With the exception of Kiley I've known Boo fewer years than everyone else in our home. In spite of that, everything I know about her seems exceptional to me. She was a "rescue" that has been loyal for many years. When Courtney first found her she was maybe a year or two old but already pregnant. Courtney told me a very cute story about when she was nursing her little ones and just couldn't give any more. To help keep the pups corralled they were put in a small kiddie pool. Sometimes Boo would nurse them in the pool and when she was done she would leave the pool with some of them still latched on until they reached the edge and they would plop off one at a time. I still laugh at what that must have looked like.
Eventually all her puppies were given a good home, one of which stayed in the family. That was Magoo, who was put to sleep last year. As the kids grew up Boo let them climb all over her just like she did her puppies. They sometimes used her as a stepping stool to climb on the couch or bed. She never seemed to mind.
She looked after our family too. There were very few times that she felt as if the kids were being threatened by someone she may have been meeting for the first time. It was during those times that she let out a fierce bark that was definitely unlike her under normal circumstances. And of course, once we reassured her that everything was okay she let down her guard. She was such an excellent protector.
I will remember her for her gentleness, her loyalty (especially to Courtney), her sweet disposition and kindness to the children even when they were pretty rough with her (Kiley), her playfulness and her strength. She very often kept up with the two younger boys who can be very rough.
We love you Boo and we'll miss you!!!
