Shoutout To The Best Dog I've Ever Encountered

Imagine a dog that felt like just another human being when he was around you. A dog with a sole purpose to make you happy, and understood and could feel human emotions. Although everyone says that their dog is special and one of a kind, this was different. Out of all of the dogs I've ever encountered, there have been none like Storm.

My family has not had the best track record when it has come to pets. In fact, we've never really had any pets at all. The closest thing I've ever had to a pet were my sister's three goldfish from Petco way back when, but those poor little guys died in about four days. My family has just been too busy to give a pet the sort of attention it deserves. Although I've never personally owned any pets, Storm was the next best thing. He's been around ever since I was born. Every time I'd visit my aunt and uncle, whether that was when I was living in California, or when I was living here in Utah, I'd always have the pleasure of getting to be around Storm.

Storman Norman hanging out on the grass a few months ago

Storm never whimpered, barked, or whined and was the most polite dog you could ever meet. The only thing he wanted to do was make those around him happy, whether that was when he was in his prime six or seven years ago, or when he was an old fourteen year old man, panting as he sprinted up the stairs to greet you. Storm was a cuddler and was always in the mood to be pet. He'd walk up, smacking everything within a three foot radius with his massive tail, and would wait patiently to be pet or rubbed down. His personality was just a constant attitude of joy and love, and I don't believe there was any possible way to dislike him. I have tons of memories with Storm, even though he wasn't my dog, such as hiking for hours on my aunt and uncle's ranch, or just playing around with him in the house and backyard.

Unfortunately, like us humans, dogs can't live forever. A couple of days ago, my aunt went outside to look for Storm in the morning, as he wasn't in his bed. She found him laying in the grass and didn't think much of it at first, and called his name to bring him inside for breakfast. However, something was terribly wrong. Upon closer inspection, my aunt could see that Storm was shaking and he couldn't get up. My aunt rushed inside and grabbed my uncle, who picked up Storm and they took him to the veterinarian. Unfortunately, Storm's spine was in really bad shape, and there was nothing my aunt and uncle could do to keep him around. Although it was extremely hard and all they wanted to take that bundle of joy home and cuddle with him for one last time, he was suffering and in extreme pain, so they put him down.

Storm, you were one amazing dog and friend. You constantly made me and everyone else around you feel special. There is no doubt in my mind that you were one of the best dogs to ever live.

Rest easy pal.