Lonely, widowed goose Blossom has learnt how to love again after her ex-partner, Bud, was tragically killed by a wild animal – and now spends her days wandering around Riverside Cemetery with her new lover
A lonely goose has been given a second chance at love after a cemetery created her an online dating profile. Blossom, who spends her days wandering around Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, was tragically widowed when her partner, Bud, was killed by a wild animal.
After spending five years by Bud’s side, Blossom appeared to spiral into a depression and started staring at her own reflection in gravestones for company. But that’s when the team at Riverside Cemetery stepped in to help her learn how to love again – putting out an online advert for a ‘partner for companionship’.
On their Facebook page, they posted: “Lonely, widowed domestic goose seeks life partner for companionship and occasional shenanigans.” It described Blossom as “youthful, adventurous, lively” – and of course, “beautiful”. Thankfully for Blossom, a new partner, Frankie, was put forward – with the pair meeting on Valentine’s Day for the very first time.
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He was brought to Riverside Cemetery by rescue owner Deb Hoyt, from Runnells, around 50 miles away from Marshalltown. Deb has heard all about the lonely goose through a friend – and happened to be seeking a companion for Frankie, whose mate also died in an attack.
The cemetery shared a recent update on Blossom and Frankie’s relationship, saying they’re “doing great” and spend much of their days waddling around together. Commenting on this update, one Facebook user said: “Happy to see they are still doing well!”
Another user added: “Well hello Frankie and Blossom! It’s good to see them again and they are doing great. Thanks for the posting.” A third user said: “Hopefully this summer we will see The Goslings Adventures on Riverside Pond come out.” One more user added: “Absolutely love these updates! So glad that you will be doing further updates now.”
Blossom originally arrived at the cemetery with Bud – and the duo were named after two premature babies laid to rest there in 1888. Now, she and Frankie watch over the 24,000 people buried in the 100-acre graveyard, while sharing a thought for her first partner Bud.
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