Our Annual Report
RAGOM is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based, nonprofit organization operating primarily in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Wisconsin. Since 1985, RAGOM has rescued and rehomed more than 10,000 Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes.
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Advice and stories to help you and your Golden thrive—from health and training to keeping a lost dog safe.
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Questions to Ask a Breeder
Adding a dog to your family is a big decision. We always encourage prospective owners to consider adoption first, whether through RAGOM or another reputable rescue. If you decide that purchasing a puppy from a breeder is the right choice for your family, taking the time to choose a responsible breeder can help ensure a healthy puppy and support ethical breeding practices.
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Why Choose Rescue?
When you adopt a dog from RAGOM, you know what you are getting. Every dog lives in a foster home and gets full vet care, so we learn their personality, energy, and whether they are good with children, cats or other dogs. We share everything we know, the easy and the tricky, so you can be sure of the right fit.
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Children & dogs
Children and dogs can be wonderful for each other. Dogs help children learn responsibility and empathy, and children learn to be gentle, trusted companions. Just as your dog needs to learn how to behave around people, children need to learn how to behave around dogs.
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