Robbie

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Introducing the spectacular Robbie!  Robbie came to us from a humane society in southern Minnesota.  He and his brothers, Chip and Mike (for those of you who are old enough to make the connection - these three are named after the old TV show "My Three Sons") had been seen running  for a while on the gravel roads down there.  Workers from the humane society were finally able capture them and bring them to safety.  It is assumed that the three of them were dumped on the side of the road and left to fend for themselves, something these poor boys did for quite a while.   RAGOM was contacted to help with these three as they felt we had the experience to help these boys who had most likely never lived in a home, had very little people exposure and were very definitely a "flight risk" - would run if given the chance. 

Robbie has very quickly found that living in a home is a very good thing!  When he first came he was scared of everything, but I could tell he so wanted to be loved.  It did not take long (only a few hours) for him to jump up on the couch and snuggle next to me.   He is now all tail wags and kisses and just loves any and all attention.  He is a bit leery of new people, but if I have them sit on the ground, he will approach and then quickly warms up - he is just such a lover.

Some of the things we have learned about Robbie:

·        The shelter said he was exposed to the cats there and paid them no attention.

·        He is a very petite 33 pound boy (he is fully grown)

·        The vet along with every person I have met out on walks (and believe this boy can walk for miles and miles without tiring!) are convinced he is not a golden mix but a Nova Scotia Duck Toller retriever, I guess a pretty  rare breed, but basically a miniature golden retriever.  Only a DNA test will tell us the truth, but whatever he    is, he is adorable, sweet and loving!!!

·        He has had no accidents in the house.

·        Kennel training is a work in progress - We keep the door open and feed him in his kennel and have been    gradually working on increasing his time in there.  But for right now, he cannot be kenneled for extended    periods of time as he has destroyed kennel liners, bedding, etc and chews on the bars trying to get out.

·        He sleeps like a dream at night snuggled on a dog bed right next to our bed.

·        He just loves to be with, by, and on his people.  Honestly, he cannot get enough loving!!! 

I know we will learn so much more about him as he settles in.  Robbie will be making his debut at the Edina Chuck and Don's tomorrow.  Come out and meet this incredible boy - I promise you will fall in love!!