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

Coming home is the worst, I think the shock wears off and that awful feeling of, hey, this is permanent sinks in. So glad Beaudy and Lozz are able to keep you busy. Beaudy will keep you hopping. Lozz is a good girl.

Your winters can't be as bad as ours, lol, I would probably think it warm out:rolleyes:;)

Hey, I saw online about a small New Zealand town was looking for people to relocate there as they need people to fill jobs. Not sure what kind. I told hubby, if only I was 10 years younger!

Trish I am so very sorry to learn of your loss of Flynny. I have just spent a couple of hours reading back from October.......which is about my latest check in. I am so sorry for your loss but feel you made the appropriate loving choice. We all struggle with that. I kept wishing for my ageing doggies to go to sleep and just not wake up, but so far it has not worked out that way. The decision always seems to be gut wrenching....even when all signs point to that being the most loving choice.

You sound like you are doing really well, all things considered. I feel badly for your parents and hope you will be able to see them on a regular basis. Bob and I lost all four parents while we were in our thirties.....that was one hard decade. I am sure just as you did with Flynn, you will make the most of the moments they remain around and are mostly healthy.

Note: Yes, indeed, Addy is right-I slept with Palmer's bright yellow stuffed duck for a long time after he was gone. The duckie must be 18" long or so...with bright orange beek and feet. Once Bailey came along, I had to put it up high.....Bailey totally destroys any stuffed toy in record time. It's funny because I was thinking recently-there are nights where I wish I had something to hug hard.......and thought about Palmer's duck. I was thinking maybe I'd go to a toy store and see what I might find in the way of a stuffed animal.

And Leslie-what a wonderful "letter" you included. I have copied it and am keeping it with my other important K9C papers. Thank you for sharing.

Now-listen ladies-why was I not informed of the pahty with the girlie drinks??!! I would have flown over in a minute!! Someone could have "called!"

I think the two kittens sound marvelous and the timing was perfect. How great it is that Flynn got to meet them and become used to them and be big brother! And I had not heard the story of how you came to have Flynn. What a terrific story! It's so wonderful how things sometimes just fall into place....in spite of our maybe bumbling around.

Sending a huge hug your way-please do keep us posted.

Love,
Sus

I think and have always thought that Flynn just naturally was a guy with stories to be told . Maybe it is just the way Trish always has told them that makes them come alive for all of us. It is also, through the years been a constant that is now sadly missed. I'll never forget Flynn in his All Blacks outfit. Definitely should have been the poster dog for them. They missed out on that one.

I miss hearing about him too.:o Flynny, our Energizer doggy.

Big hugs Trish. xxxooo

Hey all :) we are doing OK here adjusting to the new normal, as with everyone it is the little things that catch you. I decided to have scrambled eggs for breakfast today, making them suddenly remembered the last time would have been for Flynny, trying to get him to eat. He loved those eggs so I ate them with a smile on my face remembering my boy! Gave a little to the kittens, they not like them much lol

Still not ready to write his story out, will be a novel I am sure. I am playing our song right now, this song seemed to come on the radio so many times after we left the vets... was quite strange, so now it is "our song" maybe a little strange to have a song with my dog, but I love it and it makes me smile too ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCBSSwgtg4

Thanks for your messages xxxxx

I love that you have a song with him. I think it's perfect. <3

Stairway to Heaven is my song for Lena. I had been wondering after she left me why there wasn't a song for us and then Stairway came on...and there it was! When I'm at my saddest driving to/from work it almost always comes on the radio and I know that Lee knows I need a sign...and I know she is with me.

I love that you have a song too. Firsts are hard, I dreaded all the firsts.

I think of our wonder boy all the time. The other day, Koko and I were out walking and saw a dog. I told Koko, that little girl reminds me of Flynny, about the same size and similar coloring with that awesome look on her face. It was nice to think she reminded me so much of Flynn, though truth be told Flynn was a very handsome boy, so she really could not hold a candle to him.

But now when I see her walking, I will think of your darling.

So that's a good smiley memory:)

It sure is!

