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We said goodbye to our sweet Boomie on Monday. He had started having grand mal seizures a couple of weeks ago. After putting him on medication, he seemed better, and although he continued to have lots of little “spells” where he would wobble or even fall down, he would get back up literally in a second, like someone turned a switch off and right back on. And he was acting like himself: happy, responsive, still moving around on his own with an assist from his harness. Last Friday, the big seizures came back with a vengeance. Saturday we started him on another medication, which left him unable to walk or even sit up until it was almost time for the next dose, and he was still having many small seizures. By Sunday, we realized he wasn’t going to get better, and it was time. I waited till Monday so I could have my regular vet do it, and not some total stranger.
In spite of my grief, I feel relief that Boomie is no longer suffering, and he really only had a few bad days at the end. He had a good life, beating the odds for cancer survival and even growing old, as a beloved pet should. And for that, I feel grateful. I could not have asked for anything more.
Cindy and Boomie
Boomie's leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma on May 15, 2008. He enjoyed over two and a half years of life after that, one day at a time. He died on Feb. 21, 2011.
Cindy.. we are so sorry for your loss of Boomie. there are really no words to ease the pain , but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
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Cindy,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your beutiful Boomie. Sending our love.
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
I am so sorry, Cindy. I was a Boomie fan from the first post. I hope the beautiful memories will soon bring a smile to replace the pain you feel today.
RIP sweet Boomie. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
we are so sorry for your loss but happy that you can take comfort in how long he beat the osteosarcoma and how much he enjoyed his life with you.
cindy, we're sorry to hear of boomie's passing. such a brave and life-loving spirit, he is now free of pain. we know the sadness you are feeling, but know too, the wonderful time you've shared with him will help you heal. love never ends.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Very sorry to hear about Boomie's passing. What a great thing that he lived such a full life beating cancer, and didn't really suffer at the end.
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a champ Boomie was, surviving cancer for so long. His story gives others so much hope. I hope the happy memories of your life together bring you comfort.
Cynthia
Cindy, my sincere condolences for your loss of Boomie. Despite your deep sorrow at his parting, I admire your acknowledgement of gratitude and relielf that he is no longer suffering. There must be much comfort in that.
Rest in peace, Boomie.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Seeing that Boomie did make it to almost 3 years after the amputation is amazing! May the saddness you fee now be soon replaced with many, many fond memories of Boomie. Sending you lots of golden hugs.
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
I'm so sorry to hear of Boomie's passing. It sounds like your boy lived a full life, and beat cancer's butt to boot. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
Diane & John
Boomie certainly had great pawrents looking out and a long quality life after cancer which inspires us all. Bless you...
Bless you for all that you did to give Boomie such a wonderful life. Please accept our deepest condolences. Peace.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Cindy -
I am so sorry about you losing Boomie on Monday....I too was a Boomie fan with his happy eyes and sweet smile -
what you wrote was so perfectly said....
In spite of my grief, I feel relief that Boomie is no longer suffering, and he really only had a few bad days at the end. He had a good life, beating the odds for cancer survival and even growing old, as a beloved pet should. And for that, I feel grateful. I could not have asked for anything more.
Sending you hugs -
KaCee & Riley
I am just so sorry to hear of Boomie. Doggie heaven is once again blessed with a beautiful fur baby even though it hurts so badly here on earth.
Oh, but the memories! The wonderful memories will get you through these dark days. They are those precious things that we can actually hold onto in our heart.
I'm just so sad for you and your family.
My deepest condolences,
Angel Comet's mom
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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