In Memory of Pete # 06-525

 In memory of Max, my first RAGOM kid, from Amy L

Knock!   Knock!   Knock!
 
Who's that knocking at door?
 
It's Polly.  Let me in.
 
Polly...I think I've been expecting a Polly.  Are you 4 years old, spayed, met your new vet, up to date with vaccinations and microchipped too?    Yes !   Yes !  Yes !
 
Please welcome Polly into the RAGOM family.  There is always room for another golden girl looking for her perfect family.   Polly is being fostered in North Liberty Iowa.  She weighs 77 lbs so according to the vet she can take a few off.  She is very light golden with very white feathering.   As you see she is very healthy and current in every aspect of her health.  Polly was living outside with a small makeshift stall in the garage with access to the outside run.  She was living with a 2 year old petite lab.  She was surrendered due to big changes in her home life. 
 
This is what was shared about her from her owner:  She was not house or obedience trained, no exposure to cats, never ridden in a car but the bed of a pickup, not crate trained,  LOVES THE WATER,  had a history of running, some exposure to children of all ages,  loves to be groomed but toenails never trimmed by them,  scares and cowers or runs from loud noises.
 
This is what I have observed in the 6 days she has been in my home:

1.  NO accidents at all.  We have done 2,4,6,8 hours alone with absolutely everything in order when I come home.  Isn't that amazing for a girl who has been living in a garage.

2.  NEVER chewed on anything including the chew items on the floor. 

3.  DOES NOT like the crate and is very difficult to get her into it but she is proving she is trustworthy with free roam on the lower level.

4.  Indifferent to my golden foster and my golden choosing a tendency toward being more submissive than assertive.

5.  Is intimated by typical home sounds like the garage door opener, garbage disposal, washer and dryer.  Jumps, startles, and cowers to loud sounds.

6.  Very curious  willing to seek and explore her surroundings with patience and gentle encouragement.

7.  Willing to seek attention though shy's away when hands come over her head.  Getting so much better at this and loves to be loved up.

8.  Eats with the girls in their own designated spots.   I can handle her and the food in the bowl with never a snarl or growl.  She just keeps eating never paying attention to me.

9.  Knows sit command and comes every time I call her :).  We are working on - off, lay down, stay, and wait. 

10.  Requires a gentle leader to walk as she is like a race horse and pulls like a amish work horse (if you know what I mean).  We have been out several times and today we went walking with my foster.  They walk at a nice clip and Polly tries to get the leader off but gets better the longer we walk.  Time and patience she will become perfect for the fast walker, runner, or jogger.
 
What would Polly's wanted poster say for a family.
 
1.  A fenced yard prefer physical is a MUST since she has a history of running.  But now that she is in a home with a 6 ft cedar fence she comes back in every time I call her.

2.  I think children 12 and older as younger children may be too much for her to be accustomed to this soon especially with the loud noises and rapid movements young children are capable of. 

3.  A stable confident companion dog that she can learn and mimic good behavior plus she is use to having a companion to hang out and be active with.

4.  A family that is willing to spend the time teaching her how to live in a home and be part of a family.

5.  Obedience training will be a big part of this learning and needs to be considers a high priority for this girl.
 
 
Polly is ready to meet families.  If you think you would like to meet or discuss her potential to be your new family member let your placement adviser know.