Recent Updates
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
We had to say goodbye to Bear (Dalton 15-021) a few months ago on June 18, 2020 and it’s taken a while to grieve and work up the courage to write about his adventures. Bear joined my wife, Karen, our dog Sandy (...
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We lost our beautiful Sandy dog (Sandy 10-394) on December 14, 2020 after a very short bout with an aggressive cancer. She was the fourth golden retriever we’ve welcomed into our home during the past 20 years...
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Bruce has continued to take baby steps over the past few weeks, but we're so happy to see his confidence building even if it is slow going.
Bruce has become very comfortable with his crate. It's definitely his...
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Bili was adopted by a wonderful family who is very willing to work with his teenager-like, over-exuberant energy. He will have a very loving home with a mom and a 12-year-old human sister. His human sister will...
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For all of you who have been “anxiously” awaiting what special item came in the box of wheelchair parts several weeks ago, your wait is finally over!
Santa sent Korey a pair of skis that can be swapped out with...
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Bella is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever, turning 7 years old in April. She comes to RAGOM from an auction. She has spent her whole life as a commercial breeding dog. At auction she was advertised as being...
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Welcome Buck!
This beautiful boy is tightly bonded with Princess 20-188, a 48-pound Standard Poodle. They have been together at the same breeder since they were pups and made the journey from Iowa to...
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Moochi came into RAGOM’s care as an honorary Golden on Dec 12, 2020 because his owner was experiencing health issues. He is 1 year old and a big lanky guy @ 78 lbs. He is very easy going, loves walks and playing...
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Honey came into RAGOM from a breeder auction just in time to deliver 5 beautiful, healthy puppies. She has been a wonderful mama and has duties to her puppies until the middle of February when she will be spayed...
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Odie has made the journey from Minnesota to his new home in Iowa. He is going to a home that will embrace his high energy and take him on many wonderful outdoor adventures across the midwest. It was love at...
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Welcome Princess!
Princess is bonded with Buck 20-187 and they will need to be adopted together. They were surrendered by a breeder in Iowa and have spent their entire lives together. Princess has likely had...
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Monday, December 28, 2020
Peaches went into heat. She is due to be spayed next month, so this will be her last time. She has been very affectionate and vocal recently. She is still on squirrel patrol - the photo below shows her...
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Hello everyone and thank you for taking the time to read about Kaylee. She has been in her current foster home for three weeks now and is doing wonderfully! She shows us every day how brave she is getting, and...
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Saturday, December 26, 2020
Please welcome sweet Dakota into the RAGOM family. She is a just-retired breeder girl who weaned her last litter a few weeks ago. She’s ready to enjoy retirement and wants so badly to learn what this “Golden...
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Friday, December 25, 2020
Lizzy’s world as she knew it turned upside down when she was rescued at an auction after spending the first 6 years of her life in a commercial breeding facility. With so many new sights, sounds, and smells, it’...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Korey has the best fans! We would like to thank Jana and Ed for sponsoring Korey, in memory of Summer and Otis; thanks.
Korey gets extremely excited when he knows that he gets to go for a car ride, and Sunday...
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First off, Maria wants to give a big Thank-You to her anonymous sponsor for their generous gift and kind note! Maria truly does love to surround herself with her toys, also known as her babies. Her crate/safe...
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We are working with a behaviorist within RAGOM for JoJo. She has learned how to sit when going outside to potty, which is amazing!
We want her to learn to gain some confidence. She is so submissive and...
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Oliver, now known as Milo, has been adopted! He is enjoying life to the fullest with his new mom, dad and Golden fur brother.
His new family will keep him very busy and he will enjoy many weekends at the cabin...
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Friday, December 18, 2020
At the end of August I adopted Buster. I fell in love with his face, but when I read his story I thought to myself I could give Buster a better life.
I will say at first I was taken aback that in his history...
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Here are several photos of our Rosie, formerly known as Carli Rose. We can’t imagine our lives without her!
A huge thank you to all the volunteers at RAGOM who helped to bring her into our lives. A special...
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Hello,
It is with sadness and undying appreciation for 13½ loving and wonderful years that I write to let you know that Rutt passed away this morning.
He has been battling a growth on his spleen for over 2...
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We lost RD Emma (Jemma Teller, 09-413) in September. She was 12. She was just the sweetest thing and a bit of a diva, but she was our Emma Wrigley.
This was on her 12th birthday with her very own chicken (well...
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First thing first—Peter will be listed as available the first week of January. Here are some more things you might like to know about this incredible pup as you decide if you might be a fit to be his new family...
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Dear RAGOM,
We are so sad to say goodbye to our dear Henry (#07-379), especially now during this Pandemic when we all need to comfort each other. On December 8th, 2020 we made the decision to let him travel over...
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