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WAAGR - In Memory 2010
Sometimes, goldens come to WAAGR with ailments that can’t be fixed. While we do everything we can to help them, they cross the rainbow bridge. On this page, we would like to remember those dogs that have touched WAAGR with the courageous spirit, love and loyalty that goldens are known for.

Ice - March 12, 2010
Ice won over our hearts in the short time he was with us. Shortly after he came to WAAGR with nose bleeds, he was diagnosed with cancer, a form more commonly found in Bernese Mountain Dogs. At only 2 years old, he wasn't ready to throw in the towel and we were ready to help him fight! He started his first round of chemo and we got him on a great diet to help him out.

Unfortunately, Ice became very ill and his vet found a tumor blocking his stomach and intestine. After discussing many options to help this sweet boy, we decided the best decision to was to help him cross the bridge. He was with his foster mom, who loved Ice very much. Here's what she had to say: I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to foster such a magnificent boy. Another bright star in the sky.

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Magnum - Jan. 28, 2010
From his family: What a wonderful companion Magnum was! We met Magnum at the “Meet & Greet” in Racine in March 2009. Our beloved Golden Charlie had just died after 13 years and we were devastated. We thought it might help our grief to meet other Golden people and maybe just be around a couple of dogs. Upon entering the building, Magnum spotted us and ran to meet us. It was like he had been waiting for us to arrive. It was love at first sight and Magnum never left my wife’s side the entire time we were there. We asked for an immediate home visit so we could foster this incredible boy that had won our hearts. Diana completed our home visit and on Tuesday while my wife was at work, Scott brought Magnum to our home. When Mary came home, Magnum was sitting in front of her chair waiting. I didn’t think Mary would ever stop crying with joy. It seemed that her grieving for Charlie was suddenly better and from that day forward they were inseparable.

What a joy Magnum was! He loved to please and was always smiling. Magnum loved car rides, especially when he knew we were going to the campground for the weekend. He loved to swim in the lake and play with all the other dogs. Everyone knew Magnum and loved him too.

Magnum starting having trouble with stairs in the fall and at Christmas he was having difficulty getting up. We knew he had Arthritis in both hips and our vet increased his meds. Magnum was getting worse every day. The tests at our vet were inconclusive. After a weekend where Magnum could not get up or walk, we rushed him to another vet for a second opinion. Their tests were also inconclusive, so we took him to the emergency hospital in Waukesha. They kept him for 2 days before giving us the terrible news. Magnum had Cancer and it was very aggressive attacking his muscles and Pancreas. On Jan. 28, 2010, we said our goodbyes to our beloved Magnum and he went to the Rainbow Bridge to be with Charlie and wait for us. We miss him so much! We only had Magnum for nine months but he changed our lives for the better and he will never be forgotten.

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