R.I.P Bailey

[MichaelHarris]

Lifelong friend just died.

[Tansy_Gold]

1. condolences to you

and all who loved Bailey.

:hug:


Tansy Gold
and

Chiquita
Biscuit
Moby
Mattie

[bondwooley]

136. I think every day of my dear friend, Snout, who passed away a year ago, My heart goes out to you. n

[DeschutesRiver]

152. My heart goes out to the OP for the loss of Bailey, and to you for your loss of Snout

It has been two years last month since my beloved Chelsea passed away, and I still think of her every single day. I know now that I will think of her every day for the rest of my life, as she was one of the best dogs I've ever had the pleasure to know.

Condolences to all who have known the best friends we can ever have in our dogs, and who've also known the pain of their passing from our lives forever.

[goclark]

156. R.I.P. I'm crying for all pet lovers and my Muffy.......

I wrote this in response to an article posted here about how helpful Dogs can be in Emergencies .....

Posted by goclark in General Discussion
Mon Aug 10th 2009, 05:20 AM



He was 11 when he died.

1. One evening I was sitting on the couch watching television. All of a sudden I thought I was having a heart attack. Like Superman ~ Muffy jumped in my lap and started licking me all over my face -- I mean frantically!!! He would not stop!!

When he did stop,he was panting he was so exhausted.

When he stopped I realized that the attack had stopped but I still called 911.... They found out that it was a reaction to a Medication I had been taking.

He just sat there looking at me and sitting right at my feet. He would not take his eyes off of me.

2. I had a pet sitter for Muffy and she told me that when her dog had seizures Muffy would put his paw on her 60 pound dog's paw until the seizure was over.It was hard to believe.

Later she told me that she had told Muffy to come and get her whenever "Baby" was having a seizure. Muffy would rush to find her.

3.One night I was doing the Prep for my colon test.I had to run to the bathroom when the medicine started to work.

You know how that goes -- I staggered out of the bathroom and Muffy had mirrored my experience! He has runny bowels like I had never seen him have ever!

4.The sitter told me that one evening Muffy ran up the stairs barking out of control. He kept barking until she followed him down stairs. He led her to the kitchen and somehow gas was escaping. My Little Muffy led her to it.

5.I had some female surgery and was sent home from the hospital with all those wires etc. I was afraid that Muffy would get wrapped up in the wires but he never did. He sat by me and/or followed me night and day.

I was so afraid that while I was sleeping he would accidentally touch me and bother the stitches - he never did. The Dr. said I would be able to go back to work in about 6 weeks. One morning I woke up and Muffy was walking across my stomach! Nothing hurt! I was well almost six weeks to the day.

6.My Mother was called in the middle of the night - her best friend had died. Mom was not crying but she went to bed and I went to bed in my room. I woke up and looked for Muffy in his favorite spot at the foot of my bed. He was not there -- he was with my Mom. Snuggled up close to her. I tried to get him to go with me but he growled at me as if to say " How Dare You!" He slept with her for 4 nights. How did he know that she was grieving?

When the Vet realized that Muffy had only a few days to live, he gently told me that he found it worked best for the owner to be there when the final Medication was given.

I told him I couldn't bear to watch but I found myself holding Muffy in my arms following the Vet. I looked and my 88 yrs. Mom was right behind me.

The doctor gave him the Med and Muffy never took his eyes off of me.
He looked directly at me as if only the two of us were present. He
licked my nose and he went softly to sleep.

I can't stop crying now but through my tears I am so moved that so many people will be helped by this finding. This News would make Muffy so happy! He is probably saying, " I tried to tell you we could do it!"

[renate]

158. what amazing and lovely stories

Muffy is probably on Bailey's welcoming committee.

:cry: for Muffy and Bailey. Dogs are the best--if they ran the world, or if we ran the world by their principles, what a beautiful world it would be.

[goclark]

160. Muffy is probably telling Bailey that he knew he was coming

Dogs are just so special.

So many people tell me that I should get another Dog.

I just can't do it.

I'll know when/if.... because I believe I will just get a feeling that Muffy wants me to do it.

Until then I'll have my Memories. :hug:

[Rainbowreflect]

172. I am crying too.

I remember holding my beloved Golden, Micky, as he fell asleep for the last time. All he was was a big ball of furry love. I miss him everyday even with the 3 I have now.

[foxfeet]

2. I'm sorry for your loss. May he have a safe journey to the Otherworld.

I wish you peace and healing.

