Royal Blue Ranch Puppies

11/11/2024

Honoring our brave veterans and their loyal furry companions this Veterans Day! At Royal Blue Ranch we are remembering our Dad and Grandpa Vern Bengtson today. To all service members, we thank you for your service. 🐾❤️

10/28/2024

On National First Responders Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. 🐾💕

10/06/2024

On October 17th it will have been 1 year since 2 of my siblings, 6 cousins and myself took part in the sale of my grandma's farm, house, and all of her belongings. It was a very bittersweet experience. It was quite painful and heartbreaking. Yet the feeling of unity, "we will always have each others back"
and "no matter who owns this land, we will always be family" was an experience I wasn't expecting to come out of that. I will carry it with me forever. Though it was kind of subtle it seems there was also kind of an unspoken acknowledgement that we each had a responsibility to carry on the legacy of this family. I think we each accepted that responsibility with a sense of honor and pride.

A couple of weeks after I got home I wrote this story.

Here's a picture of yesterday ending. It's a picture of closing the book.

09/24/2024

'An Ode to Dad'

“I don’t think I could get through college without my dad”

These were the words that I spoke to a friend of mine at college this morning. We were sitting down for a quick bite to eat before we headed off to our next classes, and our topic was all the assignments we had to do. I had just made it through a week of presentations and multiple big assignments. I had texted and called my dad throughout the process of every one of them, asking for his help or ideas, or simply just needed to hear his voice saying that all would be well and he was sure I was going to do great.

As the conversation with my friend continued, that comment lingered in the back of my mind. Dad really has been my lifeline throughout my entire college career. I have such a clear picture of Dad sitting at our kitchen table helping me through my PSEO math class when I was in highschool. In Bible school I called him at least every other day asking for his advice or opinion on things I was learning. When I made it to Northland he helped me come up with ideas for papers, proofread them, and gave me tips and advice. There is no way I would have been able to complete the facility design project without dad helping me think it through and offering me his wealth of knowledge.

And finally we come to my time here at UMC. I can say without an ounce of doubt that dad has been my biggest supporter and my proudest cheerleader when I finally made it to the college I had been dreaming of going to since I was 3 years old. Many were the days of long phone calls as I told him of my projects and assignments and horses I interact with. He has given me priceless advice on how to overcome my fears, work through problems, and excel in life and in the pursuit of my chosen profession. College algebra came and went with him by my side all the way. Dealing with my stall horse Luther’s fear of the wash rack, wrestling with my fear of not being a good enough rider or horseman, and now working through problems with my training and showing horse Candy, could simply not have been accomplished without dad’s always calming presence speaking reason and wisdom into my most chaotic and toughest days.

There are countless other times when he has come through like the knights of old and saved me from my distress. Dad has been my lifesaver through the unchartered waters of college many times over. For this I am eternally grateful.

Thank you dad.

09/12/2024

May we never forget

On Patriot Day, we honor the lives lost to the attacks on September 11, 2001. May we never forget their courage and sacrifice on this National Day of Service and Remembrance.

09/03/2024

We hope everyone had enjoyed their long weekend as much as we did! Happy Labor Day from our house to yours!

09/02/2024

"There's the 4th  of July, and there's birthday cake. 

08/29/2024

Little Harper is still available! This adorable little cutie would love to come and a part of your family! Let us know if you would like to bring her home today!

08/26/2024

Amber is still looking for her family! This adorable pup loves to run and play, she would be an excellent fit for a family with lots of kids to play with! Contact us now if you are interested in bringing Amber home to your family today!

08/21/2024

This little guy is still looking for his forever home! Casey is a happy, fun-loving pup that would love to come be a part of your family. He is a sweet puppy that would be great with kids! Let us know if you would like to bring this sweetheart home with you!🥰

08/14/2024

These 3 are the only ones still looking for their forever families! Let us know if you would like to bring one (or more!) home!

08/11/2024

Scout and Pepper found their forever homes today! 😍 Thank you SO much Raelene for picking Pepper, and Kim and her grandkids for choosing Scout! We know they are going to have wonderful homes with you🥰🥰

08/10/2024

Come and see the puppies at the Grand Forks, ND Tractor Supply! We are only here for another hour!

08/07/2024

Meg is settling in great in her new home already and has found a new bff in Grizzly! We are looking forward to seeing her keep settling into her forever home!

08/07/2024

It was pick up day for these 2 adorable little puppies! Daisy and Meg found 2 wonderful couples as their forever families. Thank you so much Doug and Angel and Jim and Mary for picking these 2 little cuties!
There are 2 boys and 3 girls eft, contact us to find out how to bring one home!

08/06/2024

Come see the puppies at Tractor Supply in Grand Forks! Dad and I along with Amber, Pepper, Harper, Casey and Scout will be there from 9:30am until about 4:30pm! Come on over to cuddle the furry puppies, find your newest family member, or just stop over to say hi! We're looking forward to seeing you!

08/04/2024

Just wanted to say thanks this morning to all of our loyal followers and top fans! Thanks to our newest top fansCory Anderson, Richard M Goldberg

07/27/2024

These adorable little puppies are still looking for their forever homes! 3 girls and 2 boys have yet to find their new families, and will be ready to go home in a week and a half!