Dear Friends,

You have heard my stories, seen pictures and followed our foster Goldens throughout the years.  From dogs that started their lives with commercial breeders to those whose life began in Turkey, from those that came from loving homes and others that came to us by way of lawful seizures.  As young as 5 weeks to sugar-kissed seniors, it is our passion and privilege to be a part of their journey to find his/her forever family.  Our home, this past year, has been blessed with Gentleman George(Danny Boy 17-046A), Paddington(17-179TD), Dakota(17-226A), Chief(Noah 18-027A) and Jenna(18-123).  Jenna is now in a different foster home that can much better manage and work with her issue of separation anxiety.

You have also shared in our grief and broken hearts as we said "until we meet again" to cherished family member Sir Beauregard, adopted from RAGOM ten years ago and our beloved Newfie and foster brother extraordinaire Maksymilian.

Retrieve A Golden Of the Midwest (RAGOM  www.ragom.org) is a non-profit that relies on volunteers and donations to accomplish its goal and mission of "Every Dog Deserves A Golden Life".  Today I am asking for your help in supporting this wonderful organization.  No contribution is too small, every dollar makes a difference to the dogs in our care presently and in the future.  Also, remember that your donation is tax deductible.

I would also like to invite you to join me at Goldzilla (www.goldzilla.ragom.org) on September 9th from 8:30am to 2:00pm at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. It is a fun-filled day with lots of activities for dogs with their people and people without dogs too.  Make sure to stop by the Information Booth from 11:00am to noon and say Hi!  Please check out the website for all the details and activities.

Many thankful woof-woofs dear friends for your support!

With Gratitude,

Peter, Sheila, foster sister Tallulah Mae, foster kitty brothers Buttons & Harley

Goldzilla—RAGOM's annual Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue—supports our mission of rescuing and rehoming Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes of all ages. Your donation will provide RAGOM dogs with veterinary and foster care on their way to finding adoptive homes. So donate today and join us at Goldzilla to meet the many dogs you help!

Prefer to donate by check? Enter the name of the person you're pledging in the memo line and mail to: RAGOM, 5800 Baker Road, Suite 120, Minnetonka, MN 55345. NOTE: For pledges to be reflected on a walker's fundraising page, checks must be received by Thursday, September 6.