B is for Boomer the Beagle

First, thanks to Charlene from Bisons to Buckeyes for sharing this video link on her blog recently. It brought tears to my eyes since we have have a Beagle that is very much a part of our family!

Warning this heartwarming/heartbreaking video may bring on some tears. If you want to donate here's the link.

Since we're not really sure how old Boomer is, I'll just let you know that about nine or ten years ago, my parents were looking for another family dog and they decided on getting a Beagle. We've never rescued an animal from a shelter...I know, we should have but it's just not something we ever did. Most of our dogs have been AKC registered and I think even though Boomer isn't ,that's still ingrained in my parents when they go looking for a dog.

So, our Beagle is getting older and I know someday we're going to have to say goodbye. This is me, trying to prepare for such a tragedy. I have looked into rescuing a Beagle, except he's stubborn, spoiled, selfish and I know when I do decide to get a dog at some point in the future for myself, I'll want a Beagle. Other than a four part mixed mut we had when I was a child, he's been THE best dog.

I'm going to pic spam you with about a million Instagram shots of our family dog that is almost mine. He sleeps in my room, he waits for me to get home and he won't go to bed until I do. He's precious, annoying, silly and needy but we love him anyway.

Isn't he just the cutest thing? I think I feed his ego a little too much. Always telling him how cute he is and having him pose for pics!

Do you have a family dog? What's your favorite breed?


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