Recent Updates
Monday, February 12, 2018
Noel is recovering from a surgery. She had her toe amputated on her left front paw last week. Her toe was shaped as a long hook and was fixed in that position. She was getting it stuck on things and it was...
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Mia has now been with me for over three months, and she is still progressing very slowly. But at least she is progressing. Everything is still new and scary to her. Noises, cars, and people are among the...
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It has been amazing to help and watch Dakota on his journey and transformation from a shy, shut-down commercial breeder dog to one who will look you in the eyes with a smile and wagging tail. To one that will...
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Sunday, February 11, 2018
I’m Deb H, proud owner of 2 Golden’s from RAGOM. I’m going to give you the basics and then when I have more time will update more of their stories. I’m grieving over both of their deaths right now.
Unfortunately...
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I’m Deb H, proud owner of 2 Golden’s from RAGOM. I’m going to give you the basics and then when I have more time will update more of their stories. I’m grieving over both of their deaths right now.
Unfortunately...
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Cupid has made some major progress on his road to recovery! His thyroid level is back up in the normal range, which means Cupid finally has some energy and now on walks he bounds back and forth with his ears...
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Meet Roco, a stunning male purebred Golden Retriever. Roco came to us from another state and had a long long, ride here to South Dakota. He is 8 years old, weighs 75 pounds, and is a beautiful golden color. Roco...
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We are happy to introduce Riley , nicknamed "Pilgrim" by the breeder as he was born on Thanksgiving Day 2017.
He's a mellow, happy guy who loves toys, treats and towels ! He saw the vet this week , weighed in...
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Friday, February 9, 2018
I am so happy to report that Snickers had her procedure done at the University of Minnesota Vet Clinic yesterday, and all went well. They used two balloons to open up her valve and knock off some adhesions. She...
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There was one day that wasn’t soooo cold that Bobby had to have a bath to help with his itching and scratching. This picture shows how his normally-smooth coat fluffed out. We joke that his tail is the only...
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My sweetest boy, Red, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 27, 2018. We had almost seven wonderful years together after I adopted him in July of 2011. He had been fostered by Kris (Nelson, I think).
He was the...
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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Here are some updated photos of Remy. He just turned 11 this past December. He is loving life. He has a NW3 title in nosework and rules the water at the cabin. Still not showing much sign of age other than his...
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Long time since update. Here is a picture of Zelli at 8 years old. She just got her Nosework level 2 title. She is a wonderful dog, we are having a blast together and with her RAGOM brother Remy 07-081, who just...
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It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that I had to help Zadie 14-389 to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, Feb. 5th.
She started having difficulty going up the steps a few months ago so the Vet put...
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Saturday, February 3, 2018
Today was a big day for Walley, today was his adoption day! Walley is settling into his new life with two fur sisters, also RAGOM dogs, and a mom and dad who will give him everything he will need to live a...
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Vince has been adopted to the L. family! He will enjoy going for lots of walks and swimming in the pool in his backyard. Congratulations!
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Friday, February 2, 2018
Vince was one sick little puppy when he landed in his foster home. He was very underweight, plus he tested positive for giardia and coccidia. After many rounds of medication, both intestinal issues cleared up...
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Hi, everyone!
Sorry for such a long delay in an update. Life has been pretty busy over the holidays and the month of January.
I am getting the chance to get out and about and I just love it! I go to meet-and-...
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Rocky (he goes by Bear) had a troubled past before coming into RAGOM near the end of last year. He was in and out of shelters during his ~4 years. We don’t know a lot about how he grew up other than reports from...
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Snickers has had a very busy week. She travelled to the Twin Cities with another rescue pup to see a cardiologist. The tests show she has severe pulmonic stenosis, which means she has a bad heart valve and blood...
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Hi, RAGOM! Let me introduce myself! I came into RAGOM foster care with my smaller brother, and WOW, did we stink!!! We had some kind of intestinal problem and a bad respiratory illness. I couldn't even play; I...
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Thanks, RAGOM, for taking me in to the Golden Life! I came from a breeder and I was pretty sick when I got into foster care. I had a respiratory illness that needed treatment right away so I did not get sicker....
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
In my last update, I mentioned that Prince's walks had changed. He loved his morning walks, but evening walks he really wasn't up to taking. In the past few weeks he has decided that morning walks are something...
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Monday, January 29, 2018
Since my last update Caramel's time has been uneventful. She has settled into a routine and established her place among my two resident labs. An interested adopter came for a recent visit with her dog that...
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