Mandy (Maggie 07-170)

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Sponsored By:

Charles and Pamela S.

James R.  

 

Laura Kreun  From Laura Kreun

 

Mandy (formerly known as Maggie) arrived safe and sound at her foster home last night. She is an 8.5 year old golden with the sweetest demeanor there ever was! She rode very well in the car but doesn't like to actually get in. She allows you to help her in and once in she settles in for a nap. Mandy was recently returned to RAGOM after her family went through some very difficult times. Her return to RAGOM did not have anything to do with her and her adoptive Dad was very sad to see her go. Sometimes life is not fair, and for her adoptive family that is by all means the case so Mandy has returned to RAGOM to find a family who is able to give her what she needs at this point in her life. She has experienced love which is something new for her since she is an ex puppy mill momma.

Mandy has absolutely no aggression at all. She met our dogs without incident (her tail was wagging the whole time!) and doesn't mind our cats either. She will even allow them to snuggle up with her which is not suprising since she is a major snuggle bug. She is 100% housebroken and spent her first night here with free roam. She slept on the sofa until a storm came through and then she found her way to the bed. She does have some storm anxiety but has no problem being left home alone as she was left with free roam for about 4 hours today. She has been a perfect house guest. She is afraid of loud or sudden noises but comes back to check it out eventually. If you are looking to adopt a senior - look no more! This beautiful girl will make a wonderful edition to a quiet household with lots of love and attention. If you are interested let placementatragom [dot] org know!

PS - She recently had an exam before coming into RAGOM and is in excellent health. :o)

Click here to read about Mandy's original stay with RAGOM when she was rescued from the puppy mill!

 

 

 

July 7, 2008:

At a Glance #07-170

Golden Retriever Born: September 1998
Female Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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Sponsored By:

Charles and Pamela S.

James R.  

 

Laura Kreun  From Laura Kreun

 

Mandy (formerly known as Maggie) arrived safe and sound at her foster home last night. She is an 8.5 year old golden with the sweetest demeanor there ever was! She rode very well in the car but doesn't like to actually get in. She allows you to help her in and once in she settles in for a nap. Mandy was recently returned to RAGOM after her family went through some very difficult times. Her return to RAGOM did not have anything to do with her and her adoptive Dad was very sad to see her go. Sometimes life is not fair, and for her adoptive family that is by all means the case so Mandy has returned to RAGOM to find a family who is able to give her what she needs at this point in her life. She has experienced love which is something new for her since she is an ex puppy mill momma.

Mandy has absolutely no aggression at all. She met our dogs without incident (her tail was wagging the whole time!) and doesn't mind our cats either. She will even allow them to snuggle up with her which is not suprising since she is a major snuggle bug. She is 100% housebroken and spent her first night here with free roam. She slept on the sofa until a storm came through and then she found her way to the bed. She does have some storm anxiety but has no problem being left home alone as she was left with free roam for about 4 hours today. She has been a perfect house guest. She is afraid of loud or sudden noises but comes back to check it out eventually. If you are looking to adopt a senior - look no more! This beautiful girl will make a wonderful edition to a quiet household with lots of love and attention. If you are interested let placementatragom [dot] org know!

PS - She recently had an exam before coming into RAGOM and is in excellent health. :o)

Click here to read about Mandy's original stay with RAGOM when she was rescued from the puppy mill!

 

 

 

July 7, 2008:

Updates

Sunday, July 1, 2012

 

As a foster every dog who comes through my house teaches me some kind of lesson. Mandy taught me how you face fear and learn to love. While she suffered from the effects of living in puppy mill her whole life, she made huge steps to becoming the dog she didn't get to be for 8 years. Over the last 6 months she lost a great deal of weight but continued to eat and roll in the yard. Over the last few weeks I was not able to get her to eat and had to carry her outside. She also began to wonder like she wasn't sure where she was. As I said goodbye to her one morning before I left for work I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was tired and that it was time to let her go. Mandy left this world and went to the bridge on June 29th in her favorite spot on the sofa that had been her safe place for the 4 years she was in my home. As she passed, laying on her pink blanket a beam of sunlight shown through the window across her face. The day was very overcast and rainy. A sign that she had finally left the world that scared her so much and was being the puppy she never got the chance to be. For the rest of my life, every time I see the sun shine through the window on to the sofa I will smile and think of her playing with tennis balls, running free of her fears with all those who went before her. She was a true blessing who will forever have a place in my heart. Her beloved pink blanket is tucked away in case a day comes when another dog needs the warmth and comfort it provided.