There are tons of good smiley memories when it comes to our wonder boy. Snoozing on the couch, with(Elle)the devil cat, in front of the fire at your folks house. Both of them cozy and warm. Obviously Flynny was unaware that Elle was there. "A good smiley memory" :)

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So that's a good smiley memory:)

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I was out shopping today and in the background I heard your and Flynny's song playing on the radio. "Your my Sweetheart". That was a smiley moment as I thought of you both. :p:p:):)

Hey Trish, very worried about you and your family after this horrible New Zealand earthquake over the weekend!!!! Please check in when you can, OK?

Marianne

Wondering the same here, Trish. I'll check on FB to see if there is word from you. Praying you and yours are all alright!

I've spoken with Trish and she is okay. No damage and no one hurt.

She doesn't come to the forum very often any more since Flynn passed.

Well, thanks for letting us know, Sharlene.

Hello everyone! A few years have gone by since I last posted here, but I was thinking about my Flynny alot tonight and my thoughts turned to this page so thought I would pop in and say Hi :)

Not so many familiar faces here now by the look of things, but I well remember the support we all had and I am sure the newbies are still receiving that same great advice. I just read the last few pages of this thread and it brought back a lot of memories. I am sitting here wanting Addy's margarita and Marianne's cheese dip! :cool:

I never got another dog, but my neighbour who has been a committed cat person up until now lost her old boy a couple of months ago and out of the blue decided she was getting a dog! So now I have a wee black lab/collie cross rescue doggo living next door! We have a gate between us and Maggie seems to like spending a lot of time visiting me. Beaudy (oriental blue) and Lozz (seal point siamese) are none too thrilled with this development and seem to enjoy reminding her who is boss and it sure isn't the puppy!

We took Maggie for a walk to the beach tonight, it so reminded me of all the 1000s of times I did that with Flynn and I guess that is what got me thinking about him so much today. It's strange because I've always been the one who talked about getting another dog, but she never has until now and it has thrown me for a bit of a loop. I think I am a wee bit jealous while still being happy for her of course! But I am still working full-time so don't think it is right for me to get one now, plus my cats would have a coronary! They just turned 4 last week and are both quite dog like themselves anyway :o

Otherwise life ticks on, Mum and Dad are still doing fairly well and living in their own house, they are now 84 and 87 so I am lucky they are still mostly independent. My niece Jade had a baby (Indie) who is turning 3 next weekend and we all love her to bits and I have her quite a lot to stay which is great fun. Jade and her partner got married in June, they decided on Thailand for the wedding so 13 of us headed over including Indie who managed the trip like a little pro! Beautiful wedding and a fantastic trip and lots of memories made.

Miss all my besties from here, we sure did have a lot of fun between all the crisis and I think of you often xxx

Oh Trish, my heart skipped a beat this morning when I logged on and saw Flynn’s avatar pop up — dear boy dressed in his All Blacks Jersey!!! I’m just that excited to see you back here once again :D:D:D:D

Sadly, you’re right that our activity has really slowed down around here. It seems as though Facebook has taken over the world and forums like this don’t generate the same interest or engagement that we once did. But there are a few stubborn ones of us here who refuse to let the fire die out ;-). So anytime the mood may strike you to stop back by for a chat, we’ll be here!!!! I’ve still got plenty of chocolate and also cheese recipes, and Addy’s still known to drop by from time to time with her shaker, especially around the holidays. I’ll bet Kathy will soon log on, and maybe even Sharlene, too, if we can drag her away from her work desk. And of course our other dear staffers, as well. So we can still muster a mini-party, I’m sure of it!

And now, down to business! Soooooooo glad to hear that your kittens are all grown up and doing well! And of course your parents, too (How about Elle, the devil cat????). Maggie sounds like a little love, and for sure, I’ll bet she’s stirring up a lot of doggy memories for you. Flynny and Peg will always be especially linked for me because we lost them together. You know, there’s still not one day that goes by that I don’t think about Peg. Partly because we still have Luna (thank goodness) and they were such a pair. In my mind’s eye, I still see them walking side-by-side whenever I head out the door with Luna. But partly, just because. Just because she was such a dear big black girl. And now I have a new loss — my mom passed away in January. In two weeks she would have been 100. She didn’t quite make it that far, though, and so now I’m trying to learn how to plow ahead without her, too.

