Molly (Amber 10-162)

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I am introducing our very sweet, Amber. She is a 7, soon to be 8-year-old, puppy mill mama. She has been with us for about 3 weeks now. Amber is somewhat more social than a lot of puppy mill dogs. For the most part, she loves to meet people, always has a wagging tail and explores things on her own. She is a very happy girl considering her past and thankfully she can now begin a new and much better life.

Amber came to RAGOM with a mast cell tumor and some other major issues. We had the tumor removed a couple of weeks ago and luckily it was in the early stages and it was removed completely. She had her staples removed last week and the incision is healing nicely. She was also spayed at that time. I know after being a "cone head" for a couple of weeks, she was glad to get those staples out. No more cone!Woohoo! Amber's back legs are a mess to put it mildly. Both back feet point out sideways to some degree, the left one being the worse. At times, that one is pointed directly sideways. The vet took X-rays while she was there for her other surgeries and the X-rays do not paint a pretty picture. Our vet was amazed at how bad Amber's hips are. Amber's left leg does not have a ball at the top so there is nothing in the socket on that hip. We don't know if she had a surgery at some point to remove the ball, which is done in some cases of hip displaysia, or if she was possibly born this way. Her right leg does have a ball on it, but it is not in the socket either. It sits up above the socket. When Amber walks, both her legs are quite loose and wobbly. She does get around quite well, but we are not sure how much pain she may be in at this point. She has probably been this way for years. The X-rays showone of her knees is in bad shape too. Right now we have started Amber on Rimadyl and a joint prescription diet. She does get around and even runs after squirrels, which is surprising. It is amazing how much dogs adapt to their disabilities. A couple of other things about this girl: Amber has a couple of incisors that are worn down almost to the gum. These may need to come out at some point. She is also has a bad left eye. It looks smaller than the right eye and sometimes turns funny. We are pretty sure she is blind in her left eye. I know when she is investigating new things, sometimes she surprises herself when something is on that side of her. The vet thinks this may be a birth defect of some sort. Amber discovered marrow bones soon after she came to live with us. At first she didn't know what to do with it. The other dogs were chewing away on theirs and before long, Amber was too. They spent hours out in the yard with their bones that day and she was such a happy camper joining in. We have some clean marrow bones in the house for the dogs and almost every day, Amber would have a collection on her dog bed. She always seemed to go to the same bed and some days I don't know how she found room to lay down. It would be full of bones. I kept putting them back in the toy basket and before I knew it, she would have several bones back on her bed. I had to take a picture of that the other night. She is such a silly girl!

 
                                                                          Despite all of Amber's medical issues, anatomy problems and bad teeth, she is so happy to be with her people. Whether it's when you get up in the morning or come walking through the door, she greets you with a wagging tail and some kisses. It's amazing to me how much dogs like her put up with, yet they are forgiving and loving anyway. I am just so glad she can look forward to a life in a home with people who love and care about her. She has had no accidents since coming here and she has had free roam of the house. She met our 4 other dogs (one of which is our RAGOM foster Max 07-493) and two cats with no problems what so ever. Amber has the true Golden personality and it shows every day. Amber did move to a permanent foster home today. She did well on the trip to South Dakota. I miss her a lot tonight, but I know she is in great hands at her new foster home. If anyone would like to sponsor Amber or donate anything to her medical costs, RAGOM would greatly appreciate it. She has a high medical bill already with the mast cell tumor removal and spay and she will need to be on her prescription diet for a while in order to determine if surgery will be needed or not. Only time will tell if surgery is in her future or not. 
 

At a Glance #10-162

Golden Retriever Born: July 2002
Female 60 lbs

Status: Adopted

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I am introducing our very sweet, Amber. She is a 7, soon to be 8-year-old, puppy mill mama. She has been with us for about 3 weeks now. Amber is somewhat more social than a lot of puppy mill dogs. For the most part, she loves to meet people, always has a wagging tail and explores things on her own. She is a very happy girl considering her past and thankfully she can now begin a new and much better life.

