Recent Updates

Friday, March 31, 2017

Hi RAGOM family, I wanted to give you an update on what I've been up to. My first birthday is April 1 and that is no April Fools Joke. My foster parents say not to feel sorry for myself because I will have... read more
Lady has had another uneventful week. We have been dog-sitting so she's had lots of canine companionship. She ignores them, but she watches them. I think she and the resident blond boy have a little something... read more
Hi Everyone, It has been a busy week and a half for me.  I have been learning a lot and growing in confidence with people.  I have discovered the joys of cuddling so I do it at every opportunity -- when watching... read more

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Well, it's been over four weeks since Dexter came to live with us. He has a big personality to go with his big feet and big heart. He likes to crawl under my bed at night and sleeps there, through the night... read more
Luke checking in to let you all know what I have been up to.  I have survived a surgery that my vet referred to as a neuter.  I had to have four skin stitches though, so my recovery is taking a little bit... read more

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

(Maisie's Original Introductory Update) Introducing Miss Maisie! This delightful girl is beautiful, petite at 55 pounds, was born 5/4/2016 and is just 11 months old. Maisie was part of a family that loved her... read more
Our sweet Tasha girl has found her forever home and moved there just over a week ago.  Best of all her new parents are repeat RAGOM adopters!  Sadly they lost their RAGOM boy Shane to cancer in January.  Lucky... read more
This is a letter from Marley, #14-022, who I adopted from RAGOM in September, 2016. Marley wants to thank RAGOM for believing in him, let you know how much he loves his furever home, and share some photos with... read more
More on Rosie’s new chapter … Rosie is progressing fairly well. Not sure, but it seems she has lost some weight.  We will need to take her to the vet office again to just get a new weight on her one of these... read more
Finnbar had his 5th birthday on March 12th and has now spent one year in the RAGOM family.  It is a miracle to his current foster that this beautiful boy with the silky soft coat and adorable floppy ears has... read more
Peanut would like to send puppy kisses and a big thank-you to Friends of Flicka in memory of Yogi Bear. She thinks Yogi was a very handsome boy and must be sorely missed. Peanut has come such a long way in the... read more

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Kara moved to my home last week for her permanent foster home. I wasn’t able to take her while I dog sat for my son’s dog, so Nicole let her stay with her family until I could take her. Thank you, Nicole!!... read more
Copper had his 2nd vet appointment on March 28th and he weighed 62 pounds. He had a booster for distemper/parvo vaccination. His fecal was negative. NO parasites. Yay! He has been loving the warmer, sunny... read more
Amber and I went to Lake Nokomis today because the weather was so beautiful. I found out Amber loves the water! She kept barking at me to throw a stick for her to retrieve but I couldn't let her off the leash... read more

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Welcome back to RAGOM, Sawyer! So here is a little history on our sweet boy Sawyer. He arrived from Turkey living his life as a street dog. I was informed that when he arrived, he was very dirty, matted, full of... read more
  Our beloved Wiley (aka Thunder 01-089) passed away peacefully at home in our arms on October 26, 2016 at over 16 years old. While heartbroken, we are forever grateful to RAGOM for bringing Wiley into our... read more
Miguel is pretty well settled in at my house now and is doing well. Big news, maybe as much for me as for him: I taught him to “shake” this week! He is very food-motivated and smart, so training isn’t that... read more
Bash here, with an update about me. It’s hard to believe next month will be my one-year anniversary of living in America. So many things have happened to me since my days of living in the forest in Turkey. FM... read more

Saturday, March 25, 2017

  March 25, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we share that Chewbacca "Chewy" crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday March 24, 2017. Chewy was an exceptional boy, strong, gorgeous, and had a love for life... read more
Ginger has found her forever home! She is going to be one spoiled girl and it's well deserved. Her new mom is a previous RAGOM adopter who only wants the best for her kids. We know she will be in good hands... read more
Sam loves sunny days and being outside! Sam went on a weeks vacation to another foster home.  He had stayed at this foster home for vacation when he was previously in foster care. He enjoyed all the attention... read more

Friday, March 24, 2017

This smart pup has learned to ring the bells by the back door to tell us that he wants to go outside!!! read more
We adopted Dobie (dough bee) aka Conal in August 2015.  He has adapted well to life in Aberdeen, SD and is a family and neighborhood favorite. He is loving, sweet and as loyal as can be. We are totally in love!... read more
  On March 9, 2017, my sweet Willow was helped over the rainbow bridge. She was only with me for over 4 years, but I know those years were the best she could possibly have. Willow had a bit of a stubborn... read more
Not much is new in Lady's world this past week. We are dog sitting so she has plenty of canine company and she continues to thrive. She is so normal, I forget she's from a breeder. She's super social when anyone... read more