Recent Updates

Friday, May 6, 2016

Today Kiernan has a new name and a new family! Congratulations to the S family. Your new baby couldn't be more sweet! Hudson (new name) will enjoy his two new human sisters and a lifetime of love. Happy... read more

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Great news at our vet visit this week. Iona has been struggling with a rare parasite on her coat and then a staph infection. She has been going for treatments twice a week, taking antibiotics and more to try to... read more
Finley was adopted today. I am going to miss that sweet love bug! He has a great new family that already love him so much. Congratulations to the J family. read more
Liam was adopted today. Congratulations to the L family. They are very excited to bring Liam into their life. His new name is Sawyer! read more
Hello, Fuzzy fans! Fuzzy went to the "beauty parlor" today and wanted to show off her sweet-smelling self. She was perfect at the appointment, but just had trouble standing for a long period of time, so the... read more
Calling all Geppetto fans!! Mr. G will be making his Rochester debut this Saturday, May 7, at the Rochester Feed & Country Store (corner of Hwy 63 and Hwy 14). Join us at the Bake and Craft Sale Fundraiser... read more

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Hi RAGOM Family, this is Sully! I had a great time meeting some of you last Saturday at the Street Dogs of Turkey Presentation! Thanks to everyone who came to say hello to me. I'm really sorry if I got mud on... read more

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Welcome to Minnesota, Sebastian!  This handsome 7yr old Yellow Lab arrived in mid-April with the most recent RAGOM crew from Turkey.  Sebastian is as friendly as they come - and is appreciative of his new... read more
Happy Spring everyone! Thank you to everyone who came out to see Sherman at the Shakopee meet & greet. A special thank you to Don & Katherine who drove along way to see him--I think you know how you... read more
Nessa has been adopted. Congratulations to the C family! I have been told she has some dog therapy work in her future. read more
Geppetto has moved to his new foster home (minus cats!) in Apple Valley, and we are so thrilled to have him!   This darling boy is about as sweet and gentle as they come, and has settled in without a hitch.... read more
Hi All, Declan here. I'm writing my update as I'm getting a bit concerned. My foster mom (FM) is awfully giddy about this "neutering" ordeal happening on Thursday. I'm starting to get a bit nervous about it. But... read more
Fallyn has been adopted! Congratulations to the T family! I have been told she has a future as a therapy dog! read more

Monday, May 2, 2016

Mellow Esmeralda has been wagging her tail so much more this week! She especially shows she is happy when the food bowl comes out! She has learned the meaning of “come” and has responded very well each time we... read more
Finn is doing well. He and Herky continue to have wonderful play times with lots of tugging and wrestling. Finn is a very smart boy and learns quickly. I had him sit once or twice before I put his food down,... read more
Big weekend for Dodger! He went to the excellent presentation and reunion of Turkish dogs at the Eden Prairie public library on Saturday. So fun to see all of the Turkish dogs and how well they seem to be doing... read more
  RAGOM rescued 30 plus dogs from a puppy-mill in Missouri on 4/28/2007, Jacinda 07-253 was my very first foster and my initiation into caring for the first of many puppy-mill dogs. There was something... read more

Sunday, May 1, 2016

We have had Sunshine for a little over two years now! In November, she turned three. Sunshine is a highly energetic girl who loves to go on walks and play with her doggy friend Bentley. I have recently started... read more
Cait is blossoming in front of our eyes! She is still skittish to loud noises and new people. Cait wants so badly to run outside! She needs a fence, as she has slipped out the door a couple of times and is... read more
Bonnie continues to delight us and she hasn't minded one bit that the sunny weather was replaced with spring showers and overcast days.  That just means that she has more time for long naps, an occasional... read more
Ranger continues to do well. In June, he will be fourteen years old, and is still pretty active (though does enjoy his naps) for a dog his age. He seems to like the warmer weather, and has fun playing in the... read more

Saturday, April 30, 2016

With the rain both dogs have been tracking in and Brody has no problem with me handling his feet to dry and lets me take things out of his mouth! He is the most unagressive gentleman I have met. His mouthing is... read more

Thursday, April 28, 2016

We are so proud of Hannah and the progress she has made. It's hard to believe how much she has grown and changed over the last few weeks. She came to RAGOM as a scared, malnourished dog with evidence of fleas,... read more
Rookie eagerly greeted his new mom at the front door & stayed close by her. He was still a little wet from his bath. When it was time to leave, he hopped right into her car like he'd done it before. He... read more

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Here is Diva at her very first soccer game watching one of her new human sisters play  :) read more