Amber came to RAGOM with a mast cell tumor and some other major issues. We had the tumor removed a couple of weeks ago and luckily it was in the early stages and it was removed completely. She had her staples removed last week and the incision is healing nicely. She was also spayed at that time. I know after being a "cone head" for a couple of weeks, she was glad to get those staples out. No more cone!Woohoo! Amber's back legs are a mess to put it mildly. Both back feet point out sideways to some degree, the left one being the worse. At times, that one is pointed directly sideways. The vet took X-rays while she was there for her other surgeries and the X-rays do not paint a pretty picture. Our vet was amazed at how bad Amber's hips are. Amber's left leg does not have a ball at the top so there is nothing in the socket on that hip. We don't know if she had a surgery at some point to remove the ball, which is done in some cases of hip displaysia, or if she was possibly born this way. Her right leg does have a ball on it, but it is not in the socket either. It sits up above the socket. When Amber walks, both her legs are quite loose and wobbly. She does get around quite well, but we are not sure how much pain she may be in at this point. She has probably been this way for years. The X-rays showone of her knees is in bad shape too. Right now we have started Amber on Rimadyl and a joint prescription diet. She does get around and even runs after squirrels, which is surprising. It is amazing how much dogs adapt to their disabilities. A couple of other things about this girl: Amber has a couple of incisors that are worn down almost to the gum. These may need to come out at some point. She is also has a bad left eye. It looks smaller than the right eye and sometimes turns funny. We are pretty sure she is blind in her left eye. I know when she is investigating new things, sometimes she surprises herself when something is on that side of her. The vet thinks this may be a birth defect of some sort. Amber discovered marrow bones soon after she came to live with us. At first she didn't know what to do with it. The other dogs were chewing away on theirs and before long, Amber was too. They spent hours out in the yard with their bones that day and she was such a happy camper joining in. We have some clean marrow bones in the house for the dogs and almost every day, Amber would have a collection on her dog bed. She always seemed to go to the same bed and some days I don't know how she found room to lay down. It would be full of bones. I kept putting them back in the toy basket and before I knew it, she would have several bones back on her bed. I had to take a picture of that the other night. She is such a silly girl!

 
                                                                          Despite all of Amber's medical issues, anatomy problems and bad teeth, she is so happy to be with her people. Whether it's when you get up in the morning or come walking through the door, she greets you with a wagging tail and some kisses. It's amazing to me how much dogs like her put up with, yet they are forgiving and loving anyway. I am just so glad she can look forward to a life in a home with people who love and care about her. She has had no accidents since coming here and she has had free roam of the house. She met our 4 other dogs (one of which is our RAGOM foster Max 07-493) and two cats with no problems what so ever. Amber has the true Golden personality and it shows every day. Amber did move to a permanent foster home today. She did well on the trip to South Dakota. I miss her a lot tonight, but I know she is in great hands at her new foster home. If anyone would like to sponsor Amber or donate anything to her medical costs, RAGOM would greatly appreciate it. She has a high medical bill already with the mast cell tumor removal and spay and she will need to be on her prescription diet for a while in order to determine if surgery will be needed or not. Only time will tell if surgery is in her future or not. 
 

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Amber, our lovely Amber girl, has been adopted.  So hard to believe yet. New mom and dad, Pat and Greg, and new brother Jake, are all in agreement....what a great match and Amber "bamber" gave the ok today.

  

This is a stellar family who are totally about the goldens and literally everything that comes with a rescue dog.  Yet again, I have had the privilege to meet a wonderful family, who drove a long way to meet and ultimately adopt our lovely girl.  As difficult as this is sometimes to let such a great golden go, this is what rescue is all about and yet others, wait at your door for help.  Amber has had a long haul to get where she is and her happiness is what matters.   I could not be more pleased and happy for our lovely Amber girl and also for Pat and Greg who have had a very long haul themselves losing 2 goldens in the past 6 months (Ragom rescues).  And to Jake, yet another rescue boy who will make a great brother and a beautiful golden boy himself!  This is one great 'golden' family and what a wonderful 'beginning' for Amber.  

