Boo, the precious internet-famous Pomeranian, is dead at age 12
It's a sad, sad day for fans of the "world's cutest dog."
On Friday, the owners of Boo the Pomeranian announced on social media that Boo died in his sleep at the age of 12. The precious and beloved pup has hundreds of thousands of followers on Facebook and Instagram, and several books written about him.
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Though Boo's humans are "heartbroken," they explained they're hopeful that Boo will soon be reunited with his best friend Buddy, who died in Sept. 2017.
"I brought Boo home in the spring of 2006 and so started the greatest, most heartwarming friendship of all time. Shortly after Buddy died, Boo showed signs of heart issues. We think his heart literally broke when Buddy left us. He hung on and gave us over a year. But it looks like it was his time, and I’m sure it was a most joyous moment for them when they saw each other in heaven."
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"We find comfort knowing that he is no longer in any pain or discomfort. We know that Buddy was the first to greet him on the other side of that rainbow bridge, and this is likely the most excited either of them have been in a long time," Boo's owners explained.
After the news broke, Boo's many fans mourned his death online and offered love and gratitude to his family for sharing his journey.
#ripBOO my heart literally broke hearing you crossed the #rainbowbridge your pictures always brighten my day especially with buddy. Now your reunited to run free together. Love to your humans 🙏💔 BOO ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9LCOn11E8h
— cheryl. (@loveandlightxox) January 19, 2019
Sad. #Boo’s owner thinks he died from a broken heart after his little friend Buddy died. pic.twitter.com/IVkTZWcDbs
— Mike Holden (@WPXIMikeHolden) January 19, 2019
I am heartbroken to hear the beautiful Boo has passed away 😭💔 He could brighten the saddest hearts and widen the deepest smiles. All my love 💛#RIPBoo pic.twitter.com/m27StuCaEA
— Hannah 🦄 (@edalislecullenx) January 19, 2019
ARE YOU KIDDING ME THIS IS THE WORST START TO 2019 EVERRR #ripboo pic.twitter.com/9MxglYKCP1
— Mila (@CamiSkow) January 19, 2019
#RipBoo the amazing Pomeranian who passed away at the human age of 12.
My dog Chip loved the amazing Boo — the stuffed version.#AnimalLover pic.twitter.com/uyDTpSJuwY— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) January 19, 2019
Rest In Peace to legendary Boo and his best friend! This actually hurts my heart so much 🧸💔😢😭#RIPBoo pic.twitter.com/Io6Hld2YtR
— Michael💥🐶 (@AtomicDog091013) January 19, 2019
Damn you #2019
How could you take #Boo from us!?!#ripBOO pic.twitter.com/7JNaxSrVlI— D. (@rockstar_baby) January 19, 2019
Have just found out the terrible news.
The next time I pack my lunch, there will be a tear in my eye.#RIPBoo pic.twitter.com/Lt2ueGAI5r— Robert Davis (@Team_Rob) January 19, 2019
"Since starting Boo’s FB page, I've received so many notes over the years from people sharing stories of how Boo brightened their days and helped bring a little light to their lives during difficult times. And that was really the purpose of all this," Boo's owner went on.
"Boo brought joy to people all over the world. Boo is the happiest dog I’ve ever met. He was so easy going that we never had to bother with training. He made the manliest of men squeal with delight over his cuteness and made everyone laugh with his quirky, tail wagging personality."
Boo's humans then proceeded to thank all of the loving fans, doctors, therapists, and animals hospital staff members that both Boo and Buddy encountered over the past 10 years.
Rest in peace, Boo. You will be missed.
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