In Loving memory STINKY HEAP
23rd Nov 2001
Why is his middle name heap? Well.. my brother Scott said a pile of stink is a heap. And well Stinky took to the name. Sometimes I called him heap sometimes I called him Stinky.. or tinky. He knew his name.
This was drawn by my Sis Emily.
The last few weeks I showed no fear to Stinky of him biting me.. and he didn't bite me either. He was finally tame.
To Stinky
In pain I plead for your return,
I cry till my cheeks burn.
Black and white little stripped thing,
Did you know all the love you bring?
Missing you more and more each day,
I wish you could hear what I have to say.
Now you lay in the ground,
Where you can't hear a sound.
I gave you my pic, food and a book,
Though eyes shut, I suppose you won't look.
Alone now I am without you to hold,
But in God's palace, with cuddles and mom a place do you mold.
Say my hellos to them, I miss them all.
But I guess I'll stay here with my Paul.
Someday I'll die, and see you then,
And we can talk cause I know you can.
With all my heart I send my love,
For my pet whose up above.
I love you Stinky.
This is the last pic of him. He doesn't look sick here but he was overweight which happens as winter comes anyway. And the usual over sleeping we thought was natural. It's a sad thing time is... allowing you to look back and see things you didn't notice before.
He was 6 yrs old if not more we worked out. Father did chest compressions as I blew air into his lungs and he came back gasping for breath from time to time.. but he just needed to let go.
Stinky loved to have his picture taken. This was Christmas day 2000.
Stinky liked sleeping with my dog Cuddles.. when Cuddles past away in March, Stinky began sleeping alone in her spot. Which I placed a huge sheet for him to wrap up in.
Stinky ate dog food and only drank water. Ok he ate anything.. but he didn't much care for meat. Unless it was my pork chops. He also ate chicken but only a bit. He loved fish. But mostly he was into veggies.
Stinky
Every morning when he comes out of his case,
This black and white creature, thinks he's on stage,
Attacking shadows or coats on a chair,
He chases things, that aren't really there.
A skunk without a smell, Stinky is his name,
Races about, playing his game,
The fun begins as he tries to catch his tail,
Perched high in the air, he tries to no avail.
He stomps his feet, challenging things I can't see,
And continues his antics, just glad to be free,
He's worse than a kitten, the trouble he seeks,
But is cuter than the devil, when ever he sleeps.
Is he happy in the house, running at will,
Or does he wish he were in the wild, where he could become a road kill,
All I know is he'll pester the dog,
Yet is a cute little creature, when he sleeps like a log.
Written by my father.
Q& A
How did I get stinky?
Stinky's family his mother and brothers and sisters were all stuffed, Stinky being the smallest he wasn't needed or used. So a gentleman dragged Stinky into my fathers work on a leash. My father who can't stand to see animals abused when the guy offered him to my father said yes.
How is Stinky to people?
Stinky hates men (typo said me) lol because he was abused before we got him by a man. He likes my father though.
Does Stinky spray?
No Stinky was descented before we got him. Due to stuffing. Normally skunks will still have a smell left, we got lucky in many ways.
Is anything wrong with Stinky?
Yes, he has a broken spine towards the tail, a broken foot, and a broken thumb.
Why did you name him Stinky?
When we got Stinky he was just a turd. He was so small. He fit in one hand. He had no control of his potty habits. So he would often poo on me. And I turned to my father one day after holding him and said we should name him Stinky and we did.
What are all Stinky's nicks and names?
Stinky, Heap, Gunk, Gunky. He answers to Heap and Stinky.
Where does he potty?
He uses a litter box... well several cause he runs free in the house.
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
~Author unknown~
An email from my online mum.
Stinky got to be loved on and touched by anyone who entered the house. Most people entered with shock. Friends and neighbors.. and even people who came to work on things in the house.. IE telephone repair men, movers, cleaners ect.
Look real close in the middle. Stinky!!
Please stop by the Stinky and Cuddles Picture page too to see more of him.