[virgogal]

3. Aw,God. It's the worst. I'm so sorry.

[malaise]

4. I share your pain

Been there :grouphug:

[Subdivisions]

5. Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry for you Michael. What a precious friend... n/t

[arthritisR_US]

6. Gawd, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful friend he was.

:hug::cry:

[hlthe2b]

7. Ahhh... Lifelong friend indeed. There can be done better...

Only fellow dog lovers can possibly understand, and I am most definitely one.

My sympathy on this, among the most difficult losses. May the memories of Bailey bring you peace and some happy moments as you move forward.

[Mz Pip]

8. So sorry.

I think one of the hardest things about being human is that we have such a short amount of time with our beloved pets. It doesn't keep us from having them, but it hurts none the less when we lose them.

RIP Bailey.

[eleny]

9. Oh, it's tough

My condolences. http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php?wahl=5&ziel=traurig

He looks like he was a wonderful friend.

[CBR]

10. My sympathies

:hug:

[eridani]

11. Safe passage, Bailey

A really wonderful pup.

[Call Me Wesley]

12. Safe passage to Bailey.

May he be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, MichaelHarris.

[canadianbeaver]

13. So very sorry ......(((michael)))

He looks like a good old dude....RIP Bailey

[sinkingfeeling]

14. I'm so sorry. Bailey was beautiful and wise.

[xultar]

15. What a beautiful soul. I'm sorry you lost your friend. RIP Bailey.

[LisaM]

16. Awww, a sweetie

15 years is a good, long life for a golden. He was loved!

[JuniperLea]

17. I'm so sorry for your loss...

I hope Bailey meets up with my Cooper in dog heaven... dog lovers have a heavy cross to bear with these precious short lifes.

[DevonRex]

18. I'm so sorry. Let me tell you about a dream I had the other night...

Our beloved dog died in June 2008. And oh lord, we miss him terribly. His ashes are on our mantle.

But about that dream...

I dreamed about him. He was healthy and running around like he was a pup again. And funny thing was, even in the dream I knew he was dead and so did HE. But he wanted me to see that he was happy and no longer felt any aches and pains and he could see well nad he could run and jump and play.

I'll never forget that dream or him. And your Bailey is happy and healthy now, too, and he'll always be with you.

[myrna minx]

19. I am so sorry for you loss.

:cry:

[abbeyco]

20. I'm so sorry for your loss

I'm sure Bailey was a well-loved dog. Peace to you :hug:

[iscooterliberally]

21. Welcome to the bridge Bailey

I'm sure Bailey is sharing a t-bone with my old Cisco who went up early last year. My condolences.:grouphug:

[catbyte]

22. Condolences on your precious Bailey

Safe journey to the Rainbow Bridge, buddy.

:cry:

Diane

Anishnabe in MI

[Captain Hilts]

23. Say 'Hi' to Little Skeezix. nt

[livetohike]

24. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hug: for you and everyone who loved Bailey. I hope all the good memories you have of times with Bailey will make you smile and ease the sadness.

[hobbit709]

25. R.I.P. Bailey

I'm so sorry

[Echo In Light]

26. Condolences. I'd be heartbroken if one of our kitter friends passed on.

:pals:

[ellie]

27. Rest in peace Bailey

[Dinger]

28. My Condolences

It wasn't that long ago that we lost Shakey. Pets are family members, and their loss hurts.

[aquart]

29. He was loved every day of his life.

He never knew hunger or cruelty because you were there. He would be with you still if he could.

You had the great good fortune to have his love and give him yours. Grief is the last privilege of love.

You will never forget him and he will never be replaced. But there is another dog who needs you and will love you and will be someone else completely different for you to get to know. Go find him. You have a vacancy. Fill it.

[driver8]

59. What a beautiful sentiment...

After we lost our dog Cody, a couple of weeks later I told my wife that the house was too empty and quiet. So, we went down to our shelter and adopted Buddy. There will always be a place in my home for a dog or two.

[JeffR]

107. It's still worth logging on to DU

to read things like this. Bless you, aquart. Truth really is beauty.

[glinda]

30. Oh no. How very very sad. I am so sorry.....

[glinda]

31. Dupe. Self delete

[mindfulNJ]

32. So so sorry:(

I have a 12 year old black lab...I feel for you. Rest in peace Bailey.:cry:

[dixiegrrrrl]

33. AwJeez, Michael.....

I know.
Believe me, I know.

So very very sorry.

