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If every storm cloud has a silver lining, what about a series of storm clouds that dump enough snow to keep you from reaching your destination? In the case of Kelle Bruckman of Los Angeles, California, she found the love of her life in the mist of those clouds.

Kelle and her husband Rick were visiting Best Friends for the first time in December, 2008. This past winter, the snows were deep enough at the sanctuary that several of the roads were hard to travel. And since Rick and Kelle arrived in their motor home, they weren’t able to reach about half of the sanctuary. This limited what they could see and do, but it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to them.

Since they were only able to see the easy-access parts, they pulled into the clinic at Dogtown and asked to volunteer and do a dog sleepover. When the caregivers asked Rick and Kelle which dog they wanted, Kelle replied by asking them a question right back. She wanted to know who didn’t go on sleepovers very often. Kelle had been to the Best Friends website but couldn’t pick any one dog over another. So she wanted to help a dog who wasn’t as popular.

The staffers came up with Boomer, a dog who has been at Best Friends for years and yet never had a sleepover. Why has nobody picked him before? Don’t ask Kelle, because she can’t begin to understand it!

She and Rick agreed to be Boomer’s first sleepover. Kelle fell hard and fast for this dog, calling that sleepover one of the best nights of her life. In the beginning, Boomer was a bit nervous going inside a motor home. After all, he’d come from a hoarding situation where he didn’t get much attention or any indoor time. This was his first real stint at being in a home environment.

But it didn’t take long for things to click. After giving Boomer a quick tour of the motor home, Kelle pulled out the grooming brush. That was all it took. He melted into the brushing and became her new soulmate. He even slept on the bed. You might think a connection like that would end in adoption. In a perfect world, yeah,it would. But Kelle and Rick have a nine-pound pomeranian who threw a gigantic wrench in the gears. That dog, Rick and Kelle are convinced, would never allow Boomer to join the family.

Still, that hasn’t stopped Kelle from trying to help. Finding a home for Boomer has become her obsession. Her friends even tease her on occasion about how focused she is on finding this boy a family. Her response? "OK, then. Give him a home so I’ll stop talking about it!" With that kind of dedication going for him, Boomer is sure to luck out sooner than later!

Kelle has already returned to Best Friends a second time, enjoying sleepovers with Boomer each night. She also has two more trips planned in the coming months. On every one of them she’s going to keep trying to find Boomer a home. He’s such a sweet dog, too. If you have any doubts, just check out their to see his snuggle skills first hand!

Story by David Dickson
Photo by Sarah Ause
Video by Best Friends Video staff

Anybody want to make Kelle the happiest woman in the world? (And Boomer the happiest dog?) Contact Best Friends’ adoption staff to learn more about Boomer.

June 28, 2009 : 2:26 PM ET
posted by: mznojob

I have had 5 sleepovers w boomer.. he is amazing.. kelle was right. Everyone just hopes somebody w break him out for good.. Returning to dog town in a few weeks to get some of that boomer love.. reallly check him out.. u will not be disappointed. Machelle Porto ps:::::::::::::::::::::::dogtown is amazing::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::!

April 9, 2009 : 7:23 PM ET
posted by: Sam's Mom

I just read the story about Boomer and it touched my heart! Keep up the good work in trying to find Boomer a forever home!

Susan (Sam's Mom)

April 8, 2009 : 9:31 PM ET
posted by: pdwlgw

Rick and Kelle -- you have done a superb thing. I applaud both of you for everything you have done and for everything you are doing.

I have worked with many shelters. Every one of them asks a potential adopter: "Do you have other pets at home? Will they get along with the pet you want to adopt?"

I have never seen a shelter criticize an adopter for saying: "I think one of my pets just won't get along with this new one." They don't make fun of you; they don't tell you to retrain your pets. They want you to make the best, smartest, most courageous decision you can, even if it is painful.

There are dogs that get along, dogs that don't get along, and dogs that get along pretty well, but not at home. You know more than anyone else possibly can about Isabella and how she might adapt to having another dog in the house.

You are helping. You did a great thing when you took Isabella; you did another when you took Ally, and you are doing another now, when you help Boomer in any way you can.

Congratulations to you both.

April 8, 2009 : 5:36 PM ET
posted by: cmess2

I also live in L.A. and will be making my first trip to volunteer at Best Friends in August...hopefully, Boomer will be long gone and in his "forever" home by then but, if he is still at BF, I will certainly look into taking him on a sleepover. Great job getting Boomer the attention he deserves!

April 8, 2009 : 10:46 AM ET
posted by: donnatoepfer

Hi Rick, there is a wonderful website called "www.dogproblems.com", it is a free website and they have amazing tips and tricks to help your Pom. I have four dogs at home, and one has "bipolar" - well I don't know if he does - but with alot of love and TREATS - we are removing all his negative traits one by one. Good luck with Pom!

