Tundra (Bob 08-604)

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Sponsored by: Michael & Robyn L.

 

RAGOM would like to welcome Bob (Tundra) to the GReat life. Tundra made the long ride from Missouri this past weekend (thanks to a whole bunch of volunteers driving and one special woman who kept all the dogs being transported overnight in Iowa during an ice storm!). He was surrendered by a family who recently lost their home and moved somewhere that did not allow dogs.

According to his paperwork, when this family originally adopted him in 2004, his name was Tundra and I think that name suits him much better than "Bob" since he looks like he belongs on the tundra in Alaska. He appears to be Golden mixed with Husky. He has the most beautiful blonde coat with honey-golden Highlights. He has been an outdoor dog up to this point so his fur is quite thick and lovely. He will need regular grooming (probably a little more than a purebred golden).

Tundra grew up with kids and is reportedly good around them. He won't likely get kid tested in his foster home though. He is great with his foster fur-butts and could care less about the resident cat.

Even though he was an outdoor dog, he has been very good about going potty outside and has only had 1 accident so far. He also sleeps at the foot of FM's bed - he crawled right up the first night- so he will likely want to sleep at the foot of the bed in his adoptive home too :-) He is extremely scared of linoleum at this point which means he is afraid of the kitchen and bathroom. He needs a bath, but due to this fear we are waiting until he is more comfortable here. His favorite place to be during the day is sleeping next to FM on the couch.

Tundra went to the vet already and weighed in at 66 pounds. His thick fur makes him look bigger, but either way, he could stand to lose a few pounds. Some good high protein nutritious food and regular exercise should change all that. He has an abscessed tooth that will be taken care before he is adopted. He also has a URI (Upper Respiratory Infection) - likely due from living outside and is on medications for both things. He was so scared at the vets office that I had to use shaved turkey to get him in but forgot to save some for when we were leaving so when we were leaving he "hid" (how do you hide 66 pounds of fluffdog) under the chairs.

Tundra is really just a huge love bug and loves to cuddle and give kisses. The pictures absolutely do not do him justice, so I will be working on taking better ones. If you'd be interested in meeting him or learning more about him, please contact placementatragom [dot] org.

   

At a Glance #08-604

Mixed Breed Born: June 2004
Male 65 lbs

Status: Adopted

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Sponsored by: Michael & Robyn L.

 

RAGOM would like to welcome Bob (Tundra) to the GReat life. Tundra made the long ride from Missouri this past weekend (thanks to a whole bunch of volunteers driving and one special woman who kept all the dogs being transported overnight in Iowa during an ice storm!). He was surrendered by a family who recently lost their home and moved somewhere that did not allow dogs.

According to his paperwork, when this family originally adopted him in 2004, his name was Tundra and I think that name suits him much better than "Bob" since he looks like he belongs on the tundra in Alaska. He appears to be Golden mixed with Husky. He has the most beautiful blonde coat with honey-golden Highlights. He has been an outdoor dog up to this point so his fur is quite thick and lovely. He will need regular grooming (probably a little more than a purebred golden).

Tundra grew up with kids and is reportedly good around them. He won't likely get kid tested in his foster home though. He is great with his foster fur-butts and could care less about the resident cat.

Even though he was an outdoor dog, he has been very good about going potty outside and has only had 1 accident so far. He also sleeps at the foot of FM's bed - he crawled right up the first night- so he will likely want to sleep at the foot of the bed in his adoptive home too :-) He is extremely scared of linoleum at this point which means he is afraid of the kitchen and bathroom. He needs a bath, but due to this fear we are waiting until he is more comfortable here. His favorite place to be during the day is sleeping next to FM on the couch.

Tundra went to the vet already and weighed in at 66 pounds. His thick fur makes him look bigger, but either way, he could stand to lose a few pounds. Some good high protein nutritious food and regular exercise should change all that. He has an abscessed tooth that will be taken care before he is adopted. He also has a URI (Upper Respiratory Infection) - likely due from living outside and is on medications for both things. He was so scared at the vets office that I had to use shaved turkey to get him in but forgot to save some for when we were leaving so when we were leaving he "hid" (how do you hide 66 pounds of fluffdog) under the chairs.

