The Golden Valley News headlines: BOOMER DOES PETCO!

Wow, did I ever have fun at PetCo on Saturday! When I arrived at 11:00 sharp there was already a couple waiting to meet me! When it rains it pours because there was another family there that loved me, too. I spent the day making lots of new friends. Gee, I’m blushing now just thinking of how popular I’ve become in the last couple weeks! Do you think it’s because I look better at 80 lbs. than my former 108? I’ve got to admit that I sure miss eating ice cream but I had to get “heart healthy” and Mom said I can only eat DOG food and dog treats. She also made me exercise to work off the extra pounds. I’ve heard that PEOPLE food is NOT HEALTHY for dogs. I guess people just can’t resist that soulful look I give them when I beg for food. The good news is that I no longer beg and Mom is really proud of me! In fact, she wants you to know that today is the very first day I did NOT bark for my breakfast. That’s right! I sat calmly and politely and WAITED while Mom scooped out my dog food. She was so proud of me she almost cried! Whoever said that old dogs can’t learn new tricks has not met me!

I had my yearly checkup and shots yesterday and I’m up-to-date and ready to go to my forever home. The doctor said Mom has to feed me more because I only weigh 80 lbs. and the doctor doesn’t want me to lose anymore weight! Can you believe that! I get to eat MORE! What a happy day!

One more thing- did I mention that my forever home SHOULD NOT have any small furry things like cats or small bossy dogs? I mean they could, but Mom said I would constantly chase them and she doesn’t want me getting my daily exercise in that manner. And of course, I can’t guarantee that I wouldn’t “catch” a small animal and only I know what I would do if I caught one! Hee, hee! :)

Well, gotta run! Time to go hop in the pool! Keep checking on my life here in Golden Valley. If you love snuggling, playing ball, going for walks and DO NOT have cats or small bossy dogs please email placementragom [dot] org and ask to meet me.

Love and kisses,

Boomer

Greetings from Boomer!

Gee, I really like my foster mom and dad a lot but I know this is only temporary. Sometime I really want to go to a forever home where I can cuddle with my real mom and dad. All these nice people come to PETCO and say how much they like me but I never hear from them again. It makes me feel lonely. If you want to meet me please email placementragom [dot] org.

Greetings from Boomer’s Foster Mom!

“These feet are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do…” Thanks Nancy (Sinatra) for the song! Boomer heard your song, changed the lyrics slightly, and sings this when we go for a walk! I think Boomer’s in his second childhood because all he wants to do is walk, play, fetch and run. He will not be content to just lie around on a rug in his “forever” home and get fat. He wants to exercise daily. He doesn’t need anything fancy like a treadmill or elliptical trainer. He will be more than happy with a daily game of fetch the ball and a walk. We think this new energy level is the result of losing 24 lbs. and working with a personal trainer (a hot Labrador chick named Katie). He not only looks better but he feels better!

Boomer thoroughly enjoys this beautiful spring weather, long days and a chance to play outside. We walk with friends at a local park. Heads turn when the Boomer Man takes a stroll in the park! The women love him! No one can resist this handsome white faced senior! He looks cute when he walks because he wiggles his rear end and struts his stuff! Boomer is a confident, outgoing dog and loves to meet new people. His friendly disposition instantly attracts people. He will cock his head to the side and get a big smile on his face. Boomer has never shown any aggression toward strangers, other dogs, or children when we are out. He happily accepts petting and attention. Boomer heels very nicely as if he’s been doing this all his life! He can even walk with a coupler leash that looks like a “Y”. I hook one dog to each end of the “Y” and then a leash to the coupler.

Boomer got a new wardrobe today. You’re probably saying “wardrobe??” and wondering why Boomer wears clothes. A man has to look good for his chicks you know! Actually, Boomer’s former mom told me he loves wearing long sleeved t-shirts. She put them on him to protect the calluses on his elbows. I discussed this with Boomer and decided to get him some new shirts. I found him some nice boy’s shirts at a thrift shop. He got a “Batman” shirt, one from the “GAP”, some striped shirts and a green one. Now he won’t have to be humiliated by wearing one of my pink t-shirts!

I’m still trying to figure out where Boomer came up with this game of “roll the ball on the window well grate, then push it back again. Roll, push, roll, push.” Now he plays this game with his Kong ball! He entertains himself better than most children I know! He tried pushing the Kong under the deck and I had to put a fence around my hostas there. Boomer will LOVE playing hide and seek in his forever home. But I suggest you hide the ball under a sofa cushion and NOT outside because he could dig a 3 foot trench in 5 minutes flat!

My husband has done some serious snuggling with Boomer lately and found out he is more cuddly than our own dogs! Boomer puts his head on Frank’s arm and snuggles his white face into my husband’s cheek. Then Boomer closes his big brown eyes and looks so peaceful and content. If you are looking for a senior Golden who is cuddly and sweet but also playful and outgoing please email placementragom [dot] org and ask to meet Boomer!

Happy Spring and Greetings from Boomer’s foster mom!

