There are times when I say the internet is a community and there are times when I believe it. Tonight, I believe it. Perhaps I am a silly blogger, but there is always time for seriousness and caring. After an hour cry I feel I can manage this. I sadly want to share with you that my life-long friend and snuggle partner, Stormy, passed away this evening.
We got Stormy and her sister, Cloudy when I was roughly 6-7 years old. I can’t remember much about those first days, except that they were quite cute. I remember on the first day, just after we brought them home Cloudy fell asleep on me. I don’t remember anything about Stormy. Later on, I remember during the winter I could usually count on her to stay with me through the night. But the spring and summer, well that’s another story.
Stormy was a ferocious hunter. One summer in particular, there was an outbreak of mice and our lawn would be daily filled with up to 20 small mice. Not to mention, that years later, we found out that she was leaving presents on all the doorsteps of our neighbours down the entire block. Or the times they brought gophers home. Stormy wasn’t that big of a cat. Not much longer than any gopher.
Later in life is when Stormy and I were at our closest. As I was a student and an avid gamer the majority of my time was spent on my computer and Stormy spent most of her time in my lap or asleep beside me on my bed until she woke up and decided she needed to be in my lap. The one thing that was for sure about Stormy is that she was vocal. There is no undermining that. You always knew exactly what she wanted and she always wanted attention. When I was at home there was no separating us.
I cry not because I think she didn’t have a great long life or because she really needed to live longer. I cry because there are not enough great friends in this world—human or animal. Moving to Calgary and leaving her in Regina was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I do regret it, but I also know that with her heart and health she would never have made the trip. She was always there for me and like the perfect pet, knew when I needed her the most. She was always a tremendous comfort and I will miss her dearly. I love you Stormy—you’re my girl.
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Rhett, I’m sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute to Stormy.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. I have lost a animal (her name was Heidi) in the past and understand how hard it can be. I can understand when you say “you’re losing a friend” because in every way these animals are the friends that we can always rely on.
All the best to you and Leah.
Kathryn Fix
Sorry about your loss. She was a fine girl.
Oh Rhett I’m so sorry! She looked good and healthy right up until the end.
My Raz is now 15 . . I keep trying to brace myself for when he goes but I know it will be really, really hard.
As long as you keep her memory strong, once the initial pain is over, all the happy times will still be there!
Love, Keta
Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. I knew this would be a hard day when it came and I was aware of her worsening condition. But she was such a character. Thanks again.
I’m so sorry, Rhett. This always hurts so much. I’m glad you told us about her.
I’m so sorry to hear this Rhett.
You know, first time I heard Stormy I didn’t really know you all that well. We were in the middle of a raid or something “serious” and I couldn’t figure out why Monster thought that it was a good time to start meowing into the mic…Surely a real cat would never make so much noise! I was even a little annoyed, which of course I felt guilty about later on when I found out. ^^ She really was vocal, I’ll miss her lovely voice chiming in at inappropriate times.
We talked about this inevitable day over a year ago before you moved, so I know you’ve been preparing. You knew. Not that that makes it any easier though, I’m sure.
I’m sorry.
Sorry to hear about Stormy, she will be dearly missed.
Cool Website! I guess I can now post funky, social, enviro stuff here!!! Coming to Regina anytime soon? We have been mountain biking and almost did a canoe trip down the mighty Wascana last weekend…, also what email are you using?
haha, ciao,
cd
Thanks everyone. Stormy was an institution, a legend. She will not be forgotten.
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