Duke 09-525

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Sponsored by: Dennis & Joanne M.

Duke arrived at our home today after a transport by two wonderful RAGOM volunteers.  Thank you Laura and Bob!  I am in LOVE with this handsome boy already and he’s only been here a few short hours.  Duke is a 8 year old purebred papered Golden Retriever.  Duke was an owner surrender from an environment where he lived outside. 

He has a heavy winter coat on him that is in serious need of a bath.  He’d been eating snow for... show more

At a Glance #09-525

Golden Retriever Born: May 2003
Male 80 lbs

Status: Deceased

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Sponsored by: Dennis & Joanne M.

Duke arrived at our home today after a transport by two wonderful RAGOM volunteers.  Thank you Laura and Bob!  I am in LOVE with this handsome boy already and he’s only been here a few short hours.  Duke is a 8 year old purebred papered Golden Retriever.  Duke was an owner surrender from an environment where he lived outside. 

He has a heavy winter coat on him that is in serious need of a bath.  He’d been eating snow for... show more

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I am letting RAGOM know of the passing of our Duke on July 1st, 2015. He left us so quickly and unexpectedly, we barely had time to say our goodbyes. It was a brain tumor that took him.

Duke was our sweet, gentle boy. He was around 6-7 when we adopted him and he was such a special addition to our family. He loved being with us and we took him everywhere we could. He would join us to watch TV downstairs; loved riding along to run errands, he joined us for camping and road trips to Canada and Montana; he joined us for hikes and snow shoe walks and was a perfect companion. He LOVED toys. He would not go anywhere without one.

When he left, a huge void opened up in our house. His presence and spirit continue to linger. I still expect to see him greet me when I walk in or be at the foot of the bed sleeping soundly when I wake up. We are thankful for the 5 years that he was with us.

While we are glad he did not suffer, we of course wanted him with us longer. RIP our beautiful boy...we miss you desperately.