Ace 07-317

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Sponsored by: Karen Peterson

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Candace Mainville 

 

 

Say hello to Ace!  This sweet guy has only been with us for a short while, but has settled in well!  He comes to RAGOM as a former stray, so we don't have a lot of information about him just yet.  He's going to the vet this week and we'll have a better idea of how old he is after that.  My guess is he's still pretty young, as he seems very "puppylike" and has a poofy head.  Ace has a pretty distinctive look with his current hair cut.  His fur is uneven, but everyone who has met him has remarked that he'll have a beautiful coat when it grows back.  In a little under two days Ace has started learning how to play with other dogs, in fact when he really gets into it....he frolicks!  He seems house trained, rides well in cars, and does well in a crate.  He has met kids +6 years old, and has done wonderfully!!  He has also met 1 cat and 4 other dogs and has gotten along with them all.  We'll have another update on this guy soon, after we go to the vet and hang out with him a bit more! 

 

Ace modeling his short haircut!                            

 

                    Ace and Kobee (07-088) hanging out.

At a Glance #07-317

Mixed Breed Born: May 2006
Male Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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Sponsored by: Karen Peterson

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Candace Mainville 

 

 

Say hello to Ace!  This sweet guy has only been with us for a short while, but has settled in well!  He comes to RAGOM as a former stray, so we don't have a lot of information about him just yet.  He's going to the vet this week and we'll have a better idea of how old he is after that.  My guess is he's still pretty young, as he seems very "puppylike" and has a poofy head.  Ace has a pretty distinctive look with his current hair cut.  His fur is uneven, but everyone who has met him has remarked that he'll have a beautiful coat when it grows back.  In a little under two days Ace has started learning how to play with other dogs, in fact when he really gets into it....he frolicks!  He seems house trained, rides well in cars, and does well in a crate.  He has met kids +6 years old, and has done wonderfully!!  He has also met 1 cat and 4 other dogs and has gotten along with them all.  We'll have another update on this guy soon, after we go to the vet and hang out with him a bit more! 

 

Ace modeling his short haircut!                            

 

                    Ace and Kobee (07-088) hanging out.

Updates

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Ace would like to thank both of his sponsors for their generosity!  Because Ace was a stray he needed a big vet visit to get him up to date on all of his shots.  Since Ace wasn't on flea/tick preventative, he had to be treated for a parasite transmitted by fleas, and an illness transmitted by ticks.  Ace was able to get on medicine right away and will now live out a long, happy, Golden life!  Ace wanted me to be sure to say that his medical care would not have been possible without the generous support of all RAGOM's donors, and especially his sponsors... Karen Peterson...and Candace Mainville!! 

Ace has really blossomed into a happy, sweet, confident young man.  We've adored having Ace with us and its been wonderful to watch him learn from the other dogs, as well as teach them new tricks ;) 

Thanks Karen and Candace!!

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Ace is a wonderful little boy and the past couple of days he's really shined!  Yesterday we went to the vet, and Ace was a wonderful patient.  In fact when the vet went out of the room, he waited for her by the door!  He had lots of shots and pokes yesterday, but now he's up to date on everything!  He's already neutered so he'll just have one last trip to the vet to get his microchip and then he'll be set! 

Ace has a couple of behaviors which make me suspect he might have been in a bad situation as a pup.  He's a little head shy, so if you lift up your hand fast, he drops to the ground.  He also is a little uncomfortable with big (sudden) noises, but he's fairly brave (he was so brave with the vacuum..!) and does fine with the lawn mower, so I think he just needs a little exposure and he'll learn these noises aren't scary.  Since Ace first got here, he's been trying really hard to be affectionate, but not sure how, or if he should.  The past couple of days Ace has been breaking ground, and has learned all about snuggling!  Last night we were all laying in bed and Ace snuggled up to Jerad and laid with him.  Then this morning, Kobee and Ace snuggled up with me for a mid-morning snooze!  Not only does he snuggle now, but there have been kisses (face and hands!)....and Ace has started coming up to me while I'm in a chair reading and snuggling up against me with his head! 

As if that isn't enough...Ace astonished me this morning by walking right into his crate and laying down in it!  So all day, whenever I've been in the office, Ace goes into his crate and naps.  Also, Ace has really started playing the past couple of days.  He's played with children, and dogs.  He has even started picking up toys and running around with them....so I'm certain that "fetch" isn't too far away!  He rides really well in cars, and is good on walks (but could use some good training classes to perfect his technique!) 

Ace is a wonderful and sweet little boy.  He likes walks and likes playing outside (if you're out with him), but isn't hyper in the house, and has gradually starting following me around.  When he first got here he'd follow from a distance.  If I went in a room, he'd lay in the hallway and wait for me.  Now Ace knows he's safe, and he lays right beside me.  Ace would love a family that's as excited to show him the world, as he is to learn about the world.  A family that will help him develop his soft and snuggly side, but will also show him the pleasures of a walk around a lake....or a jog around the block.  Although he's discovered the joy of some toys...he'd love a family that will introduce him to new and exciting toys...people, and dogs!  Ace is a sweet little boy who is ready to have a family of his own!