Yesterday I wasn't ready to write a post about it, although I alluded to our loss with an image of Flash joining Benny over the "rainbow bridge." Sweet Flash was ill for a while and we took him to the vet yesterday knowing that there was probably nothing else they could do for him. He would barely eat and was having trouble with steps, and often he did not want to even get out of bed. Dr. Vick showed me how he reacted whenever she touched his hips, snapping his head around to look at what she was doing. This was his way of showing the touch was alarming him because something hurt.
The top picture is from a year ago. He was still doing pretty well then, although he had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure months before that. He was on multiple pills for it.
The second picture was taken automatically with a Moultrie trail cam that I have aimed on our front walk. It is the last picture taken of him.
The collage is made up with other cropped photos from the trail cam, all taken this summer.
We miss dear Flash.
Oh I am so sorry for your loss - Flash looks like such a sweet little guy. By the time my Angel Shiloh left for the Bridge, he also had stopped eating and even tho he could get around altho his stamina was gone, he made it quite clear that he was ready to go - didn't show or make any noise of pain but just his look like "I'm done with this now".
ReplyDeleteI love your collage of Flash - R.I.P. dear Flash, now you can take walks all over the meadows beyond the Bridge without any discomfort.
Mom Kim
Sorry to hear that, I feel your pain as we lost one of ours early this year
ReplyDelete...it's hard to lose a friend. I'm off to pay your respects to a friend's family today.
ReplyDeleteHello, so sorry about Flash! I have been there with my Goldie Girl, it is hard letting go.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Flash. Having lost my dog Bear over two years ago, I well know the pain. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHe was a grand and good dog, a true friend. I'm very sorry.
ReplyDeleteLindo este belo cão.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Feriado.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Really sorry. He had such a friendly face and eyes
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, but he has left you with fond memories and I am sure it is kinder to end his days in peace than to allow him to suffer. My thoughts are with you. I have been through this so many times in my life and it never gets easier. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteOh My.... I am so sorry to hear about Flash.... I am sure that he has joined Benny 'over the rainbow bridge' now..... Thinking about you... Loss is hard!!!
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Betsy
It is always so heartbreaking to lose a dear friend like Flash! Sending good thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read the sad news about Flash.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you.
All the best Jan
I'm so sorry, Linda. As you know, I also lost my Zephyr a week ago. My heart aches for your loss. Your love for Flash gave him joy through his life and peace from his pain. That's the best we can do for our sweet, furry loves. Hugs to you. <3
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ReplyDeleteSorry about the deletions - I obviously can't spell this morning! I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your sweet Flash. I think he had a lovely life with you, and you were with him at the end - so he knew how much he was loved.
ReplyDeleteIt's always heartbreaking to lose a beloved furry member of the family. Hugs.
Oh so sorry----our pets are so much of our family we cannot bear the loss sometimes. Wrap the memories around your heart and remember good Flash
ReplyDeleteMB
So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I'm so sorry to read this news. I know how much Flash was a part of your family. He was such a sweet dog. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Flash. Losing a member of the family like that is always sad.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to read you lost your dear Flash. Always so hard to have to say goodbye to our beloved family. Sending a big hug.
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