I understand I have been selected as Featured Dog of the Month, I’d like to thank the Dogademedy for this nomination and all the hard working RAGOM volunteers and all my adoring fans who made this possible!

So, in preparation for this honor Foster Dad took me to the groomers to help me be even more beautiful! Overall I had a good time, a nice bath, a little trim up…granted they touched my paws and only Foster Dad gets away with touching my paws!

Foster Dad did warn them and yes they did have to muzzle me but I will give them credit, they tried to not do that, they wanted me to be as comfortable as possible but I just don’t like my paws touched. They did tell Foster Dad that I was 100% adorable other than my paws and a little bit by my derriere. I must admit it does feel better without all the ‘grinch’ hair!

We still enjoy our twice daily walks and it does help me a lot to burn off that energy. I like weekend walks the best as Foster Dad is willing to go longer as he has more time.

Last Saturday morning we did 5 miles and another 2.75 mile that night, Sunday was 4 and 2.75 again plus they are adventure walks where we get more choice in the direction we go, which often means tall grass and mouse hunting. Another benefit is we get extra belly scratches, he claims to be looking for ticks, but we know he just cannot get enough of us!

Yesterday Foster Dad tried to skip our routine of snuggling on the floor before starting the day. He went downstairs to prepare our breakfast and he was worried when I didn’t come down, I really like my food, came back up to check on me and I was patiently waiting for him. We did our snuggle and then I raced down to eat and start our day…do not mess with my routine (and I like my cuddles)!

One of my other great skills is a culinary supervisor, I like to be right next to Foster Dad when he is making something to eat. I am always happy to taste test for him and make sure things like cheese are still good! So I am very dedicated to this career and hope very much you will let me continue this passion!

Well I need to get Foster Dad out for his walk, looking forward to talking at you again!

Ellie’s in da house! Hey followers, how are you doing?! I cannot believe I have been here a month already, it seems like just the other day that the transporter came and got me and brought me over to this place. On one paw it seems I just got here; on the other, I feel quite comfortable and feel I fit in quite well already.

We continue to have our twice daily walks even in the rain. The only one that was short was during a thunderstorm as my foster brother Heath does not like thunder. 

Foster Dad continues to play with my paws and it has become a kind of game. Now he will pet me and then pet one of my paws a couple of times and go back to normal petting. I will curl my lip a bit when he spends too much time on my paw but when he goes back to petting me, I will often put my paw in his hand.

I'm not a 100% thrilled about being touched on the paws yet, but I am getting to trust him more everyday and know he is not going to hurt me. He thinks it is kind of funny that while I’m not thrilled with him touching my paws I will often roll over on my back on the couch and touch his face.

I often cuddle into Foster Dad when he is petting me. He thinks this is a sign I really like him, but the truth is when I cuddle in I still get the pets but I don’t have to look at that face!

He is forever kissing my head and nose. Apparently it makes him feel good but just eheww, maybe it is Stockholm syndrome, but I think I kind of like it now.

I am getting better about sharing attention with Heath, but he says I can still be kind of demanding when I do not feel like I am getting enough attention.

We had a visitor for a couple of days last week and he is even more ball crazy than I am, so Foster Dad got out multiple balls. Of course we all wanted the same one even though they were all the same.

Foster dad is quite proud there were no incidents and we would wait for the other ball to be thrown or would just wait for the ball holder to walk away.

Well, once again I will sign off, Thank you for supporting RAGOM. If you're not quite ready to bring me into your home, please consider sponsoring me or one my cousins so they can continue to rescue dogs like me and get us where we can feel safe and loved!

Hello, I’ve moved a couple of times since you last heard about me. First I spent a few days in a dog hotel, nice staff and warm comfortable facility, but the place I moved to now has lots of beds for me to choose from. I also get couch privileges here too so that is my preferred spot.

The human here is nice enough, feeds me regularly and is generous with the treats – could be better but at the same time I need to watch my girlish figure. I have a new foster brother here too. For the most part we get along well and are playing a bit more every day. He (Heath) can be a bit of a dink when the human and I are playing fetch and he runs in and steals the ball.

I complain to the human and he is fairly quick to grab another toy and toss it to me. His training is coming along well.

The human takes us for walks a couple of times a day usually early morning ~2.5 miles and early evening ~ 3 miles. I really enjoy these. The human is smart enough to let us “hunt and sniff.” Once in a while he takes us on adventure walks where we get to choose the direction and is willing to go off trail and walk where a lot of other humans won’t go.

I have got to stress to you how much I REALLY like these walks, they help me burn up a lot of nervous energy. The human is a bit surprised at how much energy I have and that I still want to play even after our walks. He says he’s not sure how they determined I am 11 as I act like a 5 year old.

I am working through some trust issues and I know I send some mixed messages, but the human is trying hard to help me. I like to talk when I want attention…of course I talk when I am done and do not want attention either.

There are times I really like to snuggle into the human, however many times I would prefer not to be touched by him. The human says I am a lot like every woman he has dated. 

While I would prefer to be outside I like to keep an eye on the human. So, if he is outside, I am too. If he goes inside, I am quite content to lay on the couch while he works.

He does let me have free roam of the house, but I am less than thrilled with steps and prefer to remain on the main level even though he goes downstairs to work and upstairs to sleep.

I did go upstairs the other night and yes, he let me on the bed. Again I wanted to snuggle in, but I’m not that kind of girl so no touching. He finally turned on his side and I got the rest of the bed. He said it was like being married again.

I do feel more comfortable with him when we are outside and playing than I do when we are inside. He says eventually I will learn to love him…I think that is a bit of a long shot, but I suppose crazier things have happened. I mean Heath seems to really care for this guy and for the most part Heath seems like a confident, happy dog.

I do want to say a quick "Thank You" to the RAGOM organization for their help in getting me off the streets and into a warm and caring home. Hopefully in time I can find my fur-ever family and live the Golden Life they think I deserve!