It was a sad, gray day when we had to say good-bye to our Slider. The look in his eyes and the laboring of his breathing told us it was time for him to cross the Rainbow Bridge. We know he is now laughing as he chases squirrels, fetches sticks and swims in the cold ocean water. We feel blessed to have had the companionship and adventures with this great dog for almost 13 years. He was often the only non-Bernese Mountain dog at parades, gatherings and dog events. Yet, he was always happy to travel, and socialize with all humans and canines (the pretty Bernese girls were always his favorites). We have such fond memories of his constant dog smile, and glistening topaz eyes. We will laugh for years about his vivacious appetite for left over pizza not quite placed far enough back on the counter, treasured Christmas ornaments off the tree and his ability to squeek a stuffed animal for hours.

Christmas is not the same without Slider to open all the presents including those that did not belong to him. We miss his barking voice singing at our family birthday parties. Thank you Slider for never having a BAD day and for loving us unconditionally.

Thank you for showing Eiger, Zurich and Geneva the ropes and leaving each of them with a small piece of your personality. You have truly touched all of our hearts, and your zest and spirit will always be felt in our home.

Monsieur Good Boy!