[Happyhippychick]

34. I lost a golden last year as well. So sorry for your loss.

[old mark]

35. Very sorry for your loss - our dog is sick again after surgery, and

we are hoping for just a little more time with him.


mark

[Bobbie Jo]

36. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[MoonRiver]

37. I'm so sorry.

She/he looks so adorable and precious. Rest in peace dear Bailey.

[Dr.Phool]

38. My condolences.

Lost my 13 year companion, The Fudd in October.

Get another on soon, if you can. I got this little Tasmanian Devil about 2 weeks later at Retriever Rescue. She weighed 8.5lb then. 45 yesterday.

[saracat]

39. My deepest condolences. These are the friends worth having

and their loss is irreplacable.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

40. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs.

:hug:

[alstephenson]

41. I'm so sorry for your loss of Bailey.

[ShortnFiery]

42. Oh, my sincere and deepest sympathy.

What a beautiful face!

He's now a beautiful spirit waiting for you by The Rainbow Bridge.

http://www.rainbowbridge.com/


May our Higher Power Bless you, Bailey and all those you hold dear. :grouphug:

[rasputin1952]

43. ...

:hug:

[DearAbby]

44. RIP, Job well done faithful friend.

and hugs to you to comfort you.

[GentryDixon]

45. Sweet face.

I am so sorry. I know the loss you are feeling.

[Shiraz]

48. He looks like Kelsey

My lab-shepard mix who passed 9 years ago, At 17. Have since gotten another dog but he still lives in my heart. Hope you feel better soon.

[MichaelHarris]

46. THANK YOU

every one, it's so much harder than I ever imagined.

[lukasahero]

47. I'm so very sorry for your loss

What a beautiful dog. It's so difficult to lose them and I know your heart just aches.

:hug:s and condolences.

"Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest..."

[ceile]

49. So sorry!

:hug:

[Berry Cool]

50. Aw. I'm sorry. It is always so hard to lose a pet.

Especially a devoted companion. :hug: to you.

[jgraz]

51. Damn. My sympathies.

:cry:

[Fumesucker]

52. Where dogs go when they die, that's where I want to go.. n/t

[gleaner]

53. I'm sorry about Bailey ...

It's hard to lose a friend. Take care of yourself and I'll hold you in my thoughts.

[Lord Helmet]

54. Man that sucks. My condolences.

[uppityperson]

55. awwww, I am so sorry. I have an old guy too, not looking forward to it. My condolences.

[driver8]

56. I'm so sorry...

Everyone who has been owned by dogs has been there -- and it never gets easier.

RIP, sweet Bailey.

[nadinbrzezinski]

57. HUGS

[G_j]

58. so sorry

beautiful picture

RIP Bailey

[bigwillq]

60. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Stinky The Clown]

61. Man I hate these stories

They're truly the best friends one can imagine.

They're truly part of the family.

They're truly the embodiment of "unconditional love"

May Bailey dwell happily for eternity in the warm sunny fields just over the Rainbow Bridge.

May the two of you be someday reunited.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

62. it is so very painful. Let yourself cry.

Crying is healing, as hard and as long and as often as you need.

I'm crying now myself...been crying quite a bit lately--two year anniversary coming along--lost my baby, Weenie, suddenly, unexpectedly. She was eleven. I ache to see her and cuddle her again. Someday.



We all understand where you are. I know you can get support here anytime you need...just ask.


My sig pic is Shrimpy--

[JeffR]

63. What a beautiful dog.

Deepest sympathies, Michael.

[greencharlie]

64. my heart is with you...

we lost our girl in January and it's tough, really tough. They are the best friends any person can have and I prefer them to 99% of humans.

Hang in there... it get's a little better, every day. If you ever need help, there's a great online message board you can find of you google pet loss grief.

[VOX]

65. Thank you for giving Bailey your unconditional love and a lifetime of companionship.

I know the loss of your cross-species family member is heartbreaking. Nothing can truly soothe that pain but the passage of time. You'll always carry Bailey in your heart, and he'll remain close to you in that way.

Take care and go safely --

[UpInArms]

66. blessings to you and to Bailey - long may you love

and continue to love all the creatures that depend upon us and we, in turn, depend upon them.

:grouphug:

UIA

and from:
Hank
Lily
Indie
Shadow
Wrex
Betty

[BrklynLiberal]

67. I am so very, very sorry. Losing a friend who loves unconditionally is always painful.

Time and tears....the only things that help.

We Have A Secret

We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.

