Update on Flash

We are happy and sad at the same time to report that we have found a wonderful home for Flash. The very day the e-mail went out a friend of a friend told us that her grandmother had lost her husband this very January and might be interested. Mrs. Petty came to visit us and meet Flash on Thursday (the 31st). They ended up taking her with them that very day. Jack cried for about 20 minutes, but not since. I think it was just about the hardest thing i've ever had to do. Jack said, "No don't leave me Dashy, wait for me!" And after the car pulled away, "Come back Dashy come back!" We all had a good cry, and I told him that Dashy needed to go to a new home with Mrs. Petty to keep her company now. He said her name the next day, but hasn't mentioned her since. I find myself unlocking the back door to let her out in the mornings, and she's not there. I know she is really being loved on in her new home, and it's for Jack's good. But we will miss her like crazy. I've never not had a dog, so this may take some time getting used to. Anyway, here's to 5 great years with Flash/Dashy.