April 7, 2009 : 11:33 PM ET posted by: Ally56 This is Rick, Kelle's husband. Just so some of your know, we received our Pom from a sister in-law when she (Isabella) was bitting their baby. We know if she went somewhere else she might be abused. We also have a 98lb Rot/Bernes Mountain dog (Ally) that we rescued and the Pom is scared to death of her and everything else. This fear comes out in aggression and luckely Ally is gently enough that she does not harm Bella. We have asked for advice in helping the Pom and would welcolm any input. ...

April 8, 2009 : 10:11 AM ET
posted by: BARTYJO

Good Morning All, this is Kelle's mother in L.A. Proud seems like such a tiny little word to describe how our family feels about Kelle and Rick and the commitment they have made to my 2 grand-dogs, both with very special needs. The really amazing thing is they don't stop there, as you can see the dedication to Boomer and Best Friends won't stop when God blesses Boomer with a loving home. Kelle nor Rick will let up until ALL at best friends do not have to wait for sleepovers for they will all have loving homes. We love you!!! Jo Price

April 8, 2009 : 9:52 AM ET
posted by: jmoyer4515

Hi Rick and Kelle, I applaud you for your kindness with Boomer. He is a special boy and I know the perfect home will come along. If we can help, just let us know. We raised money to bring Mr. Bones home in October after he spent many years waiting so there is someone out there for him. We all loved Mr. Bones but his issues prevented us from bringing him into our homes. I also have a shelter dog that was not cared for and has no social skills, barking, jumping, misbehaving but we love her and if we didn't take her, I can only imagine what would have happened. We are heading to BF's at the end of the month and will check on Boomer and taking him on an overnight if he is not adopted yet. Thanks for caring about him and with your help, he will find a forever home. Sincerely, Joyce Moyer Jersey Girl

April 8, 2009 : 9:35 AM ET
posted by: KtOSh

I commend Kelle and Rick for making the right decision for their family. I have to imagine that it is super hard for Kelle to leave Boomer at BF when she leaves. But she is making the best decision for their current family. If they were to take the advise of people who don’t know the situation first hand and adopt Boomer something very bad could happen. Thank you Kelle and Rick for doing all that you can… you are doing the right thing.

April 8, 2009 : 8:10 AM ET
posted by: kittens7

Okay....it is painfully obvious from watching the video that Kelle adores Boomer and he her. I think someone (the 9 pound pomeranian) needs to be an episode of the "Dog Whisperer" and then Boomer could be adopted by Kelle and everyone will live happily ever after!

April 7, 2009 : 11:33 PM ET
posted by: Ally56

This is Rick, Kelle's husband. Just so some of your know, we received our Pom from a sister in-law when she (Isabella) was bitting their baby. We know if she went somewhere else she might be abused. We also have a 98lb Rot/Bernes Mountain dog (Ally) that we rescued and the Pom is scared to death of her and everything else. This fear comes out in aggression and luckely Ally is gently enough that she does not harm Bella. We have asked for advice in helping the Pom and would welcolm any input. Alone Bella is a very loving companion but with a little tude.

All of this help for Boomer is Kelle's hard work. Kelle is at B/F this week (she is on her spring break, she is a teacher) while I am at home with the others. After Boomer finds a home she will move to the next animal in need because that is the kinda of person she needs to be.

Thanks Kelle for being who you are and I (and Boomer) are lucky.

April 7, 2009 : 7:31 PM ET
posted by: mznojob

Hoorah for kelli and rick.. boomer i will be there the middle of may and u can sleep over with me the whole time.. i love sloppy kisses and cuddles. i just hope ur not too busy to sleep over with all this attention u may be long gone by then.. god speed see you soon and am so excited :) Machelle porto

April 7, 2009 : 7:08 PM ET
posted by: jbandk9s

My goodness, it never ceases to amaze me how judgemental people dare to be when they can do it anon, online. I'm guessing that dog lovers like this know what they are doing and dont need advice from snarky strangers here. I loved this story and Boomer looks like a real sweetheart - I hope Kelle and Rick are lucky charms for Boomer. Thanks for giving him a great night out.

April 7, 2009 : 7:00 PM ET
posted by: d2or3

I read the profile on Boomer, and he's not dog friendly, so b/t Kelle's pom with a 'tude and Boomer's dog aggro, it may not be a good fit. She knows what she's talking about.

I'll be visiting BF for the first time in May. I'll ask about Boomer, and my pitbull rescue friend wants me to have some sleepovers with some pitbulls she met who are overlooked, too. Can't wait!

April 7, 2009 : 6:27 PM ET
posted by: nicol

This is just silly. If these people are allowing a nine-pound pomeranian to make decisions for them, they are not in control of the situation and their dog does not respect them as pack leaders. If they do not have the ability or knowledge to communicate with the pomeranian in a language that it understands that it has to share its home now with another dog, then they should get in a dog trainer that can show them how to do it.