In September of this year, RAGOM rescued several goldens from a puppy mill in Iowa.  These dogs were named in honor of America and in memory of those lost on the 11th.  One of the dogs, a two year old girl, was called Spirit.  She was brought into RAGOM small and afraid of the world.  After several weeks of tender loving care, it was determined that Spirit was pregnant with her third litter in two short years of life.  Her puppies were due in November, making them ready for sale during the Christmas season - a huge money making time for the breeders who jeopardize the lives of their "livestock" through over-breeding and neglect.  RAGOM volunteers helped keep Spirit well fed and comfortable through her pregnancy.  Spirit finally gave birth to eight healthy golden pups who were named in honor of the dogs working tirelessly at Ground Zero in New York City.  These little ones are now looking for homes to call their own so they can enjoy the puppy-hood that their mother never had.

Roselle 01-353 - female, born 7:36 p.m. -- Roselle was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center when the plane hit.  She guided her owner through the smoke and smell of burning jet fuel to the emergency exit and down the stairs.