Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Boo Boo Bear

This afternoon Boo Boo Bear was laying under the computer table, right by The Paw Challenged One's (TPCO) feet, when Boo Boo began coughing and breathing hard.  They looked down and Boo Boo was bleeding from the nose and coughing up blood.    They loaded him in the car and were off in minutes.    Boo Boo laid behind the seat where he cold be petted all the way to the Vet's office.  By the time they arrived, there was a pool of blood beside Boo Boo.   
The vet examined him and told TPCO that it was time for Boo Boo to take his trip to the Rainbow Bridge.   He was not breathing well, and he was losing blood rapidly.   Boo Boo left on his final trip with TPCO holding his head and Mary from GRRR petting him.    Moose was there to give his respect and comfort to help Boo Boo on his journey.

For a few days, Boo Boo had a little discoloration in his mucus.   When his nose ran, they would wipe his nose with a napkin.   It looked like he had a puncture wound inside his nose, a little visible swelling, perhaps a hole from a cat claw when he took the mouse away from Minni Cat on Friday night?   The vet told us it was far more than that.   Boo Boo had a huge tumor in his nose, it had burst, bleeding badly and it had swollen so that it blocked his breathing.   All in just a few minutes.  He had been laying peacefully beside the computer desk at 3:00, then he began coughing, bleeding and  being unable to breath, by 5:00 he had left us. 

It is a total shock.    We were ready to see Boo Boo slowly become more disabled from his bad hips and knees, slowly losing his mobility.    We were not prepared to lose him so suddenly and without warning.   
Boo Boo can now run free of pain.   He can now chase the squirrels at full speed.   He can play fetch and chase blowing leaves.  He can join so many of the wonderful rescue's that are waiting for all of us on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.   We know that he is free of pain now, but we were not ready for it quite yet.   We will remember you as a wonderful companion, one that lived in pain but brought so much love and comfort to everyone else.   Thank you for spending time with us, Boo Boo.    Run free, you have earned it. 

Sunday we learned that Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies had received a donation in Boo Boo's name.   A donor had given a large quantity of glucosamine supplements and a walking assistance harness to fit Boo Boo and help him walk.   Thank you for the donation, it will go to another rescue that needs help.   We have too many older dogs in rescue these days, they will benefit from Boo Boo's donations. 

Everyone should get another pet this evening.   Chin Scratches for everyone and tummy rubs all around.  Everyone should get another treat this evening.   We never know how many pets and treats are left to us.  Enjoy while you can.

Mogley G. Retriever

23 comments:

  1. Woof! Woof! Sad to hear this ... sending Lots of Golden LOVE n Woofs, Sugar

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  2. Oh no! I just left a comment about Boo Boo! Oh Mogley, I'm just in tears at this sudden turn of events. I am heartened that it was "quick", yet very, very sad that this is how it ended.

    I am so, so sorry.

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  3. Thank you for sharing him with us. Bye Boo Boo!

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  4. God Speed Boo Boo, you are now running free with no more physical problems and meeting all our Golden loves that have gone before.
    Mogley, thank you for showing love to Boo Boo in his final days. God Bless.


    Hamish , Rescue Sophie & Foster Tucker.

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  5. I'm so sorry. Run free Boo Boo Bear.

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  6. We are sorry for this sudden khrossing but know Boo Boo took lots of love with him

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  7. You have my sincerest sympathy. Just a month ago we suddenly lost one of our senior dogs, but in our case it was brain cancer. Undiagnosed and a total shock. I truly can appreciate how you feel and my heart goes out to you. Lots of hugs

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  8. Run free sweet Boo Boo Bear - you will be missed.

    Quiet woofs
    Nadine & golden Neeli

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  9. Oh, darling BooBoo Bear. He reminded me of my sweet boy who succumbed to a tumor. Condolences to all in your house. Thank you for your selfless care of Goldens.

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  10. Oh, darling BooBoo Bear. He reminded me so much of my sweet golden boy who also succumbed to a tumor almost three years ago. Condolences to all in your house. Thank you for your selfless care of dogs in need.

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  11. This is a terrible shock! I am so sorry...
    Thank you for sharing Boo Boo w/ us, and for all you do for so many!
    With big tears running down my chubby cheeks,
    ~K

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  12. We are so sorry to hear about Boo Boo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Miley and Maggie

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  13. You have touched my heart with your story.

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  14. So sorry for the loss of boo boo. He was special,,,they all are.

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  15. So very sorry for the loss of Boo. Our hearts hurt but know he is better off now and running pain free and happy and playing with other furineds that have gone before him. doesn't make it any easier. He was lucky to have his last days spent with you loving and caring for him.
    Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas & Mom Barb

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  16. Soft husky wooooos,

    RA, Isis & nuknuk

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  17. OMG - poor Boo Boo! We are glad he had a few precious days where he was happy and loved. We are sending hugs your way.

    Sam

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  18. So sorry about Boo Boo Bear. It would be a shock to lose him so quickly, but we're glad his suffering wasn't prolonged. Purrs and woofs.

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  19. It never gets any easier to lose a sweet golden. Extra love and belly rubs all around!!

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  20. This just broke my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our Maggie Mae and it was devastating. We are now giving extra pets and belly scratches to Miss Sadie Lou, Mag's best bud. She is 12 and dealing with the hip and aging issues. We brought in Miss Stella to help cheer her and, and us. I hope your Lenai will do the same for you. My thoughts are with you all.

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  21. Oh no. I am so very sad to read this, as I'd been gradually falling in love with your Boo Boo. I wish that he'd had longer to enjoy your love but I'm glad that he had the time that he did.

    Run free, sweet Boo Boo. You are missed.

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  22. So sorry for the loss of Boo Boo. It was great that was able to spend his remaining time in such a loving environment.
    Run like the wind sweet Boo, over the Rainbow Bridge.

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  23. We saw you on Barbara's blog and came over to say hello. We are so very sorry to read your sad news about your beautiful Boo Boo.

    Run free forever with the wind in your face Boo Boo.

    Big Nose Pokes
    The Thugletsx

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