Woman mourns dead dog: When she looks up, she is blindsided

Evansville (Indiana) - For many dog owners, the loss of their best friend on four paws is tantamount to the death of a human family member. Vanessa Brown (37) from Evansville, Indiana, is the perfect example. Although it has been months since the death of her two furry friends Roxy and Zoey, she is still grieving intensely for the dogs . However, one particular event has given her new strength, as she has now revealed in an interview with Newsweek.

"I've had a rough day missing Roxy and Zoey. Even though it's been over a year since Roxy died, the house still feels so strange without her and Zoey there to greet me," the 37-year-old told US magazine.

Brown, who works as a foster mom at an animal shelter, had been driving home in August after a busy day.

The poor fur friend was so upset that she was in tears - partly because Brown knew that there would be no four-legged friend waiting for her at home.

But when the US-American looked up into the sky during the drive, she couldn't believe her eyes.

The dog lover recognized the silhouette of her beloved Roxy in a cloud she saw in the distance. "When I saw the cloud, I had to look twice. I felt a sense of peace that I hadn't felt before," she told Newsweek.

Brown is not superstitious. But after this experience, she believes Roxy and Zoey are "happy wherever they are."

"Losing them is heartbreaking. But I can never undo all the years together and all the joy they brought to our family," said the owner.

An animal can make a huge difference to a person's life. "There are millions of pets in shelters waiting for someone to love them, they just need a chance," Brown concluded.