Losses like that make it all the sweeter to see old friends popping back up once again! So here you are, and what a grand way to start the morning here in the northern hemisphere :-). Gotta run for now and get ready for Luna’s walk. She can’t go nearly as far these days, but she still gets just as excited to be going at all. And maybe by the time I get back, someone else will have joined in our chat. It’s just so darn good to see you!

Marianne

Oh goodness, Trish! Like Marianne my heart sped up when I saw Flynn's thread at the top of the board this morning! (here is where we need a heart icon! so just imagine a whole line of bright red happy hearts!) It is so good to hear from you again and especially good to hear such good things happening in your life. You sound as if you are happy with your place in life for the moment and I am so very glad for that! Enjoy Maggie....seems like she is a bright beacon bringing back memories you cherish while leaving the majority of the care and worry to your neighbor! :D:D:D Perfect situation....kinda like being an aunt - you love 'em then pass them back to mom and dad for the daily routines and care! :D:D:D

The wedding sounds lovely! My oldest niece is getting married this summer and at first they planned to hold it in Mexico which would have been wonderful but they finally decided to do it at the lake where she and her family have spent most of their summers. More of us will be able to attend this way. ;) I am glad your folks are doing well and managing to continue on with their lives much as always. Getting older alone is tough so I am glad they have you as well as each other. Treasure every moment as I'm sure you do.

My heart breaks a little when I think of how our beloved home here has slowed. I so miss the days when we were all here, a family that shared so much more than Cushing's. But this place has given me so many friends that I believe will last a lifetime and memories I will hold dear til my last breath. I think I would have lost my wee little mind without this forum and the folk, and dogs!, that filled it, including you and our precious Flynn. His story is still used to help others facing adrenalectomies as is the invaluable list of questions you put together for us. You and Flynn imprinted on this place deeply and continue to help others.

All my babies are new since you were here last with the exception of Sophie who keeps on ticking thankfully tho she is mostly deaf now and suffers from her coyote attack more than before. My precious Trinket and Brick have joined their sister, Squirt, at The Bridge as have several others you didn't get to meet. These days I am owned by a big, healthy, male (ALLLLL the things I don't do in dogs! :D ) mutt named Bud who adopted me 3 1/2 years ago in spite of my intense efforts to find him another home. HE decided this was his new home and that was that! :D I think he is part Golden Retriever, part Carolina Dog, and part Wet Noodle - if it looks like you might pet him he goes limp and falls onto his back for easy access. :rolleyes::D Tilly is the newest addition - another foster fail. LOL She looks a bit like Squirt with wild yellow hair but is smaller and her personality is nothing like Squirt's. Squirt was fiercely independent but Tilly loves to be close at all times. She's been with us since April but it feels as if she has been here always - she is a perfect fit.

Drop in when you can and let us know how things are going! It has been such a delight to chat with you a bit this morning....I think my day will be muchly brightened now!

Hugs,
Leslie

Yay!!!!! The night crew has returned!!!! I have missed you Trish!!!! I so long for the way the forum used to be. 24/7, there was always someone here to chat and keep others company. You and Mel covered the night shift oh so well. Chatting about everything and nothing at all. Just being together. Then bright and early the following morning the (US) east coast would awaken and take over, followed by the west coast a few hours later. I especially loved it when we would rally around a member and many of us would join in together for hours at a time. Those were the days! Tina would even be up with potty runs with Jasper and log on to join us for a chat. It seems like those days are gone, but they will always be cherished in my heart. Newbies still get help, but it is different.

So glad to hear that your folks are doing well. Mine are both still with me. They are in their late 80's now. They have numerous health challenges. Each day is a new adventure.

Buddy has been gone almost 6 1/2 years now. I will never get over his loss. Such a large, loving presence in that little body. He was not a dog. He was a mindful family member and is missed greatly.

