Recent Updates
Saturday, January 6, 2018
When Rose was born, she weighed 8 ounces. She is now over 12 pounds and is 10 weeks old. She is very playful and a sweet girl.
Rose was adopted by a wonderful family!
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These puppies were born at our cabin 12 days before we were expecting them to arrive. We thought it would be fun to name them after this very special place. Let me introduce you to Rose, Lake, and Walley (short...
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Now that the holidays are over and the cold winter chill is in the air, it is time to get a new update in on Miss Maggie. You can see that Maggie enjoyed the holidays from this picture. I am not sure if she has...
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This winter has been very cold with many days staying below zero. This is hard for dogs, too. With it being too cold to do our usual walks with Bobby, we have been doing other things to tire him out. We are...
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Friday, January 5, 2018
Our beautiful, petite ‘auction’ breeder golden girl Lizzy has been adopted. Lizzy will enjoy beautiful acres near a canyon in another part of the state with beautiful trees and wild flowers and many trails to...
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Thursday, January 4, 2018
Elisabeth went to the vet today and is now up to date on her shots.
She is scheduled to have her spay surgery on January 22nd. During her surgery she will also have one tooth removed.
She is done caring for her...
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It is our abilities, not our disabilities, that define us!
A good Samaritan, the kindness of strangers, a miracle. You're about to read a story that shows what the holidays, and RAGOM, are all about.
Meet Noel...
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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Christmas was bright and merry for sweet little Ginger in her forever home with Dane and Amanda! Ginger is 3 weeks post-knee surgery and is doing great. She warmed up quickly to Amanda and Dane, and even their...
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Stella has been enjoying a few days of playing at the doggie daycare center near our home. The staff said she loves playing there and gets along with all the other dogs very well.
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In a few days I will have had Caramel for 2 months. It's hard to believe this is the same dog who arrived November 5th. I see in her a 7 month old puppy who is joyful, confident and curious each day. Caramel...
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I wanted to send a quick update about Susan (our “Susie”) who we adopted in March. She just turned a year old and has become a wonderful part of our family. She is about 65 pounds and the vet thinks she won’t...
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Monday, January 1, 2018
Huxley has been in our home a week now. We love this boy! Huxley would like to send a special thank you to the B family for allowing him to spend time with them before he moved to our house.
Huxley is still...
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Dana had her first surgery day last Thursday and quite a day it was! The plan was to remove the mast cell tumor on her left rear paw along with reconstructing her left rear knee.
In the process of intubating her...
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
Well, what can I say? This has been quite a year for me. First, I was rescued off the streets of Turkey and I was flown halfway around the world where I met even more wonderful people. They have taken me into...
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Brandy has found a wonderful forever home with a loving and active family. Just what she needed. They drove a long distance to meet her and Brandy took to them immediately. She will be given all the love and...
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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Elisabeth is doing great! She is enjoying the holidays and all the visitors that come to the house. She is happy to greet everyone. We are not getting out much for walks with the cold weather, so there is lots...
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Friday, December 29, 2017
Huckleberry's potty training is much better. He is on a schedule to go outside during the day and it is working very well.
His playmate was adopted over Christmas, so he misses her and playing with another dog...
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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Asher has been adopted by a very loving family who delights in his puppy energy and silly antics! He's living with an active family that will keep him busy. He's a smart boy and learns quickly. He's also quite a...
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Anders happily joined his forever family on December 17th. I received an update a week later. He is coming along well and is even using the stairs! Wow! Go, Anders!
I'm forwarding pictures from his new family....
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Princess has been relocated to my foster home that does not have any other pets. She has adapted very well to our house. She seems to get along with other dogs but would do best as an only dog or maybe with...
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Allie received her Christmas present today. She was adopted by a loving couple with another male Golden Retriever . She is on her way to her forever home in West Fargo. I wish her the best in her new home and...
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Sweet Cal started out being a stray with broken hips on an Indian Reservation. He came into Ragom and was loved and nurtured back to health by so many of the wonderful Ragom team members.
He will be so, so...
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Three years ago today my wife and I drove to Sioux Falls to meet a 6 month old golden that was missing ½ of his ear. It turned out to be an absolutely life-changing decision and one that brings us joy every day...
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Sandy has found her forever home with Evelyn where she is now Evelyn's constant companion, walking partner, couch cuddler, and house guest greeter. Sandy quickly adjusted to her new home and is living the...
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Miss Juno is not happy about the below zero temps. She is ready and waiting for a warm up so she can go on a walk!
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