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Boomer Voted as the

Official Mascot of Bark in the Park 2009

As the Bark in the Park mascot, Boomer will appear on thousands of printed materials and will lead the walk at Bark in the Park in Forest Park

on May 16, 2009.

About Boomer!

Boomer is a tri-color beagle that has been a part of our family since 2000. Boomer has had many mishaps in life, but the biggest obstacle for him has been going though the pain of losing his sight and then losing his eyes. He developed glaucoma with complications, and to keep him healthy and without pain we had to proceed with the enucleation of both eyes. The cost was high, but he is a member of the family that needed medical attention. We guided him while he was healing, but he soon got around on his own.

Right before he lost his sight completely, we got another puppy, Brandi, who acts as Boomer’s friend and eyes. Brandi lets Boomer know when something is happening that he can't see. People are amazed at how well Boomer gets around! His sense of smell has gotten keener, his hearing is sharper and he uses his sense of touch to know when he is veering off, though he still bumps into things occasionally. He looks like your favorite stuffed animal that has lost its eyes and you just want to hug him!

We are now trying to raise money for this great cause to help homeless and needy animals. So, please consider making a small donation. You can click on the link below. Thank you for your support!

Visit Boomer's Brigade Team Page

Bark in the Park
Saturday, May 16, 2009
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Walk starts at 11 a.m.
Cricket Field in Forest Park

Grab a leash and lace up your sneakers! Bark in the Park
is the can’t miss event of 2009!

Enjoy amazing dogs and fantastic family fun games, interactive activities, face painting, an inflatable play area and more!
Live bluegrass music will keep toes tappin’ and tails waggin’
Feast on country-style BBQ and all the fixins’ at our Country Fair Food Court
Meet and greet our famous Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Barn Buddies like Mama Llama, Mini Moo and Amigo the mini-horse.