A Quick Hello Options

[Stormycloud]

Hi there, just wanted to say hello to you all and that I am so sorry for all of your losses. My name is Moira and I just lost my best friend Storm on Monday. I got Storm 14 years ago when he was just a wee puppy of 11 weeks, he was a black lab/sheltie cross and he was wonderful. My husband and I got him in 1996 and he was our baby until the birth of my first son in 2003. Despite having three children in less than four years, Stormy was my first baby. He still had his regular walks even though we are so busy with three young children. Lucky for Storm, my husband started working at home in 2002 and I have been home pretty much since my son was born in 2003, so he was never really alone after that I am happy to say.

Stormy was very healthy recently as a month ago, but sadly he was not able to get up on his own suddenly. I took him to the vet three weeks ago and he went on pain medication so it was easier for him to get up. Once he was up he was okay which made me feel better about the whole situation. I knew in my heart we did not have long with him as 14 is a great old age for a bigger dog, but I NEVER EVER thought it would be as soon as it was. I cannot believe how devastated I am by this loss and if somebody had told me his a few weeks ago I would not have believed it. The hole in my heart is huge, I miss him so incredibly I cannot express it in words. I do function, but whenever I think about my sweet boy the ache just takes over my whole being, it is crushing. I never would have imagined feeling this devastated by my Stormy's passing.

Anyway, just wanted to say a quick hello, think I'll be back pretty regularly. My heart aches for you all and your sweet pets. I am also thankful for this site, I think it's wonderful how you all support each other.

Hugs to you all,

Moira