Timper may you rest in peace

Our family dog of 12 years has just recently passed. I remember thinking when I took this picture that it would be the last of him. I found Timper when he was about 7 months. His name was originally Jazz. Both mom and I thought that wasn't really his name and came up with something original for a dog. It suited him well. Timper was one of the best dogs we ever had. He loved to play catch and would bring the toy right back and drop it at your feet. We all played countless hours with him doing what he loved. It was better than playing a video game. Just to see the happiness in his eyes that you were taking the time out to spend it with him. He knew it was a treat and savored every moment. Timper was very obedient. He didn't need a leash to go outside and always came back when you called him. I remember one time that I put him outside late at night and forgot about him. The next day he wasn't there. We looked frantically everywhere and hung up signs with his picture hoping someone would bring him home to us. I thought we had lost him forever. But the next day he came back withs scratches on his belly and his collar gone. We suspected that someone found him and put him in there back yard to keep him but he got away and came back home. He had un conditional love for us. My family bonds well with animals. They are our family member and will always be cherished. Especially you Timper. We love you and miss you very much.