Recent Updates

Friday, April 8, 2016

Lots to cover this time, so here we go. Thank you to Rona D for the spring decoration. Also, thank you for helping all of the hoarder dogs into RAGOM. Braden had his trip to the vet for his vaccine booster.... read more
  Amber died peacefully this evening following a short illness with acute anemia. Steriods helped for a bit, but was not a cure. For most of her time with us she walked 5 miles a day to assist with my... read more

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Thank you so much to RD from SD for Alana's latest Icon! Alana has continued to make steady progress on her weight-gain program. She has now gained 10 lbs. and is just 5 lbs. shy of her 60-lb. goal. Her... read more

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

This is our Adoption Story!! :) Charlie, Our Golden Boy We had a 1.5 year-old golden, Emma Jo, at our house when I decided I wanted to add another golden to our family. I came across this wonderful rescue... read more
  I wanted to pass along that our beloved Josie passed away last night at home in our arms with her best friend Silas the cat at her side.   read more
So Sherman passed his "cat test" last night with my niece's cat, Louie. He gave him kisses! Louie, however, was not particularly fond of Mr. Sherman, vocally expressing disapproval at his advances. Sherman was... read more

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Today is my 4 month anniversary, so I thought I would share some funny things that have been going on in my life with all of you RAGOM supporters.  Shortly after Christmas on our nightly walk I stuck my head in... read more

Monday, April 4, 2016

Brody arrived at his new foster home in Lake Elmo yesterday and is already settled in. He and the RD (resident dog) worked it out rather quickly without trouble, with RD conceding top dog position to Brody, a... read more
Eamon had his neuter on April 1, and I have included a picture of him wearing his improvised collar. He only needed one for a short time--2 days--as incision was glued. He did fine with these socks stuffed and... read more
Lilly is still in the house!!!! My biggest question is why because there has got to be an active family out there that would love a running partner and a snuggle buddy to keep them company! As a Redbone... read more

Sunday, April 3, 2016

These are my favorite updates to write…Belle has found her forever home! Yep, her very own forever family. So it’s official, she not only has permanent residency in a new country, but also with a family who... read more
Spring is in the air, and thanks to a donation from RD in South Dakota, Declan's profile is now sporting some spring bling - a butterfly. Thank you! Declan has gone to stay with Barry while I'm in NYC for the... read more
Chance has found his forever home! Chance will be doted on by Rita as he has so much love left to give. Rita is home all day and can give Chance all the love and attention he needs. He also was evaluated for... read more
Bonnie has been with us for a week now, she's being fostered in Iowa City and is doing wonderfully.  Our resident dogs have welcomed her and she's developed a lovely friendship with our youngest dog.  Every time... read more

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Iona is continuing to gain weight and now weighs 33 pounds. All the fosters for these dogs are focused on their weight gain which we are carefully monitoring. She is looking good and has so much energy to chase... read more
Guess which blonde babe has put on seven pounds in the last week? This guy! His coat is becoming healthy and beautiful and he has a sparkle in his eyes! Declan had his booster vaccine this week, got his nails... read more

Friday, April 1, 2016

Hi fans, Surf here again, First of all I must thank Lisa B for the spring decoration on my page. I forgot to do that with my last update. I'm grateful for all the support. I must have charmed Lisa at the Coon... read more

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Greetings from Tucker's new family, following adoption completed 3/19/16.  After only one week, Tucker has settled in as though he has lived here for a year.  For the benefit of Tucker's original family, know... read more

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

  Zoe continues to thrive and gain more confidence all the time. She is one sweetie who just wants to be loved and will give that love back. Zoe loves to be outside, especially since the weather is nicer and... read more
Handsome, happy Sully is in his new home in Fargo, ND. Here he is with his new family and their 9-year-old Buddy. It was love at first sight for all involved, so a perfect beginning for this beautiful, loving... read more

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Jackson is loving life in his new home!      read more
  It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful Nugget. I wish I had added some updates in the past 3 1/2 years, but sometimes you think that you will have forever. Forever... read more
  It is with the greatest sadness I inform you that our beloved Casey (08-322) has been helped across the Rainbow Bridge. Casey went from being his usual “Clown Prince” on Sunday to coughing up blood on... read more

Monday, March 28, 2016

Howdy folks! Sherman here...hope everyone had a nice Easter.Well, Mom takes me every week for a bath for my allergy skin so I thought I would show you what I look like during that process! Everyone at PetCo... read more

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Wow, thanks Cait for thinking of Iona and sending a donation for her. That’s wonderful! Life is improving for Iona as she continues to gain weight. She weighed 31.4 pounds at the vet Friday so she is almost at... read more