To Thunder's family~

What a beautiful boy your beloved Thunder was; so sweet and loving, so warm and welcoming; a truly kind and gentle soul; a friend to all.

My heart breaks, knowing you no longer have him there by your side. And no doubt his countless friends and fans at the restaurant and motel miss him terribly as well, his warm, welcoming smile; especially the children. My family always favors an establishment of any kind whose official greeter and welcomer is a furry family member. And oh, what a trickster he was, able to out smart his Mom, spitting out those nasty pills. But even as he was succumbing to his illnesses the best medicine of all wasn't to be found in those icky tasting pills, but in the warmth and comfort, the unconditional love of his family. A furkid couldn't hope for more in a family; a family couldn't hope for more in a furkid. How blessed you were to have known his love and devotion those wonderful 13 years. Thunder was not merely a pet, a companion, but a family member, a Dog of a Lifetime. And now, having earned his angel wings, he lives on in your hearts and in the countless, cherished memories you made, until that joyful day of reunion.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful Thunder with us, giving us the chance to pay tribute to one very special boy.
I hope seeing Thunder being honored here today puts a smile on your faces. How very deserving he is.

And Thunder, sweet baby boy, run healthy and whole at the Rainbow Bridge with all of our beloved fur angles, until you and your family are together once more. And send down your love to comfort them. They miss you so very much.

So precious. So beautiful.