Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

Yes, chocolate in any form will be wonderful!!! You just can't go wrong with chocolate, Tina! :p

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No, you're MAKING us the girly drinks, Addy!! ;)

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Lol!!!! :D

I eat anything chocolate, last week I had a really bad craving for chocolate chip cookies, really wanted like two cookies. Hubby comes home with two boxes (store had a sale)

I gained two pounds :eek::rolleyes:

I'm back, must be my lucky day. Jade my niece was at work, and she had ink for 80% off! Just trying to install it, takings its sweet time

Now, I caught up on Peg. Tina, how is Jasper?

That was quick, and sure can't beat that price. Got it up and running?

I currently don't have printing capabilities. Had to get a new laptop last summer and my old printer isn't compatible of course. I haven't gotten a new printer, something else I need to take care of soon.

My ink cartridges cost more than I paid for my Black Friday special deal printer.

We need updates on Jasper.

Yes, is ridiculous the price of them. I just messaged her back and said have another rummage through the sale container and she found two more she has put aside for me. I had actually contemplated buying the new printer as is so silly they cheaper than the ink

OK, I'm back again carrying my dip. I will confess that hubby and I just had plates of curry to eat here at our house, too. Nothing like a spicy curry on a hot night to keep those sweat glands wide open...:eek:

But now I'm here for drinks and dip and chocolate and toasts to Flynny. And yup, we first need a Jasper update, too.

LOL I tend to want time alone when I am upset about things, but my lovely friends on Friday said right, enough's enough. You are coming out and that's it. They took me out for a curry... wine and I was so glad I went after wallowing for 3 days. It was lovely, they made me bring home the doggy bag and I had more curry yesterday so my sweat glands have been well and truly opened too.

Margaritas one of my most favourite drinks Addy, so excellent choice there!

Just got caught up on Peg too. It sounds so much like what my Dakota girl experienced. It is so hard to see them struggle with mobility, and when they are big dogs and you can't carry them, even more distressing. Marianne, not sure I have any brilliant feedback but will post on Peg's thread later.

Thanks for asking about Jasper girls. I know I need to post an update on him and mean to. He always has so much going on, the thought if it is daunting. He is having lots of ups and downs, currently struggling with his eating again and low energy but other than that we are hanging in. Most of the time it is one day at a time and Addy, I practice the one good thing every day philosophy. :) I will post on his thread very soon. I really need to get that done, have to get his labwork in order.

Getting the chocolate together now. I have some fancy European chocolate that I will bring to the get together, it is really quite good. So glad I didn't eat it all myself so I can share! :D

We toasted Flynn, think one was unsure whether we should talk about him in case it upset me. But I think I get more upset when we don't talk about him. She said I should change my phone screen saver to the kittens for now, but nope... he is staying. Have loved looking at all his photos and talking memories. I know I won't forget him, and now they know how I feel are very happy to talk about him with me too. So that was good to clear the air.

I emailed all his specialist vets, they were amazed he was still going and said how incredibly well he did. 4 1/2 years since getting liver cancer, how amazing is that. He blew all their stats out the water. So if any dogs come in with hepatocellular carcinoma well the massive kind, then they can do so very well. He had another surgery for a recurrence but that was 2 1/2 years ago. Plus the adrenalectomy in the middle at 3 1/2 years ago. Yep November was always his month to forget. But now June will be too. I often see ppl saying how their dog would not cope in hospital for surgery. Well Flynn hated it too, but the way I figure it is if you can potentially get years of good QOL following that difficult decision and a few days discomfort it always amazed me how well he bounced back. Well, except for the whole swab debacle, but all other times he was great!

Thanks for the mini update Tina, gosh we have all lost touch over the last year or so. I so missed all our chats on here, with the various people that used to pass through. So many hours talking in the small hours when one of us were worried, or someones darling dog had passed. Be lovely to see Mel pop in again too, and Kathy and the others

But for now, will eat the chocolates, drink the tequila and happy to read everyones updates.

Its really weird, 5 nights since Flynn died. Every night I have woken in the wee hours thinking .. whats that sounds like Flynn squeaking. not crying or anything. Probably one of the kittens, but i remember the first night i actually looked over the side of my bed where he used to sleep in his own bed on the floor. As much as I wanted to cuddle that boy, he defo liked his own space. Now I don't believe in all that "sign" stuff, but heck it sure sounded like him. Probably Beaudy though, he meows like a grandfather cat

I think not only did Flynn have the ability to bounce back and how can we forget the swab, yikes, but I think your ability to cope with the post op also played a major role, dear friend. You handled it and handled it stellar, always.

Me and Flynn were lucky, we had all you guys watching our backs and our ever patient vet Mike to contact at any time and advise/reassure me

Yeah, we all coveted Mike the vet. Wanted him cloned and passed around to all of us. All forces aligned to give Flynny a good life.

Didn't you find him on the side of the road and brought him home?

I think you will have lots of signs, just watch and be open.

Mel posted once a while back. I think about her often, every timeI see a new Christmas decoration, I think of that Christmas she bought her penguin that lit up, I wanted one so much.

LOL I remember you had penguin envy.

