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<div>{{Infobox person <br />
| name = Dogbomb<br />
| realname = Tony Barrett<br />
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| image = [[File:Tony Barrett.jpeg|200px]]<br />
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| born = September 27, 1963<br />
| died = April 5, 2019<br />
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| profession = Paraveterinary worker, fursuiter<br />
| species = German Shepherd<br />
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'''Dogbomb''' (real name '''Tony Barrett''', born September 27, 1963 - died April 5, 2019), was a [[fursuiter]] and amateur [[W:Marathon|marathon runner]] who resided in both [[W:Orange County, California|Orange County, California]] and [[W:Crystal Beach, Arizona|Crystal Beach, Arizona]], USA. <br />
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== Biography ==<br />
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Dogbomb was a [[W:Paraveterinary worker|Paraveterinary worker]] with decades of experience and an avid runner. He was also the head of the [[Orange County Gay Runners Meetup group]]. <br />
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Dogbomb was diagnosed with [[W:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] ('''ALS''') in March 2018 and given a prognosis of one to three years.<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8648748/ "ALS Can Kiss My Fuzzy Butt"] - Fur Affinity journal by Dogbomb. Dated March 8, 2018, retrieved March 22, 2019.</ref> In the aftermath of his diagnosis, he was noted in the fandom for his unyielding positivity.<ref name="Last Mutt Standing">[https://dogpatch.press/2018/10/08/last-mutt-standing-dogbomb/ "'Last Mutt Standing': Dogbomb inspires the world through his courageous battle against ALS"] by [[Kijani Lion]] for ''[[Dogpatch Press]]''. Published October 8, 2018, retrieved March 22, 2019.</ref> Dogbomb participated in an early-stage clinical trial to attempt to stop the disease, and with the help of the furry fandom has raised money in the name of ALS research.<ref name="Last Mutt Standing"/> On March 29, 2019 he announced on Twitter his decision to end his life, clarifying that he would end his life on April 5. His final message was sent on [[Twitter]] at 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time. It reads: <br />
{{q|Dogbomb has left the building. I love all y'all!"<ref>[https://twitter.com/dogbomb1/status/1114286592737210368 ''Dogbomb has left the building...''] post on [[Twitter]]. Dated April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.</ref>}}<br />
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== Fandom involvement ==<br />
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Dogbomb discovered the [[furry fandom]] after being referred to as one by a friend.<ref name="Ordinary">[https://dogpatch.press/2018/09/18/dogbomb-kijani/ "Dogbomb: Not your ordinary canine"] by [[Kijani Lion]]. Originally written for ''[[Furry News Network]]'' in 2011, reprinted by ''[[Dogpatch Press]]'' in 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2019.</ref><br />
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He gained notoriety on [[Fur Affinity]] in August 2010 when he posted a photo of himself in his fursuit posing with a wheelchair-user named Sarah.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4296204|title = Courage on Two Wheels|author = Dogbomb|publisher = Fur Affinity|date = August 11, 2010 at 10:49 PM}}</ref> He used the summary to write extensively about his short time with Sarah, who has cerebral palsy and is paraplegic but is also able to use her facial muscles to smile. The resulting outpouring of plaudits for both Sarah and Dogbomb by users of the site climaxed with a one-week dedication of a special [[List of Fur Affinity banners#2010|FA banner]] created by [[Aurora Borealia]] in honor of Dogbomb<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.furaffinity.net/|title = October (or Something Like It)|quote = <br>''It's October (but you've known that for a few days now).''<br />
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''This week's banner (week, not month!) is in honor of dogbomb. It's very rare that we bring focus to any one user, but we feel that exceptions can (and should) be made for the exceptional. Dogbomb is one of definitely of of the exceptional.''<br />
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''So, Dogbomb, we give you... Bomb Dogs (corgi elites!), and salute all that you have done for the community. For your amazing gallery, stories and humanitarianism, we give you a few days in FA's spotlight. And to everybody like you, the suiters who take time out to visit the sick in hospitals, to entertain and to be good ambassadors, this banner goes out to you as well.''<br />
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''Banner art by auroraborealia''|author = Fender|publisher = Fur Affinity|date = 10/03/10 10:26 pm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4578025|title = Dog bomb -FULL BANNER-|author = Aurora Borealia|publisher = Fur Affinity|date = October 4, 2010 at 08:33 AM}}</ref>.<br />
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=== Fursona ===<br />
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Dogbomb's [[character]] was a [[German Shepherd]].<br />
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=== Fursuit ===<br />
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Dogbomb's [[fursuit]] was created by [[Beastcub]], and was modeled after a beloved pet dog he owned for 14 years named '''Rodger'''<ref name="Ordinary"/><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/dogbomb Dogbomb] on [[FurAffinity]]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/Dogbomb1 Dogbomb] on [[Twitter]]<br />
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[[Category:1963 births]]<br />
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