Author Unknown

[EFerrari]

68. I'm so sorry, Michael. I went through that four years ago

and it was the worst.

:hug:

[proud patriot]

69. It's so friggin herd

we just lost our Rosco .. he made to 14 which is great for a golden retriever ..
Doesn't make it any easier . A hug because I know the pain of loss :hug:

[Mojeoux]

70. So Sorry!

Heaven won't be Heaven without our doggies.

[sweetroxie]

71. So sad

I know what it's like to lose a great dog. They get so under your skin. And under your guard. We let them in so deep that when they go the grief can be cavernous. Bailey is at peace now. May that be your consolation. My heart is with you.

Marcia and Roxie- friends for life no matter when that ends

[badgerpup]

72. Sorrow for your loss...

:hug:

[shireen]

73. a sweetheart ... i'm glad you had each other.

:hug:

[SaveOurDemocracy]

74. So sorry, Michael. Hugs for you.

[MissDeeds]

75. What a precious pooch

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, Michael. :hug:

[Maat]

76. To Bailey!

Healing and comforting consciousness to your wonderful family.

May you have eternal happiness playing in the huge playground in the Great Beyond.

[kestrel91316]

77. (sob)

[DainBramaged]

78. It always hurts when I realize the other person on the other side of this keyboard

lost their furbaby way too soon.


All my best.

[Patchuli]

79. Bless his sweet heart

and comfort for your sad heart. We have an old friend too. I think about how I will feel when we lose Lucky but you are never ready to say goodbye. :hug:

[will_in_chicago]

80. My condolences

Michael, I am sorry for your loss. May Bailey rest in peace and may his memory comfort you.

[SeattleGirl]

81. My condolences to you, Michael. He looks like he was a

real sweet dog.

[donheld]

82. I'm so very sorry!

Put it on www.rainbowbridge.com

[Hepburn]

83. Oh, nooooooo...

...:cry:

I am so deeply sorry.

[Faygo Kid]

84. Looks like a long and good life. Can you share?

Would like to hear stories about Bailey. That's part of life. I have had two run over, Tippy when I was 13 and Sasha (rescued) when I was 48. I never got over those, even though I have had many others. Actually, miss them all, but it's a blessing when you know they had a long life and you did all you could at the end. So here is to Bailey. Last fall for us, it was Missy - she was 16 and a rescued puppy farm Pom. We only have rescued dogs now - you know, only those who will rescue us. Here's Missy, from Christmas 2003. And thanks for loving Bailey, and even more for letting Bailey love you.

[blondeatlast]

85. Oh, I'm so very sorry. There is so much love in those eyes.

May it live on in your heart.

[mt13]

86. what a face...

I am so sorry.

[misanthrope]

87. Condolences. Been there**nm

**

[TuxedoKat]

88. What a sweet-looking dog

and I love that photo of him or her. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[1620rock]

92. Oh God it hurts so much...I lost my cherished cat Wren three weeks ago...the best friend I ever had.

[TuxedoKat]

174. Sorry

about the loss of your cat too.

[Gore1FL]

89. I am sorry.

My best buddy is pushing 14. I fear I will be in your place sooner rather than later.

[harmonicon]

90. awww... I'm sorry. That really sucks.

[Lifelong Protester]

91. So sorry for your loss, it is really tough to lose a friend as

faithful as a great dog.

[GreenPartyVoter]

93. I am so sorry *hugs*

[MichaelHarris]

94. Thank you so very much

It's been a pretty hard day.

[quarbis]

95. Rainbow Bridge

Bailey crossed it will be waiting for you.

[merh]

96. I'm so sorry to read this.

May the heartache ease over time.

Thank you for taking such good care of him and for letting him love you and for loving him.

:hug:

Rest Bailey, good dog.

[KT2000]

97. Oh, a sweet friend

you have my sympathy.
RIP Bailey

[OnyxCollie]

98. I'm so sorry.

They bring so much joy, but go so quickly.

[virgdem]

99. My deepest condolences to you and yours...

I have been where you are and the pain of loss that each of us feels, whether we are cat or dog people, is just as deep. Your Bailey is up at the Rainbow Bridge and he is waiting for you. May you have much peace and happy memories in days to come.

[roguevalley]

100. What a beautiful boy. He's happy and young and playing in the

sunshine in the Summerland. I wish you only peace.

[Lugnut]

101. I'm so sorry.

Animal lovers and those who've been owned by them know the pain you're suffering. :hug:

[Ohio Joe]

102. RIP

My condolences on your loss.

