Nora

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September 13, 2011

Nora arrived at our house on Saturday. Thanks to new transporters Al & Erna, they did a great job on their first transport. Nora is a 6 yr old Lab & some golden. She has the look of a lab & the golden personality to match. The short hair of a lab but some feathering of a golden. Just a cute little dog.

Nora has a sad story. She was bought from a breeder when she was a puppy & lived 6 years with the same family. The first 4 years of her life was living indoors with 4 cats which she gets along great with. She also lived with another 3 yr old lab which is more mellow per the SO. Then the family had 1 child & Nora was too energetic for them and started to live outdoors from then on. Then the family had another child so now there are 2 children ages 1 & 3 and Nora just wants to be by her peoples. But she's too energetic so she spends her time outdoors & when the children go to bed Nora comes inside to spend time with the adults. Many dogs are raised with kids, they learn to grow up with them and do just fine. It takes time for everyone to adjust. Maybe Nora wouldn't be as energetic at 6 yrs old if she had spent more time around everyone. You just need to watch kids & dogs when they are together. So Nora is starved for attention right now.

This was a very hard surrender for the SO because she had Nora since she was a puppy. So lots of tears shed. I assured her Ragom & myself would find her a new forever home. So her life begins again Now living indoors for the rest of her life.

She arrived very nervous and panting as a lot of dogs do when they don't know what's going on and they are leaving the home that they have had their whole life. She was very much in need of a bath so my daughters & I proceeded to get the doggy pool out & the hose & give Nora a bath. We suds her 3 times and then thought that's enough for the first day . We didn't want to overdo it . She met the resident golden Timber (5 yr old ) female with no issues. The only thing Nora wanted was attention from humans. Yes she is a velco dog but when you're missing that attention that you need you become that way for awhile at least. She has settled down some. Still pants when she's nervous or when she sees the leash come out for a walk. Nora is housetrained and has a very good appetite. We have put her on a very good dog food which is very important for the health of a dog.

She did find the couch the first day but we firmly told her down and she did. She likes laying on the carpet & rugs in the house. Loves to follow you everywhere. I think her nickname should be Shadow!

Nora went to the vet on Sunday . She weighs 62 lbs a good weight for her. She's UTD on all shots and HW& Lymes negative. Yeah! We really worry about that living outdoors. Fecal is Negative also. She is having some trouble with her back left leg so the Vet is taking x-rays on Wednesday 9/14 to determine if surgery is needed for Nora. Please keep Nora in your thoughts. Otherwise she's a healthy dog. Loves swimming the SO said.

Loves walks. Doesn't have any interest in toys at this time. Maybe later as she becomes more used to our household. In the meantime Timber just continues to play with her toys & chases her balls. Timber is fine with sharing her humans with Nora. Nora has no interest in playing with Timber - she just wants the attention.

Nora just wants a family of her own & lots of attention to live out her life. She loves everyone. Will be fine with older kids because she gets so excited and likes to jump up. We are working on that. There's not a mean bone in her. Just a Lover! She may never be a running partner but she will be a loyal companion & a good walking partner & swimming partner. We will know more after her X-rays are taken on her leg if she needs surgery or not . There's no resource guarding, no storm anxieties . No problems with loud noises. We live by the airport & planes don't bother her.

So for now Nora's forever home should be:

• A fenced yard
• Lots of attention
• Obedience classes
• Would love a lake to swim in
• She would love to be the only dog in the house so she doesn't have to share attention
• Cats are just fine
• Lots of walks

Her needs could change so we will keep you posted. If you would like to meet Nora let your placement person know.

We will update again after her X-rays are taken & Dr. R reviews them.

Nora will be at Goldzilla this Saturday 9/17 . So come out and see all the Ragom dogs.

Nora has come to work with me today to meet the residents for some extra attention. She is laying on the floor while I do my work. Very calmly I may add so I believe she settling down some.

Foster Mom & Dad