We love you Amber. XOXO  ---  FM

Thursday, June 23, 2011

   
Oh gosh, I just cannot say enough wonderful, gentle, and fun things to observe and love about our Amber love.  She is currently watching our deck getting replaced and remarkably handling this ‘change’ well.  First, there was the ‘tear down’ of the old large deck with many sounds which included those of a chain saw.  I was amazed at how she handled this…..just fine.  Incredible for her.  It will be wonderful of course, for all of us, to have a new, sturdy and safer deck.  As the changes, hammering and other things are progressing, miss Amber is taking things in stride; instead of getting lead outside to go potty and play, we need to be lead out in garage and then into the front yard …… so a much different schedule.  And little short walks to make up the difference.  Fine by her.  Sniffing the new lumber in the driveway, odd things in the backyard and difference smells and sounds.  One of my forever best friend’s (KD) came for a visit and oh, more love sparks! I just have to attach pics of them together not only to show off my loving golden girl, but how close best friend can get to this magnificent golden girl whom she had never met before.  I am showing this great gentleness and love in this Amber girl I am so lucky to foster.  The phrase : “feel the love” sure comes to mind!  Not to mention having such a wonderful dear friend who obviously LOVES goldens!  The other photo is of Amber with her brand new toy from KD when she visited, a new stuffed ‘eggplant’ squeaker.  Wow, do we love this new toy!  Purple loves perfect on her too! Guess what?  She tore it all up!  Little by little, she was so attracted to this ‘new toy’ she could not get enough.  All in the name of love I guess?  Also yet another tender shot of this PM girl, who is ever so fascinating to foster and grow to love more and more, to see each day, how she blossoms in this great world of Ragom.  KD hugs to you my dear. ♥  Amber, you are the most beautiful golden ever and claims all people to her love and beauty!  Thank you again Ragom for rescuing this lovely golden and bringing her into such a phenomenal rescue. (Tamra is smiling, I just know it)

   

   

Monday, May 23, 2011

 

Our Miss Amber is doing great.  She is so beautiful.  She and Maggie doing just wonderful together.  We are in the thunderstorm season obviously and the Clomipramine meds I really feel helps her a lot with them.  As stated before, when we know of a really bad one coming we will administer the Alprazolam tabs but have only done so once.  A little tid bit on our girl:  when we are going for our daily walks, which she loves, she really perks up when we see ‘robins’ for some reason.  No other birds, just that one.  She arches her neck so pretty and wants to run/move towards them.  If you could just see her, it is so cute and to see a little ‘bird dog’ in her is fun.  She is staying in very good shape and everything else is pretty much the same.  She of course loves all of her squeaky toy-babies.  There are times when she is reluctant to go out potty (could be the neighbor dogs) or just because.  One think about Amber is she only really needs to go about 2-3 a day is all.  She will chase and play with balls thrown in the yard too.  Sometime I take both girls on a walk but when I do the real long ones, Amber just gets her own walk/strolls.  Another cute thing to see is when Amber is staring at a bird or something which really captures her attention, and you are behind her, her beautiful tail totally covers up those back legs and you cannot even see them!  (Due to her rear end issues).  (wish I could get  photo of that but it never happens at the right time) She stands ever so patiently watching……..She will be right by you as a good golden should.  Amber makes a cute little ‘grumbly play noise’, ever so softly, when ‘talking’ to her squeaky babies or ball.  I wish I could attach a sound play of it, it is so cute.  She so gently ‘bites and pushes’ her today as if it were a puppy….trying to get it in the right ‘spot.’   Amber still does not like or will be near the vacuum or any other odd tall object.  She will do this gentle soft ‘bark’ at a item which she finds somewhat threatening to her and does not want to walk by (like a vacuum or carpet cleaner machine).  Again, this is so real for her and scary but so cute to watch, all a part of this girl’s make-up from earlier years.   So she will stay put where she is at, make some of these sounds and wait until you come and move item away.  Love to invite her to into bed sometimes…. and what a love bug.  Curls up all nice next to you, likes to lay her head on your chest and totally content. (she has to be picked up off and on the bed of course but she does not weigh that much). Of course Maggie and a cat join in also.  Amber enjoys rides in the truck with Maggie and check things out.  Amber did fine when we fostered Mabel (Rylee)  11-141.  We only had Rylee a week  however, but the girls did wonderful together.  Such a precious senior girl!  One beautiful golden retriever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, April 1, 2011

