Boomer, Livermore's First Ambassadog, Passes Away

LIVERMORE, CA — One of Livermore's most beloved leaders has passed: Boomer Bowers, the English Labrador retriever who served as the city's first “ambassadog.”

Boomer was born April 16, 2015, and played an important role in the community. He made frequent appearances at local events like Community Service Day, the Little League World Series, and Donuts with Santa. He also worked with the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, where he provided stress relief during exams and helped support students in times of grief.

“We are heartsick with grief over his passing, but we take solace in a life well-lived,” said Boomer's owner Kelly Bowers, who was superintendent of LVJUSD and now leads the Three Valleys Community Foundation. “He touched so many people’s lives and hearts, and he has left behind a wonderful legacy. He was such a good boy, and we cherish every moment of almost ten years we had with him as part of our family. Boomer’s unconditional love for everyone he met always came through. His boisterous personality, smile, and nonstop tail wagging brought comfort and joy to so many. He loved our community, and he couldn’t wait to put on his Livermore Ambassadog vest and leash to visit, meet, and greet everyone at special events and schools.”

The Bowers family is asking that donations in Boomer's memory be made to Valley Humane society or the LARPD Foundation.