Tundra is really just a huge love bug and loves to cuddle and give kisses. The pictures absolutely do not do him justice, so I will be working on taking better ones. If you'd be interested in meeting him or learning more about him, please contact placementatragom [dot] org.

   

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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tundra (aka Bob) has been with us now 3 months and what can I say. He is just a great little guy. He is learning the ways of the house and settling in just fine. He and his brother Shadow are inseparable. They sleep together, go outside, and even play together. Shadow has taught Tundra things like if you sit nice - mom will give you a special treat after dinner.

He was so scared when he came here and now, he seeks out the attention of us. If we are laying in bed and Shadow comes up to get scratches- rest assured Tundra will not go without. He is right there getting his pets too. When Shadow and Tundra met all they did was sniff each other. Neither of them are the dominate male. If Shadow has something, Tundra lets him have it. Same with Shadow, if Tundra has a toy - Shadow will sit and stare at it but won't take it away until Tundra is done with it.

When he sees a squirrel outside he makes sure that they know they don't belong in our backyard. I guess it doesn't help that dad puts food out for them. He also made sure that the toilet paper didn't get the mama. I came home from the store one day and there it was - all over the dining room floor and Tundra standing there so proud of what he had done. Dad wasn't as proud but I couldn't help but laugh (even after I was told it wasn't funny) after seeing his face.

I would like to thank everyone that brought him here from Missouri. For all of you to travel during an ice storm to get him a home - what can I say. Thank you just doesn't seem enough.

I would also like to thank his FM for contacting us. She was right - he was the perfect guy for us. After we lost our last RAGOM dog just months before Tundra came into our lives, he has taught me to laugh again and miss our Ralph a little less everyday.

I would also like to thank everyone that passed him up. Who looked at his web page and thought that he was just not the dog for them. I would like to give one piece of advice to anyone who has thought this. I too thought that about Tundra. I too was looking for something and passed Tundra up many times. What I have learned, not once but twice, is that what you are looking for and who you need, may not be the same thing. But it could be the best thing that has happened to you in a long time. That is how I feel about Tundra - he is the best thing that has come into our lives in a long time. Shadow, Ralph (our other RAGOM dog 07-051) and Tundra, I just couldn't ask for better friends, companions, or family.

Thanks again RAGOM
Tammy, Dave, Shadow, and Tundra

 
 

Monday, January 12, 2009

Tundra had his tooth pulled on Friday and is doing really good.  It's causing some discomfort but he's being a trooper and taking it all in stride.  He was so scared when we went to the vets office that his whole body was shaking and it was all I could do to not just take him back home.  thank you again to his sponsors, Michael and Robyn L, for your generosity in helping Tundra and RAGOM get the medical cares he needs.

Tundra continues to do awesome in Foster care!  He has not had any accidents past the first couple days and has free roam of the house. He loves living with other dogs and comes to rely on them for guidance.  He loves the resident cat and will groom him as much as Gizmo will allow.  He got the OK from Giz with the good ole kitty head bump this week.

He is one of the most loyal dogs I've ever met.  If he's walking past you for any reason, he'll give you a quick lick - just because.  If you look at him, he'll just look back with eyes full of love... He will do just about anything you say, just to make you happy.  He has recently started smiling at me when I come home, you know with the lips curled up a little to show his beautiful teeth?

It's not like I'm biased or anything, but Tundra is a near perfect dog who had a rough start.  OK, so he's not a purebred GR, that just means he has more uniqueness about him.  He has the GR personality (and the dancing eyebrows) with a different body.  Everyone who sees him is amazed at how beautiful he is (or should I say handsome?).

If you would like to know more about Tundra, please contact placementatragom [dot] org and save me from becoming a foster failure!