Thank you to her sponsors for thinking she was important enough to sponsor. She will forever be watching over you from the bridge for thinking of and supporting her.

To Mandy - While every day with me was difficult for you , I was proud to see you make small steps away from your fear. Run free above the storms that caused you so much anxiety, you will never be fearful for another day. I so look forward to the day I see your beautiful face again. Godspeed Sparky, please know I loved you more then you could have ever thought a human could love you. Goodbye sweet girl...

Mandy resting with her brother Sam keeping a watchful eye

 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Just dropping in to send a very special thank you to Laura for sponsoring me!! That little butterfly on my page is so very cute! Thanks again for thinking of me!


Younger brother Sam keeping me company

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas from the Killians

In memory of Zera and Athena" In memory of Zera and Athena

Happy Holidays from Mary Beth Happy Holidays from Mary Beth

Happy Holidays from anonymous Happy Holidays from anonymous

 

-Anonymous

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Mandy survived the 4th and is loving the sunny days!! Attached is a photo of her daily roll in the yard!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Mandy had a great day! It was sunny and as you can see by the picture she took advantage of it with a good roll in the grass!

Mandy loves the spring tokens - thank you!

Friday, April 1, 2011

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

"In memory of my Abby" "In Memory of my Abby"

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Just a new picture to share. She really has found comfort in the bathtub, I'm so glad she has a place she feels safe!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Well Mandy has made some progress in knowing what a toy is (see picture) but so far she just sleeps with them and guards them so no other dog can actually play with them! She has regressed a little as we have started to see rain again but each morning I make a soft bed in the bathtub so her old bones have a soft place to wait out the storm. Hopefully spring comes with minimal rain!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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

Thursday, April 8, 2010

A new photo to share!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Mandy continues to do well and enjoy the snow! Sad to think the spring/summer is fast approaching for her which can be kind of tough for her. She has begun to slow down a great deal these days but still has her spunky moments of rolling in the snow and of course always greeting us at the door. She is one special girl!!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Mandy and FM snuggling on a cold Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

I snuck onto the computer today to read what FM has been saying about me and was so surprised to see that someone made a donation towards my care for the holidays. While you did not leave your name - THANK YOU for thinking of us senior goldens!

To my sponsors - Charles and Pamela S. and James R. - Thank you for sponsoring me. Nothing makes a puppy mill girl happier than knowing there are people out there who have never met me that care enough to donate to my care.

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and I hope Santa brings you everything you hope for because you have all made this senior girl very happy this holiday season!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

 Merry Christmas to the Golden seniors 

Lori, Kerry, and the Mutts

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Mandy is doing OK. We got her in-depth blood work results back and she is healthy as a horse. Which is great but the problem is she is still throwing up and losing her hair. She continues on prescription food to hopefully settle her stomach and when we get into warmer weather the vet thinks we should shave her and see if her hair will grow back better. Her belly is almost bald :O( We are keeping an eye out for any kind of change but all signs point to her being healthy with a little upset tummy and balding. Will keep you posted!

She has been having trouble sleeping the last few nights. We have figured out it is the wind. Hearing wind blowing outside kind of triggers her storm anxiety. She no longer sleeps in a kennel at night but the last few nights I have opened my eyes to a stark white face panting within inches of mine. Unfortunately, she does not lay down, she has to be helped to her kennel to make it through the night.

Mandy wants to send a special thank you to her new sponsor James R! Your sponsoring her helps greatly with her care. Thank you for the kind message attached to the donation. We will give her a big hug and kiss from you, and she sends you a hug and kiss as well! Here are some new photos!

 
One of Mandy's very funny sleeping positions!

 
Close up of her beautiful white face!

