new from europe (arthritis and vetoryl?) - Ian, Flynn and Enya have passed

thank you, and a [belated] merry christmas to you and henry too!
[no internet for 2 days.]

tomorrow it will be a year already since i had to put flynn down.
he wasn't able to lead a normal bordercollie life anymore.
i've learned a lot since then, thanks to this forum.
luckily ian is doing ok on the 20 mg vetoryl.
enya is still looking pot bellied, drinking a bit more, but never had an accident in the house [she can hold it for 10 hours during the night]
she was always very food orientated from pup on, so that is not a symptom from cushing's for her.
so i will keep an eye on her for more symptoms, but so far so good.

Thinking of you and Flynn. Even when it is the right thing to do, it is still a hard thing to do.
They take a bit of our heart with them and leave a huge portion of their heart with us.

I'm glad that Ian is doing so well and hope that Enya continues to do well too.

hugs

I Haven't Left At All

I saw you gently weeping as you looked through photographs
You paused for just a moment at one that made you laugh;
But as you turned more pages the tears began to flow
You whispered that you missed me but I want you to know;
I softly licked those stinging tears that down your cheeks did fall,
I want to help you understand I haven’t left at all.

On those days that you are overcome with sorrow, pain and grief
I rest my head upon your leg to offer some relief.
When you take our walking path I’ve seen you turn around
Because I know you surely heard my paws upon the ground.

At night while you are sleeping I snuggle at your side,
You stroke my fur as you touch that place where I used to lie.
You said it’s just your heart playing tricks upon your mind
But rest assured I’m really there, my Spirit’s left behind.

I know your heart is hurting; it’s like an open sore,
You think my life has ended and you won’t see me anymore.
But for those of us bound tight by love, death is not the curtain call;
It’s really the eternal beginning that waits for us all.

So, dear Master, as you live your life I patiently await
For us to be together when you pass through Heaven’s gate

Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this "first". I know your sweet boy is watching over you still...and always.
Hugs,
Leslie

Dear Iris,

Just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you today, as well, and to thank you for all your helpful posts to others here even at times when you may be feeling low yourself. I know today must feel especially hard, but you did the right thing for Flynn as painful as it was. Today we all join you in honoring your dear brave boy.

Marianne

Firsts are just plain crappy.

Big hugs to you. I understand.

Big (((hugs))) from me too Iris!

thank you all for the kind words on this day.
it doesn't feel like one year already, but it is.
luckily ian and enya are still doing fine for their age.
we do have a few inches of snow and they do like it a lot, but i think it will be melted by tomorrow.
up till a few days ago it was 10-12C/50-60F , so like last year, no winter yet!

it is 11.42 pm right now, so almost 2015!
i want to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!

Happy New Years Iris, Ian, Enya

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