Redd 00-205

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Redd is here and is a delightful gentleman.  He was adopted out from RAGOM as a young dog in 2000.  While we hope when we adopt out our dogs that we are finding them a forever home, sometimes things change and it's just not to be.   Once a RAGOM dog, always a RAGOM dog, and Redd has been welcomed back with open arms. 

The initial meet and greet with my dogs was a little rocky at first.  Redd hasn't had a lot of dog interaction over the past 8 years and is a little unsure of new dogs, and four new dogs may be a little disconcerting.  However, after a couple of hours of hanging out in the backyard together, everyone walked in the house and they have been great friends ever since. 

In typical Golden fashion, Redd enjoys holding a stuffed toy in his mouth and is in his glory when he is being petted.  His original foster mom from 2000 is still a RAGOM foster mom (YAY Paula!), but is presently fostering Lucy 07-050 with terminal cancer and couldn't take Redd back into her home.  However, she doesn't live far away and is coming to visit him tomorrow and take him for a walk so there will be a happy reunion.  He's only been here one day, and so far he appears to be completely housetrained, is eating well, does fine with my dogs and loves people.  Will write more as we get to know him better.

 

 

At a Glance #00-205

Golden Retriever Born: May 1999
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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Redd is here and is a delightful gentleman.  He was adopted out from RAGOM as a young dog in 2000.  While we hope when we adopt out our dogs that we are finding them a forever home, sometimes things change and it's just not to be.   Once a RAGOM dog, always a RAGOM dog, and Redd has been welcomed back with open arms. 

The initial meet and greet with my dogs was a little rocky at first.  Redd hasn't had a lot of dog interaction over the past 8 years and is a little unsure of new dogs, and four new dogs may be a little disconcerting.  However, after a couple of hours of hanging out in the backyard together, everyone walked in the house and they have been great friends ever since. 

In typical Golden fashion, Redd enjoys holding a stuffed toy in his mouth and is in his glory when he is being petted.  His original foster mom from 2000 is still a RAGOM foster mom (YAY Paula!), but is presently fostering Lucy 07-050 with terminal cancer and couldn't take Redd back into her home.  However, she doesn't live far away and is coming to visit him tomorrow and take him for a walk so there will be a happy reunion.  He's only been here one day, and so far he appears to be completely housetrained, is eating well, does fine with my dogs and loves people.  Will write more as we get to know him better.

 

 

Updates

Monday, July 9, 2007

Redd came to stay with Zoom after Peanut (aka Kristin 07-261) went to stay with Sam, Allie, Spirit and Sheba.  The trade was in the best interest of the dogs.  Redd is better with fewer dogs, and Peanut needs many dogs to help her become more secure.

Redd fit right into our house like he has been a part of the family for a long time.  The first behavior we noticed is that he certainly loves people and any attention we can give him.  He loves to sit or lie next to us when we are reading, eating, talking, sleeping, or watching television.  In fact, he is always within a few feet of us.  As I write this, he is lying about 18 inches from my chair and right next to Zoom.

Redd has a quiet demeanor; is affectionate, obedient, and loves to go on walks of any distance.  He also loves to carry toys with him anytime and anywhere.  He barks infrequently and usually when he has been unnoticed for awhile and wants us to know he is around.  Over the past few says, we have noticed that he would do best in a home with no dogs or one dog, as we think is he is fonder of people than other canines. Yet, he shows no aggressiveness toward Zoom.

He does not appear to be an active play dog probably because of his age; however, Zoom enticed him to play chase on a warm afternoon and we think he enjoyed it immensely.  After the chase, in and out of the ‘fort’, Redd decided that the spray from the garden hose was the perfect way to cool down.  Maybe he has forgotten how much fun it is to play, but with Zoom around that may change.  If you’re at Zoom’s house, you have to play!

Redd is a perfect gentlemen looking for a perfect family.  He would love to be the center of attention and he will return any affection 1,000 percent over.  He is well mannered, house trained, gentle and lovable.  I almost forget to mention that Redd is also very good in the car.


Redd getting sprayed


Redd and Zoom