[havocmom]

103. Bailey plays free of the limits of a worn out body now

And my guess is he would want you to keep his youthful spirit in your heart, not the old dog you will mourn for.

A beloved old dog leaves a hell of a hole in one's heart when they take their leave. And they would probably want us not to feel such pain. Their love survives their bodies. Energy can't be destroyed.

But we miss their sounds, smells, touch.

Strength to you at this sad time.

May you feel the stirrings of a familiar soul around you.

[madmax]

104. Rest in peace, sweet Baily.

So sorry for your loss MichaelHarris. As one who has lost 4 furry friends I understand your loss. :hug:

[Matilda]

105. What a sweet face!

Losing a pet is so sad.

[earcandle]

106. I am so sorry. Losing a pet is hard. Such a cute guy.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

108. Hugs...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[KonaKane]

109. "If there are no dogs in Heaven,

...then when I die I want to go where they went."

Will Rogers

[orleans]

110. oh michael...

i have recently gone through a similar parting
it's heartbreaking
i'm so very sorry
but how wonderful to know bailey was so loved

so much love... so much love
it goes on and on
it's the tie that will keep you connected
love will keep bailey close to you
until you meet again

:cry: :hug: :cry: :hug:

[AllyCat]

111. I'm so sorry! What a wonderful photo of your beloved friend!

[JDPriestly]

112. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Looks like a great dog.

[ClayZ]

113. Awww .... I am sorry for you loss.

[The Midway Rebel]

114. Peace and prayers n/t

[Maru Kitteh]

115. I'm so sorry. Love persists - and that's a good thing.

[anniebelle]

116. So sorry for your loss.

You just have to know, as an animal lover all my life, that you did the best you could do for your friend while you were graced with his presence and he's now gone through that doggie door in heaven. May you find peace soon.

[leftynyc]

117. {{{MichaelHarris}}}

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there and know how heartbreaking it can be.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

118. (((((Michael)))))

My condolences :hug: :hug: :hug:

[newfie11]

119. I am SO SORRY

It is so hard to lose one. He was such a sweetie.

[democrank]

120. Peace, Bailey

[barbtries]

121. ah, i'm so sorry

'bye, Bailey.

[Paper Roses]

122. What a loss. Just looking at his face makes me cry for you.

Most of us have lost a special furry friend, the hole in our hearts never vanishes. R.I.P. Bailey

[border_town]

123. I am so sorry

I have two of these wonderful creatures and can only imagine the pain I will feel when I have to let one of them go. I hope his memories will bring you happiness.

[Altoid_Cyclist]

124. My condolences on your loss.

I'm more of a cat person when it comes to my own pets, but as the son of a Veterinarian I tend to love all animals and Bailey's a cutie.

Too many people just don't understand that you didn't just lose a pet, you lost a true friend and to my way of thinking, a family member.

[tavalon]

142. Absolutely, they are family members!

And often the best family members.

[Altoid_Cyclist]

153. No doubt about it.

The worst that my cat does to me is bite me when we're playing or occasionally to let me know that he's hungry. Family members on the other hand.........

My Dad told me countless times that the more he got to know people, the more that he loved animals. He once had a German Shepherd put its' teeth the whole way through his hand when he was treating it. His philosophy was that the dog didn't do anything wrong, it was his fault for allowing himself to get careless and that he would have done the same thing if he was the dog.

[radiclib]

125. So sad. My boy is also a Bailey

107-0740_img_2.jpg

Deepest sympathy. I can only imagine your pain. :cry:

[Ferretherder]

126. He's playin' with all my ferret friends that have gone on!

...and too many other dear pets to imagine!

Bon voyage, old guy!

...and condolences to you, my friend.

[westerebus]

127. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

[Vinca]

128. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful photo of Bailey.

[mod mom]

129. So sorry. I've felt that pain. why must dogs have such a short life?

We have a dogwood tree about to bloom that was planted with the ashes of our last two dogs. I told my kids who were very young when they passed that they have become part of that tree and the tree will help us keep all the good memories alive.

[a la izquierda]

130. aww, i'm so sorry...i know exactly how you feel

and i'm getting prepped to deal with it yet again. here's a hug from me and my pack:grouphug:

[Fire1]

131. Awww. I'm so sorry. I know Bailey will be sorely missed. n/t

[spanone]

132. aaaahhhh, my tootsie is fifteen and going strong.....rip

[MrMickeysMom]

133. Condolences for your LLF, MH... Their unconditional love never changes...

... I always imagine them in the "afterlife" because I think they await somewhere "at the rainbow bridge".