Happy Spring to the Golden Seniors from Anonymous Happy Spring to the Golden Seniors from Anonymous

To one of RAGOM's most beautiful girls To one of RAGOM's most beautiful girls

Monday, March 28, 2011

It has been a little while since last update and, as everyone is well aware, it has been an incredibly long winter for everyone, human and pet.  Around our area here in South Dakota there was so much ice, it made it all but impossible and so unsafe to do walks or get out for very long periods of time.  We are now getting back in the swing of things, working around all the melting, dirt/mud and yes, more snow and cold weather and the darn wind.  We have also experienced the very beginnings of some thunderstorms (yes, in March!) and our Amber girl is not fond of them at all.  We can work through them pretty well while we are home during the day, keeping tv’s on, re-direction, etc. however at night she is quite frightened and wants to ‘dig’ and hide under the bed.  (Hard on carpet).  I feel so bad for these dogs who are that scared.  I know I sure don’t like being scared.  For Amber’s storm anxiety we are treating with:  Alprazolam tabs (as needed) when severe and really seems to work.  As a preventative-assist for these upcoming months, we are using Clomipramine (1X a day). We just started this regimen along with her ¼ tab of deramaxx and tab of dasuquin. 

  

 

Amber again is just a delight to walk.  As stated before, always on the ‘left’ side due to loss of eyesight in left eye, and with a harness.  She and Maggie walk great together.  Amber is had made huge strides and does well with different sounds, people, dogs etc. on our excursions.  We go from 1-2 miles a day (weather permitting). In recent weeks Amber expressed interest in coming up on the bed with me and it is a hoot.  She really likes it, but so unsure what it is or how to feel, being UP high and not in a vehicle.  She is so soft, loving, and will just curl up….what a great warm feeling!  Nothing better than a lovely little golden girl (and yes, a border-collie/eskie mix {Maggie}) to curl up with in the morning along with the calico kitty.  Lots of puppy loves and snuggles.

How very very far Amber has come from being in an abandoned, run down, dark shed as a mill dog…………amazing these dogs.  Amber continues to love to be with human and not miss anything going on, follows you downstairs, everywhere.  We are still quit  and  intimidated of the vacuum cleaner so she just goes to the other end of the room/house and hides/waits until that horrible noise is over. 

  

 

She was recently groomed again and did very good there but she was not very crazy about the blower, so my groomer used much less blowing and more a heating kennel/cage for her comfort.  I have a fantastic groomer not only for my dogs, but she ‘volunteers for free’ to do my Ragom foster(s)!  Ronita, you are the best and oh what lovely work you do indeed.  Thank you so very much.  Amber is now all spiffed up and has just a beautiful coat.  Of course, everyone loves her.  No way you can’t ♥

We made a stop to say hello at the vet office, just to be social and I also wanted to weigh her again.  We are holding at 54#.  Yes, she charmed everyone there too.  Amber is one of the most gentle, lovely goldens.  We are very lucky to have her and foster this girl. 

A Ragom golden!

 

Friday, February 25, 2011

Amber is doing super.  Even with the rotten winter we are having.  She leaps and bounds outside and enjoys playing out in the snow.  She loves to go for walks.  Amber is a total love to have.  I have attached a photo of her and Mandi (10-379) together.  Mandi’s foster mom (soon to adopt!) came over for a visit for the first time since she has fostered Mandi and Mandi had just been spayed a short time ago. 

What a lovely pair of golden girls!  Doesn’t get much better than this??  They enjoyed each other and checked out everything in the back yard together.  Amber gets along with everyone.

