Boo Radley, the golden retriever with soft, red fur and a gentle way with people, died Thursday at the PAWS for People office, surrounded by the people who loved him. He was the original PAWS for People and PAWS for Reading dog.
The 11-year-old dog, owned by Lynne Robinson, executive director of PAWS for People in Hockessin, was diagnosed last fall with coetaneous lymphoma.
Boo retired April 26 after six years of service and 3,000 visits to nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and to libraries, where children polished their reading skills by reading to him, often as they petted his soft fur.
"Boo was a gentle, faithful and loving companion with an unmatched intuition that made him a remarkable therapy dog," The PAWS staff said. "He will be missed by everyone he has touched."
Boo and Lynne started pet therapy visits in 2003, two years before Lynne founded PAWS.
If you would like to pay tribute to Boo, PAWS for People has set up a fund to memorialize him and to continue the therapy work he was famous for. Send checks to: PAWS for People, Box 1353, Hockessin, DE 19707.
If you would like to send a personal condolence to Lynn, send it to PAWS for People, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921.
5 comments:
May Boo rest in peace. I am a newcomer to Paws for People and have just begun the process to certify my dog. It is my wish that my dog can be as good as Boo.
Boo, say hello to Toby, my Lab/Dalmatian boy that just went to Rainbow Bridge March 29. He was a lovely guy too.
Thank You for your service...there's so much need and so few GREAT service animals.
such a sweet and kind face, my golden "ty" went to rainbow bridge on march 28, 2008, he was my best friend. you cant bet a golden reteriver for a pet, they can always pick-up your spirt! Boo your in good company!
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." -- Will Rogers
Rest well Boo, your work here - the comfort, joy, companionship and example you set here on earth certainly earned you a spot in Heaven.......
Meet you at the Rainbow Bridge - no pain, no suffering - run free, run well.
GiggyBites is saddened to hear of Boo's passing. He was such a sweet boy! He and Lynn were an amazing team. We will miss him.
Ya "He was the original PAWS for People and PAWS for Reading dog". It's very sad to hear this, but this is what we called life. God bless him in heaven.
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