more later. It's time for my nap.

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Updates

Saturday, October 8, 2011

 

After 5 1/2 years of love and devotion, I’m having to post Red’s final update. A few days ago, while we were on vacation in California, Red suddenly started to have difficulty getting up. Although we thought it was a muscle/pain issue that we could get on top of, we learned yesterday that Red had an infection raging in his abdomen that was too far advanced for us to fix. I (Karen) was going to fly home to hold him while he passed away, but the vet said that he wasn’t going to live long enough for me to get there, and that there was a fair chance that he would suffer if we waited. So, an incredible friend and dog person I know went to the vet, laid next to Red and told him how much we all loved him, and how sorry I was that I wasn’t there when he needed me most. Then she held him as they put him to sleep.

We are all so sad that we didn’t get to say goodbye. Red was the sweetest, calmest, most loving dog ever, and there will be a huge hole in our household without him. We gave him so much love though while we had him, and that’s our comfort right now.

Rest in peace my sweet Red, I will remember you forever.

Sunday, April 24, 2005

Hi Kim!

Finally got some pictures of Red with the kids today, what a job that was. Now I know why I put it off so long! Trying to get 4 kids and 2 dogs to look at a camera simultaneously is, um, shall we say - challenging.

Red is doing GREAT. The first night he was up some, but since he got up Saturday he's been back to normal, not a sign of discomfort. Went on his walk yesterday and today peppy as ever, played with Mindy last night, and picked up a tennis ball today in his mouth for awhile. He absolutely INHALES the canned food, like in a panic that it might disappear at any moment. Mindy keeps looking over at his food then at hers - kind of like "Hey! This bites! What's the deal?!" She has now entered the "make-mommy-feel-guilty" stage, she is giving me these soulful looks that say "Don't you love me anymore? Wasn't I good enough? How come you love him too? I can't believe you are PETTING him." Then she goes and sits about 2 feet away and watches me so I feels realllllly guilty. I'm a sucker for the doggy guilt trip. But they also played together last night, it will be much easier when Red has the run of the yard. He's going to be so easy to train in, when we go out to put him on his line I don't even need to hold his collar, if he goes to the edge of the yard he comes back right when I call him. Such a sweetie.

Anyway, hope you are having a good weekend!

Take care,
Karen