So happy to hear that your kitties are doing well. It must be wonderful to have a new puppy next door. You get to be an auntie without all the responsibility. You little neice sounds adorable. Having a little one around, especially at the holidays, makes everything so much better!

Is Elle - alias devil cat, still around???

Please continue to return to us and post updates when you can. Thanks so much for dropping by!!

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Yay!!!!! The night crew has returned!!!! I have missed you Trish!!!! I so long for the way the forum used to be. 24/7, there was always someone here to chat and keep others company. You and Mel covered the night shift oh so well. Chatting about everything and nothing at all. Just being together. Then bright and early the following morning the (US) east coast would awaken and take over, followed by the west coast a few hours later. I especially loved it when we would rally around a member and many of us would join in together for hours at a time. Those were the days! Tina would even be up with potty runs with Jasper and log on to join us for a chat. It seems like those days are gone, but they will always be cherished in my heart.

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Ain’t that the truth!!!! And it’s so great to be talking together again, even if just for a little while :D. OK, so now we have four of us, and I’m sending up some flares for others to join us, too. Ah yes, Tina! And does anybody have a way to contact Mel? It would be so lovely to see those girls again, too...

Anyway, Trish, we know you can’t stay forever. But you can’t leave us in suspense just yet. By popular demand, we want to hear what’s happened to Elle. And some more stories of your own would sure be welcome. Can you tell you’ve been missed? :rolleyes:

Patiently awaiting further word,
Marianne

Good morning.. hi to Marianne, Leslie and Kathie! So sorry to hear about your Mum Marianne, that would leave a huge gap in your life and I don't think it matters what age they are when they go they are irreplaceable :( your amazing Leslie taking in all the pups you have over the years, makes me laugh how Bud decided well this is home for me now and I staying!! Wet noodle indeed lol Yes Kathy it was fun wasn't it and I do often think of all the good friends who have come in and out of my life by visiting K9C x

Yes Elle is still with us. She is 9 now and still my parents faithful little companion. I'm not sure how long ago it was and if I was still posting here but at least 2 or 3 years back some a***hole shot her with a slug gun. It shattered her front elbow and she needed surgery and was in a cast for several weeks while it healed. She was struggling a bit with arthritis over winter and had a few visits to see lovely Mike who is still our vet, he has recently put her on cartrophen and told Mum who took her in.. oh Trish can give her these injections she used to do it with Flynny. So I am still doing that weekly for another couple of weeks then he will review and we can go out to monthly if all good. Now spring is here we are also hoping the warmer weather will help her. She is to have a dose of metacam if she looks obviously sore but Mum hasn't needed to give her much. The kittens (or cats now) are very healthy, they only have a yearly visit to Mike for a checkup and their vaccinations and long may it stay like that!

Hi Trish, (Waving wildly)!!!

So glad you returned to tell us about our beloved devil cat, Elle. I often think of the photo you shared with us with both Elle and Flynny snoozing on opposite end of the couch, in front of the fire at your folks house. So sorry to hear that Elle had been shot, but also relieved to hear that she is still around and recovering. You have the gift for story telling and do it so well. I could always see Flyinny digging up treasures in the sand, or Elle taking a swipe at Flynny. I loved to hear about Fresh catch Friday fish for dinner. So many moments shared together.

Thank you so much for updating us. You are truly missed. xxxooo

Oh how I miss everyone here. The years have passed, but our beautiful souls will always be connected through our Angels. We have since added a new poodle to our troop. He is a black toy named Toby. He plays with Latte, who has aged gracefully. Latte now is 13 going on 14. I know deep down, Latte still remembers his old Angel Bo and the times they shared. Toby has been a beautiful blessing and adds so much laughter to our lives.