With sympathy from Mr. Mickey and his sidekick sister cat, Mallory. :grouphug:

[Triana]

134. Awwwww. I'm so sorry Michael!

:cry:

R.I.P. Bailey! :loveya:

[Libby2]

135. I'm so sorry, Bailey was a beauty! Wise eyes too.

[midnight]

137. I love those eyes....

[NoSheep]

138. I'm sorry.

[TwilightGardener]

139. So sorry! What a sweet face.

[joe black]

140. Very sorry.

We lost Cookie awile ago and we miss him very much. We shall all meet at the Rainbow bridge.

[tavalon]

141. It's so hard to let our animal friends go

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[The Wizard]

143. Pets show us total loyalty

and love for some food and a head rub.

[Javaman]

144. Aw man, I'm sorry.

They are with us for a short time and affect us for a lifetime.

I lost my Rosie last year.

Cheers.

[Shining Jack]

145. I'm so sorry.

:(

[gorfle]

146. Sorry about your dog.

I hope they went peacefully.

[kentuck]

147. A beautiful dog.

Sorry to hear of your loss, Michael.

[pgodbold]

148. God bless each and every gray hair on doggie's precious face.

[theFrankFactor]

149. Condolences for a fellow animal lover and pet owner.

[lonestarnot]

150. I'm sorry.

:hug:

[Daphne08]

151. Oh, I'm so sorry.

[gademocrat7]

154. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Omaha Steve]

155. Meanwhile an unloved dog freezes to death tied up in the back yard

Peace for the long time friend you had in Bailey.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=8059532&mesg_id=8067851

[kanda]

157. Sympathies

So sorry for your loss. Safe passage for Bailey. Pets touch a place in our hearts that is indescribable. May you find comfort knowing you shared a great love together.

[DesertDiamond]

159. What a beautiful guy. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Democat]

161. Sorry.

Feel lucky to have been his friend for so long. RIP

[Bryn]

162. Many hugs

:hug: It's always hard to lose your wonderful animal companions.

Have fun at Rainbow Bridge chasing, playing and having all chewbones you want, Bailey

[amborin]

163. what a beautiful dog! i'm sorry for your loss

[FLyellowdog]

164. I am so sad for you. nt

[ooglymoogly]

165. We who devote ourselves and much love to our dogs

understand your pain. Took 5 years for me to get over my West Highland's death by cancer and for me, finally, to get a new love of my life, an Australian Silky puppy to fill the abyss, to love, to obsess, to laugh at twenty times a day and to lay on my shoulder most of the day while I am mesmerized by the infinity of the internet; To fill the black hole we are left with when a loved one passes. It's premature, but, don't wait 5 years to fill the void as I did.

[cal04]

166. I'm so sorry for your loss Michael

:hug:

[cry baby]

167. RIP Bailey! Obviously, you were well loved! nt

[blm]

168. (( )) ... and I must say... Bailey was a beautiful creature....

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[sandyj999]

169. I am so sorry

Although I have other critters I am still not over the loss of my Shana. No matter how many dogs you have one will come along that will occupy a large piece of your heart and leave a hole when they leave. I and my furry buddies wish you healing.

Lily
Barney
Gracie
Mister Poof
Scooter
Whisper

[Ken Burch]

170. Been through that with two dogs and three cats

and non-pet people usually never get it.

I am so sorry for the loss. Just from the look of that portrait, Bailey must have been a very good friend indeed.

[leveymg]

171. A long life well lived.

But, never long enough for those who love them.

[tpsbmam]

173. My heart goes out to you, Bailey and all who loved him....

I've had to go through too many of those times. I always have 2 dogs and have had to lose too many of these friends. My DU name is the first letter in the names of all the dogs I've had in the order they graced my life starting at 3 yo & including my current 2. I know the pain you're feeling -- it does get easier but I tell you, I can still get teary eyed about dogs who died 20 years ago. There's a moment that something jogs my memories and sometimes it still brings tears. But mostly I have warm, happy memories of them. I always felt it was some cosmic cruelty that dogs lived such short lives compared to most people, but then I have to remind myself that I've rescued dogs who were in terrible situations and had many unique, wonderful dogs in my life because of this cosmic joke.

[Odin2005]

175. I'm so sorry!

:hug: