We found beautiful Stormy at the Gympie RSPCA when she was 5 years old back in April 2006, when we were looking for a playmate for our Siberian Husky male, Dakota. From the second we laid eyes on Stormy, she claimed our hearts. She was the most beautiful, affectionate, loving, bouncy, adorable furry angel. She thrived on attention, loved as many pats as she could get, and stole everyone's hearts. Every new person that met her simply adored her, thinking she was the most beautiful fur ball they had ever met. Even as she got older, Stormy remained a bouncy, energetic fluffy girl who acted more like a young puppy than an elderly lady. She talked up a storm every time anyone was around, and to her puppy brother Dakota, and we often had trouble having a conversation if Stormy had something to say. Whenever we were doing anything in the yard, she was right there all inquisitive with her nose in everything to see what we were up to. If you bent down to do anything, her nose would be straight in your ear - my Dad always joked that she whispered in his ear. Food and treats were the highlight of her days, and if her brother was getting a turn for some pats, she didn't hesitate to stick her big pink nose in there too, as if to say "you have two hands, you can pat us both". Stormy got sick with kidney disease, obviously this happened over time but we didnt know as there were no symptoms until she was very very sick, and her kidneys were no longer functioning. We had to make the difficult decision to let her go, but I know she has gone to that beautiful place near the Rainbow Bridge, and will wait for her loving family there. We were lucky enough to be able to make the decision to bring her home and let her see her puppy brother and her family and have some time at home with us, and then our lovely friend and vet Heidi came to say goodbye and we let her go. She had many visitors over the last couple of days, everyone who loves her so much wanted to spend time with her and say goodbye, and countless tears were shed, and will continue to be shed over her loss. I could not love her more if she was human & I'd given birth to her, she has been like a child to me right from the start, and will always be my beautiful baby girl, my furry angel princess. I love her more than life, and I pray that she is in that happy place and no longer feeling sick, and is back to her happy bouncy self. I hope she knows I didn't want her to go, but I couldn't bear to see her suffering, and keep her with me longer for myself. If I had a choice and could make her well, I'd have gone to the ends of the earth, spent any amount of time & money just to keep her with us. Words cannot express how much we love her and will miss her so deeply. She truly was the most beautiful dog anyone could ever imagine or hope to have the pleasure of being with, I feel so blessed that she chose me and we had the happy years together that we did, and that I was able to give her a happy spoiled life for the time she was with me. I will never ever forget her beautiful soft fluffy fur, her soft ears, her big beautiful fluffy tail, her gorgeous big paws with cute little tufts of fur sticking out between the pads, her beautiful golden eyes, her gorgeous face, her sweet voice when she "talked"....everything about her is etched forever in my memory. She truly has left pawprints deep in our hearts and I will miss her with all my heart and soul forever. Stormy, my beautiful baby girl, I love you so so much forever and ever and I miss you so deeply, it hurts so much. I know I will see you again, my beautiful furry angel, I can't wait till that day I see you bounding towards me, I will run to you & give you the biggest hugs and kisses, just like I did when you had to leave. We have had a star named for you sweetheart, I hope you can see it shining on you where you are. I love you baby girl.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows & hills for all of our special friends so they can run & play together. There is plenty of food, water & sunshine, & our friends are warm & comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill & old are restored to health & vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole & strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days & times gone by. The animals are happy & content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run & play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops & looks into the distance. Bright eyes are intent; eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster & faster. You have been spotted, and when you & your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, & you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
