Bumper Alessandro February 18, 2002 – June 22, 2015

June 22nd, 2015 - 5:05 pm KY Time

Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Bumper Lovers – As many of the resident know, I was in love with Bumper.  Today his Mommy Judy and his Daddy Rick made the decision to help him over the rainbow bridge.

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Bumper was 13 1/2 years old and lived a fantastically blessed life with his family.  Bumper is survived by his Mom Judy, his Dad Rick, and his sister Abby who is also 13 1/2 years old.

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Judy and Abby Alessandro

Bumper’s was a gentle saint with a huge soul that will be missed tremendously by his family, his friends of bassethoundtown, and by his massive following on facebook.

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Bumper with the Mayor Daisy Lynn at the bassethoundtown walking club event…

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Bumper was one of the greats that will leave a lasting legacy for his bounty of unconditional love.

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Bumper’s health declined over the past several weeks and today he told his family it was time.

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Please keep Judy, Rick and Abby in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the passing of their precious Bumper…

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Judy and her baby boy Bumper…

Move loving and remembering Bumper later…Cat, Daisy Lynn (Chaps and Emma ATB showing Bumper around…)

Comments

  1. Cindy, Oz, Harriet and (Rugs and Jethro ATB)
    June 22nd, 2015 | 8:43 pm

    I am so saddened to hear about Bumper. He was such a handsome hound and a big part of Basset Hound Town. We are losing too many hounds in this town. We here at the Doyle household will have our paws crossed as the hearts of Bumper’s family start to heal. Bumper was a very lucky hound. He had a fabulous life.

  2. Judy, Abby & Bumper ATB
    June 23rd, 2015 | 8:28 am

    Thank you so much Cat for the beautiful story of Bumper’s wonderful life with us. He truly was a great hound and everyone who met him loved him. My heart is broken, Abby is very confused even though she did kiss him good bye. My wonderful son sent me flowers. The grandkids will miss our big guy sitting in the middle of their games. I do not have my Bumper vacuum to clean up every morsel of food that is on the floor. There is no more “happy food dance”. When Rick comes home from work. He is not there to greet me at the door when I come home. I am devestated.
    About an hour after we lost Bumper we had an ultrasound on Abby because of a urinary issue. Unfortunately she has a tumor in her bladder and it is not operable. He said we have limited time with her. We are totally beside ourself right now. Our family is truly broken

  3. Cindy, Oz, Harriet and (Rugs and Jethro ATB)
    June 23rd, 2015 | 9:49 am

    Words can’t express my sorrow for you at this time Judy, now with the news on Abby. Hold her tight and love her while you can. Feel comfort in the fact that they had wonderful lives with you and your family. It’s so very hard to lose a hound after so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. The Grandma
    June 23rd, 2015 | 10:21 am

    Judy I am so sorry to hear this, Bumper was a great big beautiful guy he had a wonderful life we will miss him and so will Daisy.

  5. Monnie Tingle
    June 23rd, 2015 | 1:18 pm

    So sorry for your loss of such a great fellow and now the news about Abby. Please know that
    Heidi and I are thinking about you at this
    terrible time. I know your loss is great.

  6. Denise, Tater Tot and Cookie
    June 23rd, 2015 | 2:01 pm

    Oh Judy, my heart breaks for you and your family. Your dogs are not just dogs, they are your family and it’s terrible to have to make those decisions. When words can’t ease your pain, hopefully all your sweet memories can.

  7. Sandy (Ollie's Mom)
    June 23rd, 2015 | 2:32 pm

    Judy- I never had the chance to meet Bumper except thru the blog here but I do know he was very special. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. My heart goes out to you and what you are going thru. You will always carry his paw prints in your heart. Sandy

  8. Andrea
    June 24th, 2015 | 9:05 am

    God is so good to give us these sweet hounds. So sad about Bumper. What a sweet boy.

    Thank you for your blog, I enjoy it so very much.

  9. Maureen Halleran
    June 24th, 2015 | 9:50 am

    Bumper had a wonderful life, full of love and care from you and your family.

    So sorry for your loss.

  10. Kym and Tim Trenkamp
    June 24th, 2015 | 1:43 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bumper.
    We were blessed to have met this gentle giant during a walk lady year.
    May your happy memories fill your heart during this time of sorrow.

  11. Audra & Colby Chaps
    June 24th, 2015 | 10:14 pm

    Judy… I’m so very sorry for your loss. Bumper was such a handsome hound and I know he lived a blessed life with you. I loved seeing all of his pictures on Facebook. Those of us that have lost one of our own, truly know what you are feeling and I know you’re beyond grief. My heart breaks for you… And I know the news of Abby has your devastated. Stay strong for her, & know you’re in my thoughts and prayers constantly. You can do this, do it for Abby. Love and hugs.

  12. Cat
    June 25th, 2015 | 9:11 pm

    Thank you Andrea – it is so nice to hear that…

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