RAGOM News

Review our news releases for inspiring stories of our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for RAGOM Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes.

Meet Andy

His love for goldens started when his brother called and said a seven-year-old golden retriever needed...

Protect Your Dog Against Heartworm Disease

RAGOM strongly advocates heartworm testing and prevention—in fact, our adoption agreement requires...

Grateful for What We Have, but We Could Use a Little Help

We have much to be grateful for at RAGOM. All of the dogs at RAGOM are safe in loving foster homes....

You’re Invited to Celebrate Our 35th Anniversary!

Join Us February 15 for This Special Event RAGOM was founded by Jane Nygaard on February 14, 1985, and...

Team Effort Saves RAGOM Dog Lena from Icy Waters

Foster dog Lena went missing on Christmas Day and was rescued 16 hours later. Lena went missing on Christmas...

Some Rescued Dogs Need a Role Model to Thrive

Some dogs who come into RAGOM’s care have the “Another dog REQUIRED” stipulation on...

Clean Your Dog’s Ears Weekly to Prevent Ear Infections

Help your dog become accustomed to this important grooming activity. If you live with a Golden Retriever...

Regular At-Home Teeth Cleaning Can Help Prevent Health Issues

Your dog is susceptible to many of the same dental problems as humans such as bad breath, tartar buildup,...

A Good Cause. A Great Day. Goldzilla 2019, It Was GIGANTIC!

It was big, it was hairy, it was great! RAGOM extends a gigantic “Thank you!” to everyone...

RAGOM Needs Foster Homes to Sustain Our Rescue Efforts

Difficult beginnings—then a second chance While some RAGOM dogs come from loving homes, that due to...