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Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Herck and Yankee for the Boomer vibes. He's improving, but not quite 100%. He's starting to eat a few nibbles of doggie food (hand fed of course). He likes the yogurt too. He had a pretty miserable day Suday. You could tell he just felt like total crap. His ears were down most of the day.

But he's perking up quite a bit, running around the yard looking for things to bark at and stuff. Ears up and eyes bright and shiney. The only time the ears go down is when I bring out the dog food, almost like he's afraid he'll get in trouble. He's such a very sensitive boy. So he may just be getting upset cause he knows I am.

I don't want to put him through the extreme stress of taking him in to the vet. So, since he's on the upswing, I'm going to give him another day to see how he's doing. But I'm sure he could still use all the vibes anyone has to offer. Since he is so sensitive, he could probably use HAPPY and HUNGRY thoughts.

Yankee, how's poor Finnegan? I know how you all feel about how it hurts us physically to see our babies suffering. My own stomach has been in knots since Thursday, almost to the point of no appetite myself (a pretty bad thing, since Boomer is so sensitive himself). So I've had to work hard on being happy and chipper around him.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Boomer lapped up a little bit of sauce off his canned food yesterday, then gobbled up the rest of it last night!

Went to bed, and he bounded up the stairs ahead of me (he had been sort of lethargically following me up the stairs the last few days). Then the sweetie pie waited to jump on the bed till I pulled the covers up (never even made the bed yesterday, oops) so he wouldn't get his soggy doggy self on the sheets (he'd just been out in the rain). I thought that was very considerate of him!

Today, he gobbled up his full can of doggie food. He was a bit tentative at first, but got into it pretty good. As expected though, he didn't go for his dry food. But considering he's always been very persnickity about his dry food, that was okay. I don't want to overwhelm his tummy anyway, since I'm sure its still pretty sensitive. He's also always been one to sometimes eat a treat too fast, and barf it right back up.

Looks like my sweetie is getting much better!



Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What a great picture of Boomer! He's got a great face! I'm really glad he's feeling better.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whoami, I'm really really happy to hear that Boomer is feeling a bit better and acting more of himself. I've been thinking about you both...

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Now, that's a hunka, hunka burning love if I've ever seen it.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You guys me grinning like an idiot. Yup, he is one handsome cutie if I do say so myself.

Equal time now for his equally handsome brother Bomba.....





Its pretty darn easy to beam with pride over these beautiful Boys!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT A FOSTER DOG MONTH.....pls see me if you want one!!!!!!!!


Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bomba is handsome as all get out, but Boomer's character just shines from his face.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Doggone it OG. There you go making me grin like an idiot again! . I can't help it. I just love both those boys so much. And seeing Boomer looking so sad and miserable was just killing me. Now yes, the above picture is one from over the summer, but he's getting that great look back in his face again.

I just went shopping for more dog food. I'll tell ya that was one of the most gratifying shopping trips I ever took. Knowing I was out of dog food, and had a good reason to go get more (yes, I know Bomba still needs to eat, and he'd still be a reason to go get more dog food. But, I think you know the gist of it). When I went to tell Mom goodbye before I left, Boomer was back to his old self doing a "kissing race." Seeing if he could slurp me (and Mom) before I could give Mom her kiss goodbye. He won handily. And when I drove up to the house coming home, seeing his precious silhouette in the window looking out for me....and the way he snuffled the bags as I brought them in. I cherished every moment, cause there was a day or two there I wondered if I'd ever see those characteristics again. Monday might as well have been my birthday, cause I got some of the best gifts in the world. Not only did he actually nibble on his regular dog food for the first time in 5 days, he gave me two "chair snuggles" throughout the day.

Oh, and Bomba has quite a lot of character too. Its just hard to catch it on film cause he's usually pretty camera shy. The above pic was taken while holding a treat in my hand while I snapped the picture. Actually, that's the same way I got Boomer's pic. I guess he just says "please" a little more cute than his brother does.

Pamy, I'm probably lucky I don't live near you. I'd be too tempted to snatch up some of your babies!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Boomer!

And Bomba too. Two of the smartest doggies on the face of the planet.

Hey Whoami, think you could tell the yellow bear story again? I know you have told it before, but we have a lot of new folks since the last telling. It is SO cute.

Sweet_tooth
Member

01-25-2004

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whoami, you doggies' pictures make me smile. They are very cute. You can tell they are full of character. They look like they are smiling for the camera.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have bad news.

My dear sweet Boomer, who yesterday was gobbling down meals, bouncing around and being his sweet old self....went to bed with me last night and snuggled for a few hours, then left to go snuggle in bed with Mom.....he never woke up.

I'm stunned. He was doing so well yesterday, happy and chipper.

Always the diplomat, he made sure his Grandma and I both got his special snuggles one last time.

Last night, during one of his sweet moments, I grabbed his ruff, looked him in the eye and told him, "I LOOOOVEEE YOU!!!" I just had no words to express how much I loved him. He exploded in one of his big energy bursts, jumped up on me and knocked me backwards in the chair, slathered me with huge sloppy kisses, with so much energy and enthusiasm he was groaning in the middle of his kisses. Mom said he was saying, "I love you too."

It was such a wonderful moment, cause I knew I didn't have to express my love in words, cause he really "got it."

That's how I have to remember him. He went quickly and quietly in his sleep, having had a happy day. Snuggling with those he loved, and who loved him so much.

Rest in Peace my sweet Rang Man.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, Whoami, I can barely believe this.

I don't know what to say right now, except that all of my most caring and hopeful thoughts are with you, and my arms are virtually around you, and also Bomba and your mom.

My love to you all, sweetie.

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Who, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Boomer. He will be greatly missed.(((((Who and Who's Mom))))))

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dear Whoami: Oh, I'm so sorry. I've only just read this thread and your sad news was such an unexpected shock. I'm trying to blink back my tears and can't quite register going from worry to relief to grief so quickly.

I remember reading about Boomer before and it was obvious how much you loved him and he, in turn, loved you. I was always especially fond of your stories about him because when I was a kid I liked a tv show that featured a dog with the same name. Your own dear Boomer will be in my heart as well.

Again, my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your sweet and handsome guy, and my thoughts to your mom and Bomba too.

Boomer

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am very, very sorry!

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whomum, I posted in your folder and email on the way.

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who--I am so very sorry for your loss.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(((Who & Whomom))) I'm so so sorry for your loss.

Firebird05
Member

08-24-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
((((Whoami)))) I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone here knows how much you love your babies. I'm glad it was peaceful for him and was able to give you some good last snuggles.

I had a little black dog named Boomer for 13 years. Unfortunately I was on vacation when he past.

My heart goes out to you, whomom and Bomba

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, what sad news. How old was he? He was so lucky to have a mom like you and a he had a wonderful home. Sounds like he had a very peaceful death. How is Bomba doing?

Sweet_tooth
Member

01-25-2004

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my Oreo in July and I still miss her. I am sure Boomer knew how much you loved him.

Babyruth
Member

07-19-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, how awfully sad! ((((Whoami and family)))) My deepest sympathies to you, your Mom, and Bomba. I've always enjoyed the wonderful stories about Boomer and Bomba which you have shared with us here.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, my heart breaks for you!!!
My deepest sympathies to you, Whomom and Bomba.

Rainbow Bridge got a little brighter today.

Weinermr
Member

08-18-2001

Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, I'm so very sad for you and Whosmom. What a heartbreaking loss for the both of you. My sincerest condolences to both of you for your loss.