 

                

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Our lovely Amber girl has returned to us in Sioux Falls, SD.  As noted on 9/27/10, our family has some personal things to go through.  We ultimately lost 2 of our 3 great dogs.  Our 15 year old golden, Cheyenne (in previous photos) and our 15+ year old corgi, JJ (in previous photos).  It was a very hard time for us.  Now, Maggie (our white border collie/eskie mix who is 8.5) is ready and truly enjoying having another golden in our home. 

               Amber and Maggie

Amber had the very best care while in prior foster care for me and she needed to learn to handle steps daily.  Because of this, she has truly developed her upper body and is in great shape. She handles steps just great. Thank YOU B. for taking top notch care of our lovely Amber!  Prior foster already has her own 3 goldens and another foster, Hupi so makes for a very full house.  I just cannot say enough wonderful things about this golden girl. 

 

                        Amber loving the snow.                                                                   Beautiful Miss Amber.

As you can tell from the photos, Amber loves the snow, running and playing.  She goes outside fine by herself now without the aid of ‘another dog’ which is huge.  (thank you B).  Amber rides fine in a car, sleeps quiet all night, loves loves loves her stuffed toys, especially ones that squeak! They are her “babies.”  It is such a joy to watch her play with them, nudge and love them up and make them squeak….. 

                              Amber with her new toy.

She totally ignores cats.  Love to be by human, gets a long great with other dogs, does not bark, and is a true gem.  We are still blending her food which is so simple and she gobbles it right up.  She does great on her walks. 

If you are ready for the most wonderful, gentle, smaller golden girl, please contact your placement advisor. This is one very SPECIAL golden girl.  Beautiful obviously!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Our Miss Amber Bamber is doing great!  She doesn't have anymore troubles with eating and she even gets an occasional biscuit or small rawhide chip.  Amber enjoyed Christmas and Santa brought her a brand new poofy dog bed. She was highly suspicious of it at first, but quickly discovered how comfy it is.  Santa also left a few new toys in the toy basket.  When Amber first got here, she clearly wanted to take toys out of the basket, but she was too scared.  But those new toys were hard to resist and now she's pretty good at nosing through the basket to find her favorites. Because of the bitter cold, we haven't been able to walk as much as we would like.  So some of our dogs are getting cabin fever and have been a bit naughty.  But not Amber....she's the only one who is not raiding the trash cans, not chasing the cats, not eating my bird seed, and not hiding under the deck when it's time to come in. Amber has been a model canine citizen! 

                       She is always the first one to come in.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas to the Golden Seniors and their fosters!  Merry Christmas to the Senior Goldens and their fosters from Anonymous

Friday, October 29, 2010

Amber is doing very well with her eating.  She finished her metoclopramide about a week ago and has not vomited at all.  I still make her doggie smoothies and most likely will continue to do so, since she doesn't mind the consistency.  Amber is still able to enjoy treats if they are crumbled into small pieces and she can even have a small rawhide chip once a week or so. And I heard Amber's voice yesterday for the first time!  The dogs were dancing and barking in their pre-dinner frenzy, when I heard an unfamiliar "woof woof".  Amber must have been very hungry! Overall, I think Amber's self confidence is still improving.  She explores the house and yard much more on her own...even going into rooms that were way too scary before for some reason.  Let's hope she's not too freaked out when all the little ghouls and goblins come on Halloween! 

My two beautiful RAGOM girls, Hupi 09-430 and Amber 10-162

Monday, September 27, 2010

Miss Amber is now in her new foster home in Vermillion, SD and some may wonder why she changed homes.  Her previous foster, who loves Amber dearly, needed to move Amber for personal reasons and it had nothing to do with Amber's health issues.  It was not an easy decision to make, because Amber is one of those dogs that you love from the very first moment.  I am very grateful that RAGOM has entrusted me with caring for this extraordinary golden retriever. 
 