Yes, I did find him on the road. Was going to this small shopping centre where my hairdresser was located. He was in the traffic. no collar, took him back to side of road. He looked well cared for, not skinny or many. Thought his careless owner must have wandered off and lost him. Or else he got away. Went and got my hair done, he poked his head in the door half way through and I asked the girls to give him a drink. When I came out 2 hours later he was still loitering about, was trying to follow a girl walking her rottweiler, she kept telling him to bugger off.

So I took him, was getting dark. Couldn't just leave him there he was 6-9 months old. Never had a dog before in my life. That first night he ate my brand new pair of shoes. :eek::eek: thought hmmmm your not as cute as you look little dog. Off to the SPCA with you. They will find your irresponsible owner. So I dropped him off there.

The following week I rang them to see if they found the owner, no they told me. Plus the little dog is being put down on Tuesday (2 days away) so his time running out.

Oh god, couldn't have that on my conscience even if he was a shoe chewer. SPCA had sent him to the pound, I went over there. He was in this row of cages with all the big nasty dogs barking with them till he was hoarse. Then I had to pass a test, they had to come inspect my house to make sure I was a suitable dog parent. Pay a fee to spring him out the pound and took him home. It was Mum's birthday, Dec 16th 2001. That is how I got my one and only Flynny!

Yes, I sure miss all those wee hour chats too. Sometimes they were just lighthearted chats, but lots were during difficult times, a crisis situation or a loss. I think about Mel often too.

Sounds like your night out with your friends was just what you needed. A toast to Flynn was perfect.

I have thought a lot the past few days about all the challenges he faced with you by his side, the awesome Mike, the times sitting up here worrying about how the little man was doing during or after one major procedure or another. Lots of times crucial things were occurring while I was at work due to the time difference, and that drove me crazy. Felt like I couldn't focus properly! :) He was so fortunate to have you for his Mum. Always level headed, logical, calm and so so strong. OMG, yes, that swab debacle. Gosh, that was so scary. Today I was also thinking about that time he got into some skewered chicken or something and ate it stick and all!! That was terrifying and could have been a disaster.

OMG the chicken kebab skewer disaster. OMG that freaked me out, probably more than his surgery. Mum had cooked dinner but that day I decided I wasn't hungry just then and took it home. Stopped at shop on way home, and the little bugger got in the front seat while my back was turned, unwrapped my dinner and ate it.. chicken skewer including the pointy end!!

Got home frantically searched the car for the stick. No sign of it, txt Mike who for once wasn't at work. He said give him more to eat so his tummy is full, Flynny thought that a great idea and scoffed it down. Mike phoned in to his colleagues and said we were coming in and to make him sick! He did a puke and only half of the stick came out, I knew cos I measured the whole one and knew how long it was. We all sat there thinking OMG it not all out what we do now, but just then he puked again and out came the pointy bit. Phew... their afternoon receptionist always jokes how well she remembers it because that was her first day working there... she always had a special soft spot for the chicken skewer dog after that :)

My god, it is a true wonder this dog ever got to 15... lol loving the memories

Quite a good story, how Trish found Flynn. I did not remember or did not know the whole story. Made me smile.

Did he ever chew up another pair of shoes?

Meant to be, Trish, destined to be together. Like my Zoe and me, I was supposed to adopt Roz, but she was taken and there was Zoe.


Geese, I forgot about the skewer, Tina.

Ah Trish, and rooting for the All Blacks and you would put Flynn's tee shirt on him.

He chewed up lots more shoes, clothes, my glasses, carried a camera out and left it on the lawn in the rain. Cushions, blankets, quilts, just the corners usually, my niece's phone charger and hair straightener when she dogsat him once, she never did quite forgive him for that! So yes, he was a crafty devil dog till he was about 3 and then settled down into hunting small furry things, or not so furry in the case of hedgehogs. Oh and digging holes in my lawn that he never grew out of. There are holes out there now that I am sure I will never have the heart to cover over

OK girls, afraid I have to sign off for now. Need to take the furkids out for one last toilet break and then it's time to wind down for the humans in the house, too. It's been such a treat to honor Flynn and swap stories, and I hope the ballet is grand tonite, Trish. ;)

Love you all!

Yes, I have to go get ready for the ballet. Thank you lovely ladies for letting me burble on and tell my stories and listening. I am glad I can remember my Fantastic Flynny with a smile on my face, it may be plastered on sometimes but it is there... have a good sleep. Much love to you all too xxxxxxxx

I'm grinning so hard at that list, Trish. LOL, he chewed all that?

And I thought Koko was bad chewing all the corners off every pillow in the house.

I have a memory of you pulling some kind of quills or something from Flynny. Was that a hedgehog run in?

Off you go, have a wonderful night at the ballet,

Love you all

Yes was hedgehogs, he bit one till he all bleeding not long ago, never gave up that boy!

Yes better go, sharlene we left you some dip and I'm sure you won't mind doing the dishes :) x night

Yes, I am remembering a quill incident also Addy! That is quite the list. I am especially enjoying the camera being left out in the rain, lmao!!

