Thunder and Bolt

Thunder and Bolt (born March 2, 2017)[1] are a pair of miniature pigs certified by the American Mini Pig Association as therapy animals[2][3] owned and trained by then 10-year-old Claire Barrow.[4]

Thunder and Bolt made their therapy animal debut at Tampa General Hospital[5][6] when they were 10 months old,[7] where they celebrated their first birthday with patients from adult rehabilitation and children's medical center patients.[8] Thunder and Bolt are the first therapy pigs at the hospital, where Claire is also their first youth volunteer. [3]

The pigs, now 3 years old and approximately 75 lbs, are taken to various local nursing homes and hospitals to perform their therapy duties. They also made an appearance during a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game.[9]

The pigs have their own website and social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and YouTube channel, and have aired on WTSP 10's Great Day Tampa[10] and Q105[11] and featured on People.[12]

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