Keeping the spirit alive, Always,
Belinda Creel
Angel Bo, Latte (13) and Toby (3)

Trish, how nice to see you on K9 again. Flynn and you were both larger than life to so many of us. I do miss Flynn in his All Blacks coat, off to mascot the games with you and your dad. What great adventures you shared and shared with us. Thank you for that Trish. You brought great joy to K9.
Hugs

Thought it time for a post to Flynnys thread! There has to be one post from me in 2020, the year to forget. Covid pandemic though we have not had it as bad as many other countries. Mum and dad in and out of hospital doing their best to scare the shite out of us multiple times, not totally unexpected at 86 & 88 but stressful none the less. Breast cancer for me but doing ok from that. Ohhh and the big flood couple months back that brought a landslide down in my back yard that is still to be fixed. Hmmmm is that all? 2020 can feck off!!!

Flynny was a positive dog and I always remember Addy saying to just focus on one good thing so I do having a plus to all this! After all the pestilence, flood, cancers of 2020 the fact that we are still standing and have got through it shows how strong we really are! So I hope all of are still standing strong with your pups and may 2021 be a better year for Us all! Happy New Year lovelies :cool::p

PS plus if anyone has margaritas, chocolate, chips and dip on hand I could sure use some! x

PPS I thought if something else positive I lost 10kg probably because of none of the above like chocolate etc combined with stress, has to be a silver lining eh!

Oh it is so good to hear from you, Trish! Tho I am sorry to hear about the trials and tribulations you have had to face this year I am very glad you are doing ok in spite of them. I've been watching a show that is supposed to be filmed in New Zealand, "Brokenwood Mysteries", and I can't help but think of you and Flynn so often. The country is gorgeous and I can just see the two of you walking along the beach enjoying every moment. I am sure those are some of your most treasured memories.

Three babies share my world - Bud, Sophie and the new foster fail as of last April, Tilly - a Yorkie, LH Chi, ???? mix. And I dog sit so I often have several others in the house tho that has slowed down this year with limited traveling happening. Hopefully over the next year or so things will get back to some semblance of normal. How are your kitties doing?

I miss the good old days here a great deal and know I am not alone in that. I work for a huge Facebook Cushing's group but with over 12,000 members developing relationships is almost impossible. Those years here when our family was thriving saved my life and sanity over and over and over, bringing much laughter, hope, and joy into my little world. So hearing from those from that past is always such a blessing. Thank you for dropping in and sharing with us again. You will always be so cherished here, you and Flynny both.

I hope 2021 brings you health, joy, peace, and love enough to last the rest of your days. Please let us know how you are doing!
Great big hugs,
Leslie

YAY Trish, so good to see you back here!!!! Yikes, even without COVID, it sounds like you’ve had your hands full with medical stress this past year. Thank goodness you and your family are all OK now as the new year dawns. We are soooooooooooooooo ready for it, aren’t we all???

If you’ve been reading our COVID thread here, you know that my life right now is totally self-contained and boring. But sometimes “boring” is just fine because it means no crisis, and I think 2020 has been one of those times when boring is actually very good. As Leslie said, I sure do miss all the conversation around here, though, and that’s why it’s grand to see you stopping by. And yes, ma’am, I’ve got plenty of chips and chocolate on hand to share if we could just put together another party! Margaritas would be lovely, of course, and a nice change from the “candy cane martinis” I’ve been putting together over the holiday (little candy canes dangling on the side of the martini glass to add some pink and peppermint flavor into the mix...). Sounds a bit sweetly disgusting, I know, kind of like Peppermint Schnapps. But it does add a bit of festivity to our shut-in winter evenings ;-)))).

Anyway, so good to see you, and to savor memories of Flynn and Peg. And oh, is Elle still with us in this world? I’d love to know.

In the meantime, best wishes to you and the kitties, and to all whom you hold near and dear!
Marianne

Waving to you this morning, Trish. I dunno whether you still get notifications of postings here, but I’ve been thinking of you and Flynn and just wanted to reach out. Yesterday was the fifth anniversary of Peg leaving us, and Flynny was on my mind as well since he had gone ahead of her just one week earlier. It’s so hard to believe it’s been this long when sometimes it seems as though it was only a short while ago that we were all together. Time and memories can surely play tricks on us all. Anyway, I hope that things have settled down for you during this new year.

And here’s to Flynn and Peg, forever loved and treasured by their families near and far.

Marianne