Dakota chewed my glasses up when she was a pup. I was out of contacts for a week due to a viral eye infection, and they were the only pair I had. She chewed them up on Memorial Day weekend, so of course with a holiday no place was open. Lucky for me I had some old outdated prescription sunglasses that I could at least use to drive myself to the mall optical outlet. Funny now, was so not funny then!!

Have a wonderful time at the ballet Trish. Lovely spending time with you girls. Nite Marianne.

Love you all too! xo

Hey Trish

Sorry I wasn't here for you... Pleased to read he went to doggie heaven the way he lived life.. My heart breaks for you and alongside you.

Hoping Flynn and Woody get to meet my pair.. Can imagine the havoc they would cause

Much love and a big hug

Mel
Xxxxxx

I think they must all be having a grand time together Mel.

I see you all had a grand party here last night with girly drink and dip even. I was so happy to see this as I can count the number of time that over the past four years we where all here together posting silly things and just being friends. It really helped with the worry we all lived with daily to break loose now and then. It's a fitting send off for our boy Flynn and now Boyce too. I wish I'd been here too but what a smile this morning to read this thread. Just feels right.

Oh DAMN!!!!! :( I missed all of you here together celebrating our wonder dog with chocolate and margaritas.! :( It has been toooo long since we're all hooked up for a little catch up. So sorry. Life's been busy. Many responsibilites. :o

Trish, I don't know if you remember, but Flynny reminded me of my childhood dog. He could have been a litter mate, they looked so similar. You have both touched my heart in a profound way that will always stay with me. Many of my doggie decisions were based on, What would Trish do?

So many favorite stories and photos. Cow kissing and rat staring topping my list. I also loved the one where Flynny was digging a hole with a little girl at the beach. I'm going to check your album and see if it's there.

So much love for you, the kitties and our wonder boy who brought us all together. xxxooo

Kathy

I just thought of another favorite....:)

Flynny and Devil cat asleep TOGETHER on the couch!:) Where is that one Trish????

Found the Flynny and Madi photo. I think they were digging to China!!!:)

My head hurts, feels like I have a hangover from the margaritas. Fitful sleep, now waking up to read the sad news from Mel about Boycie, what a shit week it has been. Sorry shouldn't swear, but really Rainbow Bridge how many of our darlings do you need :( :( ((((((MEL)))))))

I have to go to work in an hour, first time since Flynn died and I am not ready for everyone to be sad for me there. Oh well, plaster that smile back on, shoulders back and life goes on even if I am not ready for it. But I will try fake it..... hopefully.

Hey Kathy, yes I remember that photo of Spot, he was a beauty for sure and strikingly resembled the Flynnster :)

Thanks everyone for all the memories, it did me good yesterday. Xxxxx

In the interest of coming clean.... Okay, I admit it, I have been overwhelmed, but that's not why I didn't check in yesterday. Flynny hit me hard and didn't think I could handle another loss. Unfortunately, I missed you all. :o. Logging in this morning brought the news of Boyce.:( I feel the same way Trish. The rainbow bridge has way too many already. No need to be greedy.

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My head hurts, feels like I have a hangover from the margaritas. Fitful sleep, now waking up to read the sad news from Mel about Boycie, what a shit week it has been. Sorry shouldn't swear, but really Rainbow Bridge how many of our darlings do you need :( :( ((((((MEL)))))))

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Wear a sign on your shirt for work.....

THANK YOU, I WILL BE FINE. I KNOW YOU CARE. PLEASE DON'T ASK

Thank you girls.. I saw your lights so couldn't not write

My little guy went peacefully, we took him to the woods and sat out in the sun for a few hours as he loved the sun. Then gave him an ice cream on the way which he devoured like a true professional..! I have a video of that which is nice. We did it in the car like Tia, His daddy was stroking his face and I was holding him and his leg and he went in a minute, he was ready. I was not

I now have a job so need to find that face tomorrow too Trish, no idea how at this point. Hope you get through it ok xxxxxx

I will lend you mine Mel, that plastered on one. We 12 hours apart so can just share it till our true smiles find our faces again :( :) see easy...NOT. But we will survive. So lovely the boy had you both there, and ice cream... Fantastic! It stunned me how peaceful it actually was, Mike came up here to do the deed. It was so gentle and loving and oops cannot think of it now, not going to work bawling before I even get there

Game face is required for now but never on here. I will come back in the morning before I leave work and check in to see how you are

Pleased that Flynn went peacefully too..

Xxxx

No never on here, my god I had such an angry day last week. I wasn't pleasant to be around, how Tracy and Sharlene didn't unfriend me in my torrent of hating the world I will never know. True friends there lol I even hated the supermarket when I went in and while passing the meat I spotted turkey which I had hunted for the week before to try with Flynn with no luck, how dare they have it now lol

I think it will be a day at a time thing for a while... I am just going to try and feel it all but not show it in company. That's why I am so grateful for this site.. I knew I could come back and share things like the turkey safely. Typical they had it when you didn't need it!!!

Yip you were Mrs angry but hay I have been there too so I understood why you were angry :)

Hi Mel so sorry to hear of boysie but glad he had ice cream before he left