Mason 02-329

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Mason is a charmer! His previous owners lavished attention, love and excellent care on this boy - they made sure all his vaccinations were up to date, had him groomed and his teeth cleaned before regretfully surrendering him to RAGOM on Wednesday, November 27th. Mason growled at their two-year old daughter when she climbed on him while he was sleeping. They felt, to be safe, that they should not have a dog while their child is so young. Toddlers are unpredictable and many dogs are nervous around them.

Mason had surgery for swallowing half a baseball last month. His sutures have been removed and his incision is healing nicely. In another couple of weeks, it will be just a very faded line on his belly. His coat has already started to grow back where he was shaved.

Mason is beautiful, charming, loving, very smart, high energy 5-year old, deep red Golden Retriever. He has had the beginner and intermediate levels of obedience, responds well to both voice commands and hand signals, loves people and other dogs and loves to cuddle. He was a big draw at the RAGOM booth at the Minneapolis Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday. He greeted everyone who came to the booth by leaning up against them and asking to be loved. His tail wagged constantly - he's definitely a very social boy! His "wave good-bye" trick was a big hit as well. If I could, I would keep him myself!

He will make a wonderful addition to a loving family and already I know I will miss him when he is adopted.

At a Glance #02-329

Golden Retriever Born: March 1997
Male Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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Mason is a charmer! His previous owners lavished attention, love and excellent care on this boy - they made sure all his vaccinations were up to date, had him groomed and his teeth cleaned before regretfully surrendering him to RAGOM on Wednesday, November 27th. Mason growled at their two-year old daughter when she climbed on him while he was sleeping. They felt, to be safe, that they should not have a dog while their child is so young. Toddlers are unpredictable and many dogs are nervous around them.

Mason had surgery for swallowing half a baseball last month. His sutures have been removed and his incision is healing nicely. In another couple of weeks, it will be just a very faded line on his belly. His coat has already started to grow back where he was shaved.

Mason is beautiful, charming, loving, very smart, high energy 5-year old, deep red Golden Retriever. He has had the beginner and intermediate levels of obedience, responds well to both voice commands and hand signals, loves people and other dogs and loves to cuddle. He was a big draw at the RAGOM booth at the Minneapolis Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday. He greeted everyone who came to the booth by leaning up against them and asking to be loved. His tail wagged constantly - he's definitely a very social boy! His "wave good-bye" trick was a big hit as well. If I could, I would keep him myself!

He will make a wonderful addition to a loving family and already I know I will miss him when he is adopted.

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

 

Our dear big red puppy, Mason 02-329 crossed rainbow bridge on January 26 and joined our other RAGOM dog, Anna (06-097) who passed away two years earlier on January 14.

Mason was a special dog in that he was always a gentleman. When he would see a cute female dog, he would look at you and smile and that was as far as it went. He always seemed to understand what we were feeling. He always waited for the other dogs to go outside first, then he would go out. He would come up, turn around and sit on our feet to get petted. Even when it became harder for him to get up and walk, he had to be where the action was. The granchildren would lay on him and kiss him, saying, "I love you, Mason". He knew that our grandaughter liked a certain toy of his and he would greet her at the door with that particular toy. Even when he needed help to get into the car, Mason loved his daily walks and swimming. Being the gentleman he was, he would wait for us to walk to the lake and then he would jump in.

All in all Mason was a wonderful companion and the relationship deepened as I became ill and he became a senior dog. He would not leave my side and he always knew where I was.



Mason 02-329, Ed, Anna 06-097:  Fall of 2007
Mason - January 24, 2011 - Walk at our favorite park

Enjoying the snow
Last swim on the last warm fall day with Sharon

Mason always made sure we were near.
He could play in the water for hours if we had the time.
Mason and Molly 08-329 (aka Bridget) at the park
 

Mason resting at our park.
 


Mason at our park aways looking back.
This bridge I can see him, at Rainbow bridge he can see me.

Love you and miss our walks and times together my big red puppy.

My Buddy and companion, forever in our hearts