Recent Updates

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

We have some big news... Duke did not require his second hip surgery. It was decided his first surgery was so successful and his other hip, although not a normal hip, would not be a candidate for the same... read more

Monday, November 12, 2018

Precious Tyler has been doing fantastic. He had two important surgeries on the same day: His neuter and his eye surgery. Both went really well, and he is healing up like a champ. Amazingly he isn’t even trying... read more
What an exciting day for the E family!  Their previous yellow lab, Mazy, has been gone for almost 3 years.  They finally decided they were ready to add to their family, and are over-the-moon excited to welcome... read more
We're absolutely loving Karla -- she is such a happy girl, full of exuberance and energy. Karla is a young, retired breeder girl and in many ways just a big puppy herself. She's been with us for about 2 weeks... read more
Charlotte saw the surgeon last week, and the news was a little discouraging. She has arthritis in her elbows and wrists due to her short stature and the bone structure that is common with it. The surgeon... read more
Kara is a purebred Golden Retriever that has spent her life producing puppies in a breeding facility. She produced her last batch of puppies in August of 2018.  That previous life has taken a toll on her body: ... read more
Bailey is a young girl at a little over 3 years old and has already been through so much in her young life. She originated from a breeding facility way down in Texas. Along with another young female breeder dog... read more

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Tessa is a beautiful girl who came into RAGOM from a commercial breeder. She was pregnant when she arrived and soon delivered seven beautiful puppies. Even with all of her "duties" as a nursing mom, Tessa was... read more
Wow! What a change in Carlie now that she can no longer have puppies. She is eating like crazy now and not so finicky. We are still working at eating from something other then my hand. Baby steps. And, much... read more
Frank found the perfect match! He will have loving, knowledgeable parents, and a Golden Retriever sister. He also gets introduced to a cat today! read more
This is just a great time for Carley—she's enjoying her time outside, loving her new chew toys and best of all—she has a new buddy! She's made friends with our newest foster dog, Karla 18-233, and has welcomed... read more
Missy chose the first snowfall in the Twin Cities as a good day to be spayed. As soon as we arrived, she went eagerly through the door for the procedure. Everything went great! She was so cute Friday afternoon... read more

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Billy came to RAGOM along with his four brothers, all purebred Golden Retrievers. He is a spunky  smart little guy who will be a larger Golden Retriever as he is already 30 pounds at 3 months old. read more
Freddy (now Riley) has found his perfect, forever home! He has been adopted by a retired couple who have an older golden also adopted from RAGOM. His new family understands that Riley still has some breeding... read more
Finley has found a home full of love and another young furry sister to enjoy playing with. He will be going on camping and hiking adventures as well. Congratulations to the S family! read more
Miss Cider is an (as you can see with your own eyes!) adorable 3-month-old Goldendoodle. She was surrendered to RAGOM from a commercial breeder. Cider had never lived in a home before, but I can tell you that... read more
Clancy, who is now almost 5 months old, weighs in at 7 pounds! Her small size does not deter her from anything. She had successful surgery on her knee for patella lunation and this upcoming week will get spayed... read more
Lily is an almost-6-year-old Golden Retriever that is so sweet and loving. She is paired with Lulu 18-222. Lily is so sweet and has been so easy to relax with. She loves attention, snuggling, and playing with... read more

Friday, November 9, 2018

Hooch is your typical puppy - he loves his food, toys, and people, and is a couple handfuls of energy! He is a very smart little guy and will be an awesome addition to his forever family. read more
LuLu is an 11-year-old Golden Retriever who is so sweet and loving. She is paired with Lily 18-223. read more
Champ found his home with another senior gal, Bonnie, whom he now calls his friend. Champ is enjoying playing at the dog park and enjoys meeting new friends.  He is settling into his new home and adjusting quite... read more
We went to Clover’s appointment with the vet behaviorist this week and have clearer sight to the behavior medication and meds she requires to decrease her fearfulness. The vet feels our goals are achievable, but... read more
Norman has been with us a few weeks now and is settling in better than I expected. He is such a sweetheart and gives a new meaning to the phrase "pocket Golden." He loves to be petted, follows me everywhere, and... read more
Stevie is a 3-month-old, light golden, male, purebred Golden Retriever puppy. He is very well socialized, has had no potty accidents in the house (goes to the door or barks to be let out), and is learning how to... read more

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Roxy has been doing just fantastic and is ready to start the next exciting chapter of her life—finding her forever home. She was spayed this week and is doing so well leaving her incision alone. We have been... read more