Goober is Mr August! - World Tapir Day 2013 Calendar!

Precious Goobie

Mr August!

Yippee!   My beloved Goober is now 

Mr August in World Tapir Day's 

hot off the presses 2013 Wall Calendar!

http://www.cafepress.com/tapirday.738146676

Please use this link when ordering.  All proceeds go to helping Tapirs in the wild and using the direct link will ensure that the World Tapir Day organization gets the fullest commission on items sold.

Thank you to Anthony at World Tapir Day for wanting to include Goober!   for choosing to use one of my treasured photos of Goob, for taking my suggestion to make him Mr August since that was his Birth Month :)  and for loving Goober from afar even though he never got to meet him.  

Please visit their site http://www.tapirday.org/ 

Thank you to all the Tapir Friends and Fans who also donated photos.   Cheers!

Flowers for our Goob :)

Last weekend, Lee went by Goobies place and saw there were (dried) flowers there.  She wanted to put fresh ones out, so she planned on doing that today.  I hadn't been to Goob's place since he passed and didn't think I could do it, but I decided I had to be strong for Goob and be there even though I'd cry.  I'm glad I did.  The flowers Lee got for us to leave for him were beautiful!  Thank you Lee.  Sunflowers make you smile, just like Goob did :)  She crocheted a sweet little blue ribbon  (for our boy) for them.   Thank you to Staffer Deb Howe for her assistance so we could pay tribute to Our Precious Special Friend.

Lee and Goober having a chat :)

Lee loved goober too :)  

Here are her Words:

This was a very horrendous loss. I know Goober was your zoo boyfriend but glad you shared him with me. I know how this loss has hit you. Goober was the sweetest animal at the zoo and he always loved our visits with him. I am forever thankful that we actually got to go back and meet him in person twice!!! He loved the visit as much as we did. Goober survived his illness and smiled through. He was so strong to have fought the fight for two years. It's his gentle and loving personality that kept him going, and his weekly visits. Little did we know that morning when he wasnt outside that he had already passed. This was so devastating and heartbreaking. I will always treasure and never forget the Goobster. The world is a better place because it had Goober in it and the world will not be the same without this very precious guy. I love you Goober and I will never forget you. RIP precious friend. 

RIP Goober - Bairds Tapir Passes

Forever Loved

Forever Missed

This was the last time I saw Goobie and he greeted us :)

Three weeks ago today, unknowingly I stood at Goober's home and as sometimes it is, I didn't see him.  I assumed he was in his bedroom under his heater keeping cozy.  As usual,  I yelled out, "Love you Goob, will see you during the week!"  When I got home I received word of the devestating news my precious Goobie had passed away that morning.  I was devastated by this news.  I continue to be heartbroken at the loss of my special friend.  As tears stream down my face and I again begin to sob, I am finally able to honor him with a post. 

RIP precious Goober.

I love you my dear sweet friend.

You were a gem, with a wonderful soul.

I'll miss you and your nose wiggle greetings :)

Goobie Kisses forever!

XO

Happy Birthday Goober! - Bairds Tapir Bday!

Goober turns 18 today!

~ August 12 ~

Happy Birthday Goobie!

My Wonderful Friend and Fellow Leo!

You are My Sweet Happy Boy!

I Love You!

Goob gets three Birthday photos since I couldn't decide which was the cutest because they all are!!!  All of which will also adorn my festive wear for Goob's special day!  I will be there to sing you Happy Birthday! my sweet (zoo) boyfriend :)   I hope you get special treats and pats!  You are very special to me!  XO!