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Celebrating 40+ Golden Years! Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest (RAGOM) has rescued and rehomed more than 10,000 Golden Retrievers & Golden mixes since 1985.

Territory includes: MN, IA, ND, SD & WI. RAGOM began as Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota in 1985, with one homeless Golden Retriever in a shelter whose time was up. Hank & Jane Nygaard took her in, had her spayed and vaccinated, and found her a loving forever family. After that, there was always another dog who needed a home. Countless volunteers and generous donors have stepped up through the year

s with the energy, selflessness, love, and funds to rescue and rehome more than 9,000 Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes. In 2017, RAGOM adopted a new name—Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest—to reflect our dedication to expand our rescue efforts from our original home state of Minnesota to include Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin.

08/23/2026

You all loved getting to know what RAGOM rescue Walley gets up to at Husch Blackwell, but did you know he’s been reading all their books too? 👩‍⚖️

He was hoping for some stories about tennis balls or treats but most of the books seem to be about legal topics. 🤷‍♀️

No wonder the lawyers there are so smart! Husch Blackwell is not only a great law firm, but they are also great RAGOM supporters! We are grateful for their Diamond sponsorship of this year’s Goldzilla. 💛

08/21/2026

Come along tomorrow to the grand opening of Northern Pawz ! 🤩

In celebration, Northern Pawz has invited members of the public and us to tour their new location, meet the staff, and get discounts on nail trims.

Our volunteers and Goldens will be there to meet you too and tell you all about the fantastic work we do at RAGOM. 💛

We hope to see you tomorrow! 🌟🐾

08/20/2026

We’re looking forward to this year’s Goldzilla! 🐾

Without our amazing volunteers we wouldn't be able to hold this annual event. With lots of attendees, plenty of pooches and lots of booths to manage, a lot of support is needed from volunteers.

With less than a month to go, we still need more volunteers to sign up! Can you help us with:
🌟 Loading the supply truck the day before
🌟 Setting up the morning of the event
🌟 Staffing one of our exciting activities
🌟 Assisting with the silent auction
🌟 Helping with cleanup and packing up after the event

If so, register your interest with our team by filling out this quick form: https://bit.ly/4wpxzi4

Thank you! 💛

08/19/2026

Every adopted RAGOM dog has a unique story, and this year we'd love to showcase some of those happy endings. 💛

In addition to our Foster Showcase Parade, we're excited to introduce a RAGOM Ambassador Dog Parade at Goldzilla! 🐾

This parade will feature adopted RAGOM dogs living their best lives with their forever families. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your dog's journey, share an update with fellow supporters, and help inspire others by showing the incredible impact of rescue.

If you'd like your dog to participate, please contact Danielle Rasmussen at [email protected]. We’d love for your pooch to join the parade. ❤️

08/18/2026

Discover why Golden Retrievers are natural swimmers!

Each of their unique traits makes them perfect for time at the pool, splashing around the lake or jumping in puddles. 💦

Comment below a photo of your gorgeous Golden enjoying themselves in the water. We want to see more! ⬇️

08/17/2026

Goldzilla Sponsor Spotlight: Husch Blackwell👩‍⚖️⚖️

Thank you to our Diamond sponsors for supporting our 17th Annual Goldzilla! 💎

As you can see, RAGOM alum Walley has been working hard at the Husch Blackwell law firm. With a caseload of stolen tennis balls and disputed claims over who really barked at the doorbell, Walley's been swamped helping clients with their legal needs.

We sure hope he'll find time to join us at Goldzilla on September 13. All dogs are welcome, so please join us!

08/12/2026

Ready, steady… bid!

We’re holding a silent auction at this year’s Goldzilla full of exciting prizes that YOU have the chance of winning! 🎁

Auction items will be displayed at Goldzilla, but bidding takes place online, making it easy to take part throughout the event from wherever you are.

All proceeds support RAGOM’s rescue efforts and help provide care, foster support, and safe new beginnings for Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes. ❤️

Find out more about the prizes up for auction and find out how you can take part: https://bit.ly/2NCBohh

08/10/2026

Urgent: We need fosters! 📢

We have dogs arriving at RAGOM who urgently need foster homes. Some are hoping to stay with a buddy, others are happy to be your one and only. ❤️‍🩹

Two at once sounds like a bit much? We get it! We desperately need fosters for just one dog, too.

If you don’t have a resident dog, we especially need you. Some Goldens and Golden mixes prefer to be the only dog in the home, and those foster homes can be especially hard to find.

Never fostered? We’ll show you how. RAGOM pays for everything, provides training and support, and is with you every step of the way.

And here’s the best part: we have eager adopters waiting for RAGOM dogs! These dogs have forever homes in their future — they just need a foster to help them get there. ❤️

These dogs have families waiting to love them — they just need you to help them get there.

If you think you’re ready to foster, complete an application today 👉 https://bit.ly/3S6zOYH

Have any questions? Contact us at [email protected].

08/04/2026

Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Bosch & Horizon Pet Care!

When 6-month-old Finn came to RAGOM, he was vomiting multiple times every day. It was clear something wasn't right, and Dr. Jennifer Bosch was determined to find the cause.

Over the course of several months, Dr. Bosch performed extensive diagnostic testing and multiple endoscopic procedures. Her persistence ultimately led to Finn's diagnosis of pylorus hypertrophy and gastritis, allowing him to finally receive the treatment he needed.

Throughout Finn's journey, Dr. Bosch went above and beyond—not only caring for Finn, but also supporting his foster family. She spent countless hours adjusting his treatment plan, communicating with our team, and doing everything possible to keep him comfortable while searching for answers.

And because Finn likes to keep everyone on their toes, he also decided to eat a few foreign objects along the way! Dr. Bosch quickly and expertly performed another endoscopy to remove them, getting him safely back on track.

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Bosch's dedication, expertise, and compassion. Her commitment to Finn's care is giving him the opportunity to heal, thrive, and enjoy the happy life every puppy deserves.

Thank you, Dr. Bosch and the entire Horizon Pet Care team, for the exceptional care you provide to Finn and RAGOM dogs.

08/02/2026

Goldzilla Sponsor Spotlight: Rum River Veterinary Clinic 🩺🐶

Thank you to our Gold sponsor, Rum River Veterinary Clinic for supporting our 17th Annual Goldzilla!

Our friends at Rum River Vet Clinic in Anoka take great care of our RAGOM patients; we're grateful for their compassionate, gentle care

Thank you Rum River! 🌟

Be sure to join us at this year’s Goldzilla on September 13 https://goldzilla.ragom.org/

Address

5800 Baker Road, Ste 120
Minnetonka, MN
55345

Telephone

+16123890490

Website

http://www.ragom.org/, https://linktr.ee/retrieveagolden

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