Amber has been with us one week and is quickly adapting to her new home.  Given that she came from a puppy mill makes her progress that much more remarkable.  She met the three resident goldens as well as our other RAGOM foster Hupi 09-430 and everyone gets along just fine.  As in her previous foster home, Amber prefers to be with her people and appears rather indifferent to the other dogs.  The only time she shows interest in them is when it's time to go out and they are all waiting behind the door.  As soon as I open the door, Dylan and Hupi usually lead the charge and Amber runs after them to see what all the fuss is about (usually nothing!).  Amber is also fine with our three cats, who are rather indifferent to her!  But Amber absolutely adores our daughter, Abigail, who is in second grade.  Abigail and Amber were playing fetch in the backyard just minutes after Amber first arrived.
 
I imagine many people who have followed Amber's story are concerned about her mobility and are afraid of adopting a "special needs" dog.  I have to admit that I was a bit nervous about fostering a dog with such severe hip deformities.  But Amber made it clear right from the start that I should not underestimate her.  We brought her out to the deck, from which there are two ways to get to the yard.  One can either go down four steps or one can take a flying leap off the edge where it's a three foot drop to the ground.  Well, Miss Amber took the flying leap and I was so horrified that I couldn't even look.  But Amber was just fine!  She also surprised us with the stairs in the house.  Her previous foster mom and I looked at the stairs to the second floor and agreed that there was no way Amber would be able to go up them.  And for two days Amber did avoid the stairs.  But on the third day, I went upstairs to do some housework and I heard doggie paw steps behind me.  I thought it must be Hupi, who tends to follow me around. But when I turned around I couldn't believe it....Amber!  Now she goes up and down those stairs without any problem and it's probably good exercise for her.  And speaking of exercise, Amber loves to go for walks. At first I was unsure of how far to go, so we started out with short walks. But now we are walking about 25 minutes each time and Amber still has energy when we're done.  All in all, I think Amber can do just about anything the other dogs can do, except maybe go running with me.
 
The only minor difficulty we had during the past week was during the storms.  Amber does have some storm anxiety and it took me awhile to figure out how to help her.  Actually, Amber is really the one who figured it out.  She found her way down to our basement and seemed to do much better there.  I also tried playing a lullaby CD and that seemed to help.  Nighttime is a little trickier.  Our bedroom is on the second floor and storms are much louder up there.  So if storms are forecast during the night, I found that the easiest thing to do is sleep with her on the futon in the basement.  The other dogs usually join us so we're pretty cozy!
 
I promise that anyone who is willing to come and meet Amber will fall in love with her.  You just can't help it!
 

      

   Look what I found in Abigail's room!                                                   Can I keep him?

Monday, August 16, 2010

More new photos of our lovely lady. Amber is doing wonderful. One line that comes to mind: "good things come to those who wait." Well, I was thinking just maybe, Amber thought/hoped as she was in that icky breeding place in a cage thinking maybe some time she will get out of there if she waits long enough? You wonder……….no matter, she is wonderful now and very happy and well taken care of! We still cannot imagine a dog in this shape being bred over and over. It is so incredibly amazing how forgiving and wonderful these misused/abused/neglected dogs are!

 

My super groomer here in Sioux Falls, who offers to do a quality grooming for my Ragom fosters (Ronita), really spiffed Amber up on Friday. She smells so sweet and looks incredible. Ronita stated she did very well there. That can be very surprising for a golden with the history that Amber has. Other than slip sliding around on the tile floor, she handled the hub-bub, tub and blow dryer fine for her and Ronita handles these goldens so great. (A big thank you Ronita!) Of course her staff and everyone that walked into her facility loved Amber! Her hair is coming back in very nice from being spayed and the mast cell removal on her side. Amber does really enjoy being brushed (of course!).

 

She looks forward to our walks, even though they are short, and she really enjoys meeting other people and dogs. Her tail wags, her head is up and she is a happy girl. She is becoming more and more comfortable and happy on them and we both enjoy them. She needs to stay on your left side (as all dogs are suppose to) but especially Amber due to her eyesight issue and being blind in her left eye and she walks by me very well. She has to go down and up about 8 steps to the front (out garage) for the walks, and yes, I use a harness. She does just fine up and down those steps. I gave her a ‘squeeky rubber’ toy (a mouse maybe?)---thank you Rick/Pat for the toys!) and what a hoot to watch her! She chews it, it squeeks, and she tries to jump, nudge, pounce and carry it! It is just a blast to watch! I think it is another of her ‘babies’ like the soft white toy (bear) and a couple socks tied together…..she loves her ‘babies.’

