Anne Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Flying Lynch 4/16/99 - 9/28/10 Age 11 Adopted by me: 6/30/01 Racing name: Flying Lynch Pet Name: Lynch and Mr. L Lynch was a long legged FAST racer in the fall of 2000 at the fall nationals and he was purchased at auction for a very large sum of money. In the spring of 2001, he had an accident on the track, in a night race, he failed to take the turn and ran straight into the rail. His racing kennel trainer thought maybe he had a detached retina due to the accident because he didn’t seem to see well after his accident. When he went to the specialist, he was diagnosed with PRA and within about 2 weeks, he was neutered, teeth cleaned and was on his way to me! I’ll always be grateful to Donna Strawbridge Weeks for bring him to me on her day off, I met her in Indianapolis. (I lived in Cincinnati then) Lynch was a big boy, tall and lean and semi spooky. He didn’t want to come out of his cage much in the beginning and finally I had to insist that he stay out for a bit every day, and longer every day! By the time he was with me for a year, he was totally blind. But he was a fast learner and had mastered some basic commands that would stay with him for the 9 years he spent with me. Lynch was loving and sweet and I never once heard him bark I don’t think! He was stoic and easy going and when he occasionally stepped on someone he always looked startled. He ate well and got along with most everyone. His seeing eye dog was Frasier, and then when Frasier left, it was Phantom and when Phantom left, he depended mostly on me. The girls always seemed to give him a little grief, snarking at him when he got too close and they thought he was going to step on them. He loved to have his ears rubbed and hated to have his toenails trimmed in his later years. One of the things that never bothered Lynch was storms, he’d go out and do his business in the worst rain and thunder, not a problem! Until this last month, he always slept on the floor at the foot of my bed, ALWAYS. The last month he’s had a limp in his right leg and the past 2 days he was unable to squat to poop without falling. It was time for Lynch to leave me, and my heart is forever missing a piece that he carried away with him. My big beautiful cow dog is gone and I miss him terribly. Dogs' lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you're going to lose a dog, and there's going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence, because you can't support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There's such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware it comes with an unbearable price. Maybe loving dogs is a way we do penance for all the other illusions we allow ourselves and for the mistakes we make because of those illusions." Dean Koontz, The Darkest Evening of The Year (Chapter 59, p.408) A recent pic of Lynch Lynch when he first came home! A blind Lynch running in the snow! Fearless he was! (back in Ohio!) Lynch here, about a year or so ago! And one more of when I first got him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so very sorry for the loss of your very handsome boy. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Lynch. What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of how special he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a wonderful story, extremely well told. It moved me. I'm so sorry for you loss. May Lynch run fast and free, taking in all the sights his new surroundings have to offer him. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Lynch. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so sorry for your huge loss. What a roll model. Enjoying life even thru blindness is truly amazing. He is one of the greyt ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so sorry. He was a very beautiful houndie boy. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am so very sorry Anne that your special boy had to leave. God speed to you handsome, for you truly know how very much you are loved Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyFrost Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a beautiful boy! Hugs to you. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NQ3X Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a beautiful boy! Thank you for loving him. I'm sorry he's gone. Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. He ws very special Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jettcricket Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a handsome boy...I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadosgirl Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. RIP Lynch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a gorgeous boy! I'm so sorry for your loss! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosborne Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry Anne, I remember you talking of him when you use to pick up the food from me years ago, he was lucky to have had such a wonderful life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Oh, Anne, I was so hoping this would happen later than sooner. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet boy. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry he had to leave. He was incredibly blessed to have you. Run with the wind, gallant Lynch. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed sweet Lynch Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 A life well lived and well loved. I am sorry for your loss Anne. Rest well Lynch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 When I saw the name my heart sunk What a handsome guy. I know you love him lots. Run like the wind and now you can see where you are going as well as feel the wind Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to a well loved grey. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Lynch was a beautiful boy.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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