Just wanted everyone to know how our “teddy bear” is doing this week! Boomer is so happy it’s spring time! He loves being outside where he can roll in the grass, sniff around for bunnies and squirrels, and look at earthworms wiggling in the dirt. In fact, he is a typical “boy” and doesn’t care at all if he gets dirty! Sometimes, one of the first things he will do when he goes out in the morning on a sunny day is to find the barest spot in the yard and start rolling around in the dirt. First his sides, then his back, then his face! He looked so funny the other day with patches of dirt all over his big white face that I took a quick picture of this silly boy! Luckily he loves to be groomed and having his face, ears, legs, feet, and tummy washed that I don’t mind at all if he wants to act like a “kid” again and get dirty. He is the first dog I’ve ever met that actually enjoys having his ears washed! What a good boy!

Like most Goldens, tennis balls are one of Boomer’s favorite toys. He plays the silliest game I have ever seen when he has a ball. He will lie down on the grass near a basement window well grate. Then he puts the ball on the grate and rolls it back and forth, back and forth with his nose! I have no idea where or how he came up with this game but he loves it!

Boomer also loves Kong balls and he can catch them every time I throw one to him. I’m sure if he was the only dog in the house he would LOVE to have a peanut butter filled Kong to feast on! Unfortunately, he has to share our home with 2 other dogs, so this just won’t happen until he has a forever home of his own and possibly only one other dog to share with.

We have a fire pit in our backyard and Boomer has discovered that fire pit ashes are fun to play in. He leans over the edge of the pit and sticks his face in the ashes. Then he will lift up his ghostly ashen head and roar like a lion while he shakes his head back and forth. “Oh Boomer, you’re so-o-o scary!” What a goofy guy!

Boomer went to the vet today to get a couple things checked. The vet was amazed at how calm he was while she poked and prodded, aspirated a lump, looked in his ears, mouth, tummy, feet, and eyes. He didn’t flinch once! Boomer has absolutely no doctor anxiety at all and was really well behaved! In fact, he was so relaxed that he wouldn’t even budge when she opened the door so we had to slide him across the floor! When we left the office though he perked up and started galloping toward the car! Boomer loves car rides!

If you want to meet a lovable, low maintenance senior dog who enjoys a slower pace of life and would love to be your best friend, contact placementragom [dot] org and ask to meet Boomer 06-025!

Good afternoon friends! Hi, it’s Boomer again! This first week at my new foster home with fur friends Robbie and Katie went pretty well and I am a happy fellow again! It was so nice of them to give me that “Get Out of Jail FREE” card last weekend and get me out of boarding. Must have been an early Easter present! As you can see in my pictures I am living the good life again- chewing sticks, playing a little “Tug of War” and relaxing with my foster siblings.

Now that I know the house rules, I am acting polite just like my fur siblings. They are even amazed at how much progress I’ve made in just one week here! In fact, Mom was so impressed with my behavior that she even let me go to a RAGOM meeting with Robbie and Dad. I was so good, I even amazed myself! I got along with the 15+ dogs there and of course I got along with all the humans as well!

Besides meeting all the handsome/beautiful RAGOM dogs this week I also got to meet two dogs smaller than me. (Oh yes, I forgot to tell you that most dogs I meet ARE smaller than me!) I met a 35 lb. Cocker Spaniel named Raleigh. He was an old codger like me! We went for a walk, sniffed and said “Hi!” numerous times. I even got along with his human sister, Juliette. Then I went for a walk with another small dog (about 45 lbs) named Lightning. We got along too! I even got to meet a human boy about 2 years old. He liked me and I liked him too! He thought I was a big, loveable teddy bear!

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you something else pretty cool! You know that little twerp, Katie I told you about? I think she has a crush on me because she asked me to play “Peak-a-Boo” around a tree and “Chase Me” the other day! Then, she took a nap on the floor by me! I think I’m in love! Guess what else? The other day Dad called and called for me and couldn’t find me anywhere in the house. Do you know why? I was asleep on the couch! My legs have gotten so strong from chasing Katie around that I was able to crawl up on the couch and take a nap! Boy that was heavenly!

One more thing: I got weighed again the other day and I’m still at a slim 93 lbs! Eat your heart out all you Weight Watcher folks! I’ll keep you posted on my new life as a “slim man”. The girls are sure liking me better! Just ask Katie!

Until next time- Love ya! Boomer

Dogs on a couchBoomer and stickBoomer and Robbie

Boomer has come to stay with Zoom until he finds his forever home. This 10 1/2 year old boy is a wonderful, kind, gentle, senior dog that adores being with people and enjoys relaxing days. Boomer is a bit hefty, weighing about 97 pounds, but he has been working on getting back into shape and hopes to be playing with Zoom before the tulips have merged. Currently, Boomer enjoys short walks in the morning and evening, and spends the rest of the day viewing the world from the sun room. He is UTD on his vaccinations, is house trained, and has total freedom to move throughout our house. He is to be trusted; he’s a perfect gentlemen.

We know a little about Boomer’s background, but we need a few more details to fill in the gaps before we can provide a detailed history of him. What we know after spending a week with Boomer is that he loves the affection and being outdoors on warm days, but he has trouble getting around freely. He needs to strengthen his back legs. He also loves to be a part of the family. He follows us closely as we go through our daily routine. He enjoys soft toys and chewing on Nylabones. He loves the challenge of a Kong filled with treats and peanut butter. He doesn’t suffer from separation anxiety. He is a sweetheart.

More on this boy as we get to know him. As we see it, he would be best suited in a home with a slower pace.