 

She is such a delight to watch and is a super foster girl. Amber does very well with all the crew. She really enjoyed having the grandkids this past weekend. They are 4 and 6. The kids of course, are very good with dogs (have to be in this family!). ( I do not let the kiddies give her snacks as she is just too anxious for food/snacks) Amber really enjoyed having the children around

 

Amber of course is a hoot to watch walk and she has a style all unto herself! Amber also will play fetch in the backyard…..so cute to watch and do with her. With such a bad rear end it does not last a long time, but it is sure fun while we can. Again, to her SPONSORS, thank YOU so very much for helping Amber recover and rehabilitate from such a tough beginning for so many years. Such a huge part of rescue and rehabilitation and oh gosh, does Amber and Ragom appreciate it! XOXOXO

 

If you are ready for a SUPER golden girl, have another dog or dogs (yep, even cats) and a fence, and like a smaller dog, I have a perfect golden retriever for you. Please email your placement advisor with any questions or inquiries about our lovely Amber.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Amber continues to do great.  I just had to share more photos of this great little girl!  Amber is such a lovely golden retriever.  For a dog who had many rough years and her 'special needs', she is just great.  
 

If you would like to help SPONSOR Amber or help DONATE for her or other great goldens, please go to:

http://www.ragom.org/donations/ways_to_help.html.
 

 

We need YOUR help and/or continuing help/donations/sponsorship in rescuing these great goldens :)
Thank you from Amber and all of us at Ragom.  If you would like to consider Amber for adoption please contact your placement advisor.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Some new photos of this lovely girl. Amber is doing very well. She is on a good food diet, no other medications and just super. Amber is being walked with a harness (as I do most all my fosters) and after a slow start (as in right next to you), she chills out and then does just fine. She was not scared of flags flapping in the wind, or cars going by—that is pretty incredible. We get better each day. There are no physical repercussions that I have witnessed from walks or playing at all. Amber has just adapted to the ‘hand that was dealt her’ in the beginning of her life perhaps, (hips/eye) and just handles life and things in stride. Ok ----- the mushy part: she loves kisses on her nose….and lovin’s all the time. You cannot help it with her, she is such a doll. She is a petite love machine. She of course loves her humans, respects her other furry buddies all around and just a happy camper. A couple more trips in the truck and did just fine. Re-checking blood and other things at the vet Amber is a trooper. Very cooperative and patient….

She is more interested in being ‘your’ pal than another doggie pal. She has our schedule down; knows when dinner times are, bed times are and play times. When we leave for work and when we come back. No problems. This is a girl who will give you unconditional love, soft gentle licks, loves, and good tail wags. Amber is ready to blossom in a new home with someone who will love a companion dog with all her beauty; want a golden who will be there for you no matter what; ready for you to come home from work; loves to be brushed; and loves to see what is new in ‘soft toys’ around the house because she is a ‘mama’ dog! This can include socks, soft doggie toys, slippers, clean dishcloth or towel…..something to carry. Then Amber will give it up to be by you when you call her………..lay at or on your feet, to be loved and reassured/cuddled. And yes, that ‘look’…..such a golden retriever look! She has the total retriever personality. Did I tell you how beautiful/compact and about the best golden companion you could search for!? We adore her. She deserves so much and has come so very far.

FM  

 

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Miss Amber is now in Sioux Falls, SD. She traveled very well on her road trip here by a great Ragom transport, KG, who was up in the area for an event for her son and generously offered to bring her all the way back to us here for fostering. Of course this was perfect for Amber as she had a great one-person transport the entire way. A big thank you to DP, #1 foster who did such a great job with this mill girl, bringing her home and getting her through her surgery, adjustments, and everything else that goes with these PM rescue girls. She and her vet did and outstanding job.

