I adopted Rocky and his brother Sparkie in April 2000. I was told by the shelter at Chicago Ridge, Illinois, that both were abandoned and abused. Both looked like twins and I loved them instantly. Rocky had been the one who had suffered more so then Sparkie. Rocky did not immediatly trust me until he saw the love and care I gave both he and Sparkie. Rocky was always very close to me and would never leave my side. Sparkie is still with me and has always been more independent. Sparkie is 12 years old and is still going strong. Rocky began to have complications when in April 2010 I was told that he had lost his vision. Rocky later began to gain weight due to the medication that was given hoping that Rocky's eye sight would return. In November 2011 I was told by Rocky's doctor that he was having renal failure. I tried everything cost wise to help Rocky but he was losing weight and would not eat. Rocky would only drink water. I asked his doctor if I could take Rocky back home and just spend more time with him. I had Rocky at home for three more days and I asked the doctor to come to my home and put Rocky to sleep. I wanted Sparkie his brother and Shasta who I adopted in 2004 to be able to say good-bye and know Rocky would not ever return. I took care of him up to November 18,2011. It was a beautiful day and I had him out in the yard. Sparkie and Shasta were outside with him. I got everything ready for when the Doctor was going to come. I believe Rocky knew that it was going to be his last day with us. I told him I loved him very much but could no longer help him and I wanted him to be happy and not be in pain or suffering. I told Rocky I wanted him to be with God and my father who passed on 8/4/09. I wanted him to be free of hurt and pain that this life was giving him and that one day we would be together soon. Before I brought him in the house to lay down on blankets that I had for him, Rocky was looking up at the sky as if God was calling him to internal life with Him. I brought Rocky back inside and he came next to me to actually say Good-bye and showed me he loved me. When the doctor came he gave me papers to sign and it was the hardest thing I had to do. I had to sign those papers knowing that I would never see Rocky again in this life but I also knew it had to be this way because there wasn't anything more I could do nor the doctor to help him. I wanted him to be at peace, happy and enjoy eternal life with God. I held Rocky and told him not to be afraid that he was going to be in a better place. I held on to him and kissed him until he was gone. The doctor took him and treated him with alot of respect. When they left Sparkie, Shasta and I were so hurt and it was the worst feeling without Rocky. I started taking Sparkie and Shasta out more with me to the vet or store such as PetsMart. I was given a card for adoption of Siberian Huskies. I called Linda who rescues Siberian Huskies and she told me to come the following week after taking Sparkie to the doctor. Linda stated for me to bring Shasta too to meet a dog she had that she felt would be perfect for me. I took Sparkie and Shasta to meet the dog who was there to be adopted. Linda kept calling him Codi but I told her that he looked like he could be a Rocky. I adopted Rocky III on November 30,2011 and he has been with us for six months now. Rocky III was abandoned and abused. He was very thin and needed a loving home. I feel that God sent Rocky III to show me that even though he had to take my other Rocky home, he was giving me someone else to love and who needed me as my other Rocky did. I thank God for my new Rocky and that Sparkie and Shasta have a new brother. I also thank God for taking my Rocky with him to be happy and free of pain. I also thank God that someday I will see Rocky again, other pets that I have had in the passed, my father and other relatives who have departed and most of all I will be with God in his glory. This is something that I look forward to be in his glorious presence and my Rocky will welcome me home to be as happy as he has been. Thank you Rocky II for being my special angel and for having been in my life. I will always love you forever. Your mommy, Gloria