Recent Updates

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Hi folks, Finn here. Sorry for the delay but I've been super busy. I've gained over 10 lbs and am looking --might I say --awesome!! I spend my weekends at the lake searching for critters and just running and... read more
I think Gulliver (16-187 TD) is enjoying his new life in Brooklyn Park, MN so far.  We'll see what happens when there is white stuff covering the grass. read more
Hello RAGOM, Here are some photos of Pyro/Red 08-585, taken in September 2016, for Happy Endings. Pyro/Red has been with me for about 2.5 years.  He is fine and a happy dog.  He enjoyes playing with his friends... read more
  We adopted Vinnie in the fall of 2010. He had been found at a garage sale in IA with a much younger golden. Vinnie's age was said to be between 8 and 10 years old. We met for the first time at a Meet... read more

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Original Bio, October 2015: Remington is a handsome 9 year old purebred neutered male Golden Retriever who came to RAGOM from an outdoor life on a farm. He has been with us for 2 weeks and had never lived in a... read more

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Hi everyone, Beau here! So I wanted to check in and tell you a little more about myself: I'm a very smart boy. I already knew some of the basic commands like sit and down, but Foster Mom (FM) has been working on... read more
Hello, RAGOM world! Lily here with a few pupdates on me. Went to the vet on Thursday for a pre-spay exam and a microchip. I have a clean bill of health! Doc says I may have mild allergies in my eyes that can... read more
It has been a little while since our last update, so this one is full of information! Cooper is truly the best puppy around. He is good around kids of any age. Good with dogs of any age. Still unknown of cats... read more

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Buddy had some professional pictures taken by Faith & Hope Photography. Thank you to Jane for donating your time & talent!         Buddy really enjoyed exploring and uncovering new smells and wandering... read more
Wow...I sure have been having fun lately and am developing a couple of special talents. Tree climber - yep, you read that correctly!  I climb trees.  Okay, before I brag too much, the trees might have to be... read more

Thursday, October 27, 2016

On Monday, October 17th, Bash had a CT scan and surgery to remove a mass from his nasal canal. The surgeon sent tissue samples to the pathologist and we recently received the results. There is great news and... read more
Durango told me today that while life has been so busy this fall he would appreciate if I would send in another update. Apparently I've been remiss in my Foster Mom duties. So here is the announcement....Durango... read more
  It is with heavy hearts we let you know that Gracie (10-255) has crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was a very special girl to our family and brought us together and most... read more
  After nearly six wonderful years, our beautiful Brandy has crossed the bridge. The passing of our golden girl has left a big hole in our lives and we will always miss her sweet, smiling face and boundless... read more

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Tank continues to do incredibly well, he is just such an easy dog to have around.  My husband even commented on how easy a dog he is; in fact he said if we didn’t have 3 dogs already he would want... read more
Hey everybody, Lilly here!  It has been awhile since I last checked in. I am still staying with my foster family in ND while I wait for that perfect home for me!  I have been told that there has been some... read more

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Gracie continues to do well and was very lucky to go on a short vacation to the suburbs this past weekend.  To her it seemed like a big city, because she is used to being a country girl in rural, small-town... read more
Maggie continues to thrive in her foster home, getting more and more comfortable each week.  She greets us at the door every day and can’t wait for her walk. She went from sleeping downstairs by the door to... read more

Monday, October 24, 2016

Curly/Harley continues to thrive while waiting for his forever family. He has had lots of positive socialization with my young grandchildren in the last couple of weeks as well as lots of different visiting pups... read more
Bobby has moved to a new foster home in the Twin Cities. He has had a long few weeks, but has recovered beautifully from ear surgery and from abscesses on his face as a result of his severe ear infections. He is... read more

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Schroeder should be in a home that has minimal stairs. He will also do better with carpeted flooring - main flooring in the house shouldn't be hardwood, linoleum, or have lots of loose rugs. He sometimes... read more
Molly is doing GREAT! She is a very active 11.5-year-old girl. She is walking so well on a leash. Molly has been getting a lot of love attention on her walks around Lake Harriet as she likes to great all dogs... read more

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Buddy is really showing his personality now. He loves to romp through the fallen leaves in the yard, chasing and being chased by our resident dog. He loves to chase after tennis balls too.He's pretty quiet for... read more

Friday, October 21, 2016

  Shadow (13-191) boy is now running the rainbow bridge. In 2013 Shadow was picked up off the streets in very poor health. Thanks to RAGOM and Barb the foster mom, Shadow thrived and he became my boy in May... read more
  We are heartbroken that Mike Keaton (AKA Buster #05-177) left us and crossed the Rainbow Bridge this month due to cancer. He has joined his beloved sister/best friend Sadie (AKA Lady, #06-292) who left us... read more