We've probably never met before, so hello, I'm Storm's heartbroken mom, Jennifer. Storm and I have been best friends and strongly bonded since we met when he was 10 weeks old. I brought him home after a ton of research on the breed including general temperament, breed specific health concerns, overall cost/considerations for vet care, etc to ensure I could commit to responsible ownership for the life of my new friend.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does. You or they have likely fallen in love with him. I can understand why. It's probably for all the same reasons why I fell in love with him too. It's probably for all the same reasons that I cry about missing now.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does, you might think that you're saving him from irresponsible owners. I can assure you that if you worry about that, please contact our breeders. Contact our vet that we have been taking Storm to since the time he was a puppy. Call any of our friends or family who have interacted with us or with Storm. Look at any of my social media posts about Storm. I can assure you that he is well loved, taken care of, and missed so dearly. If you worry about any of these things, get in contact with us - we are more than happy to show you that he is not abused, he was not abandoned, he was never in any danger.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does, you should know that this is the dog that has at least 4 crates of toys because I am always thinking of him when I go shopping. A dog that I have made a birthday cake for every single year for his birthday. For his most recent 5th birthday, I went to at least 4 different grocery stores while 8 months pregnant because I couldn't find the right puree for his cake! A dog that has slept in our bed since we brought him home. A dog that I've patiently worked with over the years to find food that the lil picky guy likes eating, treats that he doesn't immediately reject, and who I have cooked chicken/rice for when he is feeling a little crummy. You see, he's got his quirks, but I know them all. I've worked with him through them and I love him for it.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does, you should know that this is the dog that not only helped me cope with the unexpected death of my mother, but also my cousin who passed from cancer just months earlier than my mother. The dog who helped me through my inability to have my own human baby for 3+ years without scientific intervention. The dog that helped me overcome my depression and anxiety when I first started a demanding job in tech. You don't know his history and our mutual attachment to one another. This is the dog that I have never spent more than a month apart from. Why the month long separation? My mom got suddenly diagnosed with stage 4, pancreatic cancer in 2018 and I flew with her to Chicago for treatment. Unfortunately, my mother painfully, but quickly passed 6 weeks after her original diagnosis.
But if he means so much to you then why did he get lost? Someone else, another dog owner, let him out of a well secured, fenced in back yard. My husband made sure to vet out the fence before he brought Storm there. Unfortunately, one split second of someone forgetting to latch the gate and leaving it open brought us to the situation we're in. Regardless, accidents happen. The most loving dog parents can make a mistake and lose their dog. It doesn't mean they don't deserve to get their family member back.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does, please let him go home. If you're motivated by the cash reward, wonderful. We are happy to provide a full cash reward for our family member back. If you're not motivated by that and are just worried about his safety, I can assure you, you do not need to be. Take him to Animal Control, the Animal Shelter, or a Vet and let them assess the situation and contact us. We are more than happy to work through the right authorities to not only prove ownership, but also to show that we are fit to take care of him. If you don't care about us, that's fine, but if you care at all about him you will understand how much being separated from us is hurting him too.
If you have Storm, or know someone that does and you don't want to give him up, know that we won't stop until he comes home. He is our family and we need each other. Please, please, from one human to another, just let him come home. You can return him anonymously or provide us a tip anonymously. We will not share this information. We just want him home. He has a new human baby brother that he still needs to bond with. Storm no doubt will also teach the baby how to be naughty but still absolutely adored/loved, after all...he's a pro at it.
~ Storm's heartbroken mama, Jennifer