CindyandThunder Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Today I helped my beautiful Thunder go peacefully to the bridge. I feel like I need to start at the beginning ... In May, 1999, I was approved to adopt a greyhound and I told my rep I wanted a BIG BLACK male as young as possible. They brought one on the home visit and he wanted to kill my sister's boston terrier. It was several weeks later that Katie Traxel called me to tell me about a cat safe dog available. He was male, and cat safe. But he was 5, all white with just a bit of fawn on his head/ears and tiny (raced at 68-70 lbs). I begrudgingly agreed to at least meet him, even though I knew he wasn't for me. I took my sister's dog with to make sure they would get along (I was living with my sis at the time) and after 5 seconds, "that dog" leaned on my leg and became my dog. It took literally 5 seconds for me to know that Thunder was meant to be my dog. My companion. On June 12, 1999, just days after his 5th birthday, I adopted Showtime Thunder. Thunder was the perfect name for him as he was petrified of thunderstorms! Thunder was a little shy at first and didn't come out of his crate right away. After a while, he became more confident and joined us in the livingroom on his bed for naps and eventually on the couch and in bed. In his youth and even middle age, he was a roaching machine and LOVED to roll in the grass He spent more time upside down than right side up ! Thunder was a magnificant GPA embassadog and went on countless home visits, did hundreds of Meet and Greets and was an all around perfect hound. Sure, he ate anything, edible or not (plant bulbs, candy, burritos, peppermints) and sure, he would hog the bed even though it is a king size with plenty of room. And even though he was nothing that I thought I wanted, he was everything I needed. He's been with me through moves, boyfriends, countless fosters, the introduction of one brother, then another, my own medical issues, my first house and even introducing a cat into the family. Through it all, he's been my constant companion and my best friend. As he aged, he lost some of that spark but none of his silliness. Right through to the end, he bought a smile to my face and a laugh to our household. In the last year, he stopped being able to see well and hear well and finally, stopped roaching, but never lost his ability to make me feel good and know that no matter what, he loved me, and I him. In the end, my magnificant and stately Thunder was unable to navigate the hallway without tripping or bonking into the wall -- LSS had degrated my strong, handsome guy to a shadow of his former self. The weight slipped away, even though the appetite remained and through many, many tears, I decided it was time to ease his pain and help him to be at peace. On Saturday, November 22, 2008, my magnificant companion joined all those who went before him and is running with wild abandon through the tall grass chasing bunnies and playing with all of his friends who met him on the other side. I will miss you always and never forget how you changed my life. The dogs I've saved, the lifelong friends I've made ... all because I took a chance and met that tiny, 5 year old boy. I love you, my Sundaro. Quote Cindy Missing my Thunder... Copper and Cowboy GPA-Wisconsin GPA-Wisconsin E-Bay Benefit Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 He lived a good life and was a good friend to you. Sending my sympathy. I know how hard it is.... Run free sweet boy! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Oh Cindy, I am so sorry. I knew he was failing, but......... Please know we are thinking of you Copper and Cowboy. Lots of hugs Godspeed Thunder! You definitely were loved! Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 ....sitting here with tears in my eyes sharing the loss of your most beautiful boy....I'm so sorry. I know my boy, Jett, was there to welcome Thunder into Paradise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 {{{{{{{{{{Cindy}}}}}}}}}} Run with the wind, special boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Cindy.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm so sorry. Run free Thunder. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 “When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with the night and pay no worship to the garnish sun” Cindy, I am sorry for your loss of your Handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 :weep What a beautiful tribute to your sweet boy. I am terribly sorry. :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GiJenn51 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Cindy--- I'm so sorry that you had to do this with everything that you have going on. I know Thunder will be by your side with his spirit. I'm here if you need. Run with our babies Thunder. I know they'll be there to help guide you. :weep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm so sorry. Sounds like Thunder lived a long, full and happy life with you . Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Oh Cindy~I am so sorry. Godspeed handsome and precious Angel Thunder. I know he is running with our Angels forever young once more. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Loads and loads of hugs to you Cindy! I'm so sorry! Funny how the right hound makes it into our lives when we are just sure of what we want! (Guinness was supposed to be a female over the age of 6... he came to me male under the age of 2! And I wouldnt have it any other way!) Godspeed Thunder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss. What a sweet boy... Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Godspeed Thunder! You will always be a beautiful boy.... Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 What a beautiful tribute to a magnificant boy. Run with the angels handsome and be sure to watch over those who love you. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 He was a beautiful boy......I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am so sorry. I feel like I have know Thunder forever. Your sweet boy is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. Thank you for sharing his story. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am so very sorry. That was a beautiful Tribute. Run Free Thunder!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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