A really huge thing I will mention here with Ragom is ‘teamwork’ we have for these golden retrievers who come into our rescue program. Please note that from the time Ragom gets a call for rescue to coordinate all the aspects of actually bringing these dogs into Ragom is pretty impressive.

From the intake procedure, the planning of safe transport, the patience to get the golden on a ‘plea’ for a foster and of course, the immediate foster who opens up their home and hearts to get these scared, hungry, dirty golden’s in, and yes, get them completely checked out and vetted as well. There is a lot of work and effort on these ‘teams’ which work hard for each and every rescue brought in, including the fact the volunteers have full-time jobs, families, commitments and emergencies of our own…………..it is a matter of us all working together, a team, to do this and a really big heart………… ♥

Also the great vetting staff on board who are willing to see and take care of these golden’s in need, of so many various medial conditions, and do the best they can to try to help us try to keep our enormous costs down.

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we need you and so very much appreciate ‘your’ help with Ragom in giving them the best care we can. A huge part of the system’ at work. This is how rescue works.

Case in point: I have now, a wonderful foster girl named Amber, who has two hips that are a total wreck, blind in one eye and cataract on the other and scar on her side from tumor removal. This wonderful foster girl is petite, beautiful, and even with all the issues she has/had, was bred over and over…living in a small kennel of unknown condition and we probably don’t want to know. With the team’s help, this girl is on her way to a great recovery. With your help as sponsors, she is getting the vet care AND the emotional care that she has deserved for so many, many years and now, she is one content happy camper! It is hard to believe there are mills/people out there that do this, but we also have kind hearted/generous people who are willing to help us pull these dogs through and get them on their true golden life!

Ok, now the latest scoop on the girl called Amber:

I don’t need to say how beautiful Amber is, inside and out. She is just something you really ‘adore’ and ‘admire’ for all she has been through, for all the love she returns. She is doing so well here. She is currently living in our household which consists of 3 dogs (one 9 year old, two 15 year olds) and 3 cats ( two 9 and one who is 8). She also has a large fenced-in back yard with a couple steps down off a deck. Amber has many different descriptions I think. She is very respectful of the pack we have; she is just beautiful; she has courage, heart, trust, patience, caution, and yes, she is all golden retriever. She is so beautiful, soft, and yes, now trusting. We are still having our ‘scared’ moments as all PM doggies do, but not too bad at all. There are a few noises we are not sure of, but gosh, she is handling things just great. Amber has a face that just lets you fall in love…...that great golden coat, those small eyes, even if she cannot see out of the left one, that narrow butt (no hips to speak of) and nice chest, her soft whiskers and bushy tail.

Amber is very mobile and from being here this past week, we have not seen any ‘pain’ with her whatsoever. She has the ‘odd’ rear end, which we are at this time, contributing to a possible congenenital, birth-type of issue at this point. She has apparently lived with her imparities for some time and adapted very well. She goes in and out of the house, to and from vet, all the routines the rest of the crew does, just fine. She slips around some places here, just like the rest of them do, where the linoleum is and no rug. Her nose sure works good. She is getting the schedule down just fine, is very quiet all night and oh, so very loving. Yes, typically for these mill girls are right by you or ‘velcro’….I have to admit she is a blast. She loves people and just life itself I think. She is happy. Ready to come to you, ready to eat, ready to be loved, ready to be pet, just plain ready…………………

Amber has free roam as do the rest of the pack. At night Amber has her spot on the floor by me with blankets (doggie bed is too warm) and loves her ‘babies!" that she collects---- her soft toys (stuffed socks too) and she is busy taking care of them, oh—so sweet. She settles down for the night and just a quiet little girl. As the first foster described above, you have a lovely little girl, tag wagging, just happy you are home!

So are you ready for:

A beautiful little girl who is about 50#

A girl who has a beautiful coat

A girl who is UTD, spayed and no allergies

A girl who has her ‘quirky’ rear end

A girl who loves people

A girl who needs a dog and a fence

A girl who loves kisses on her nose

A girl who will give her ALL~ unconditional love and attention