 
She has decided Oliver the cat is good for a tummy massage
from time to time but ONLY on her terms! :O)
 

 
It's a cold day, so why not let Oliver keep me warm.
(When she woke up and found him there
she wasn't as peaceful as she looks in the photo!)

Sunday, December 21, 2008

 


A big thank you to Charles and Pamela S for sponsoring Mandy!
What a wonderful Christmas gift to sponsor a golden!
We will give her big hugs and kisses from you!

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Mandy continues to do well. She is by no means a lover of deep snow. The 11 inches we got last night were a bit scary when she sank into it. Shoveling her a path made her much happier! Not much else new. I have sent a photo of the whole gang (including Hope our previous foster dog) watching foster dad eat dinner. Nothing like a peanut gallery!

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Not much new to report. We have offered Mandy many Frosty Paws over the past 6 months but she has never accepted them. I guess she is finally comfortable and settled in enough to enjoy one! She is not a lover of snow. She doesn't mind being out in it to go potty but the big hunks falling off the tree and hitting the window and roof she does not like at all. Thankfully after about 6 inches the snow has stopped and everyone is resting peacefully!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Mandy is doing pretty well. We have had a lot of fireworks going on for some reason as of late and she is not taking that well. We came home one night and found that she has scaled a baby gate (without knocking it over) and was hiding in the bedroom. It looks as though we are past the storm season but we plan to work with her on her anxiety in some new ways. She had a break through this week that we were able to catch on camera. She was sleeping peacefully on the sofa with Hope 08-378. This is a breakthrough because normally Mandy is NOT a puppy lover by any means. It was awful cute!

   

 

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Some new photos!

 
Sleeping in the van on the way
to the RAGOM picnic!


Hanging out in the hotel before the RAGOM picnic.

 
What you talkin' about FM?

 
Taking a little nap with my FB on the sofa. 

Sunday, September 7, 2008

New photo of Mandy and foster brother Junior who were found last night in the kennel together. Mandy was sleeping on the floor but a faint clap of thunder sent her running to her kennel and Junior was already there so she just hopped in too! It only lasted a few seconds since it is a REALLY small kennel for two full grown dogs but I thought I would share.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Hello everyone - Mandy here. FM has been exposing me to new things so I get used to going places and am not so scared. We have taken several trips to the dog park where they have an area where just my foster brother and sister and I can run together off leash. I was really good trotting around with them and I do like to eat grass which doesn't make FM very happy. What can I say, I am a dog!

I also make frequent trips to my foster grandma's. The last time I was there my hair was sticking up from being petted. Check it out - I think I look cute! Otherwise that is all for now. I am going to the vet next week for a check up so I will report back after that. Thanks for checking in on me!

 
Check out my funny hair! 

 
Our trip to the park!

 
I even got my foster sister Daphne (left) interested in trying to eat some grass!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Hello everyone! Foster Mom (FM) is making my dinner so I thought I would stop by and write you all a note. I have adjusted well here in my new home and love to sleep in bed with my FM and FD. I think they need a bigger bed so I have more room, but who I am to say!? :o) Last night I went for a ride in the car to visit my foster grandma. You see her RAGOM adopted golden Bella (07-319) had to go to the rainbow bridge so I thought I should go and give the some snuggles to make them feel better. I must say Bella was one lucky girl to be a RAGOM dog, and I am lucky too to be part of the family. You will notice from the photos I am enclosing that I took a nice nap on their sofa in between pets. I hope I find my forever family soon. I am a good old girl! I only potty outside and I being a senior (whatever that is - I feel young!) I do not have that crazy puppy energy. I like to sleep (who doesn't!) and I also like a nice walk. If you think you might be the perfect family for me please let placementatragom [dot] org know. I am off to eat my dinner and dream of my forever family... I hope you find me soon!

Kisses,
Mandy

 
Sitting on the sofa with FD watching animal planet!

 
Taking at nap at foster Grandma's

 
Dreaming of my forever family and smiling  :o)

 
Hanging out with Oliver!

 

To Bella - though the time I knew you was far too short,
I hope you are now spending your time at the bridge
running like you always loved to! 

We will all see you again someday.  We love you.