The macho choco dawg, my best friend in the world, left our family this morning.
The words keep echoing through our seemingly empty home - "i can't believe he's gone." Trying to be strong for my Staci, Owen makes a quick run around the house calling out "Bailey" and my composure is gone.
Bailey has had a cough/gag thing going on for a couple days and last night it was worse. He's been acting perfectly normal, normal for him anyway. When he didn't lick my arm at 5am for breakfast, i knew something was wrong. His tail was wagging, but he was more like a normal 12.5yr old dog instead of the 9 month old puppy that lives inside him.
He seemed to have some difficulty catching his breath and when he didn't want breakfast, i left immediately for the local vet. I had already prepared myself for the worst when the x-rays showed dozens of tumors covering his lungs. They said I could take him home for a couple days if I wanted, but it was inevitable that we'd be back before the weekend. I couldn't bare the thought of him suffering.
I called Staci and she left Owen with the neighbor and joined me at Bailey's side. We all agreed this was the best decision for Bailey. The Dr inserted the IV and left us to say our goodbyes.
I laid my body on his and told him how much I loved him and how much he means to our family and the impact he has had on our lives. He lifted his head and licked my tears as if to tell me he loved me too and that it was going to be ok.
A very large piece of our family left us today and that void will never be filled. I owe everything i have to Bailey. From my career to my entire circle of friends. His constant happy go lucky demeanor always helped me remember not to sweat the small stuff.
Everyone loved Bailey and he loved everyone. He cleaned Buddy the Beagle's ears and eyes, he watched over everyone when I was gone and he was the best big brother Owen could ever have.
I love you so much Bailey. You forever changed my life and words cannot express how much you will be missed. Thank you so much for your devotion and always being there for me. Thank you for being so great with Owen, i promise to share all our wonderful memories with him.
Rest in peace old man. I don't know what i'm going to do without you.
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The words keep echoing through our seemingly empty home - "i can't believe he's gone." Trying to be strong for my Staci, Owen makes a quick run around the house calling out "Bailey" and my composure is gone.
Bailey has had a cough/gag thing going on for a couple days and last night it was worse. He's been acting perfectly normal, normal for him anyway. When he didn't lick my arm at 5am for breakfast, i knew something was wrong. His tail was wagging, but he was more like a normal 12.5yr old dog instead of the 9 month old puppy that lives inside him.
He seemed to have some difficulty catching his breath and when he didn't want breakfast, i left immediately for the local vet. I had already prepared myself for the worst when the x-rays showed dozens of tumors covering his lungs. They said I could take him home for a couple days if I wanted, but it was inevitable that we'd be back before the weekend. I couldn't bare the thought of him suffering.
I called Staci and she left Owen with the neighbor and joined me at Bailey's side. We all agreed this was the best decision for Bailey. The Dr inserted the IV and left us to say our goodbyes.
I laid my body on his and told him how much I loved him and how much he means to our family and the impact he has had on our lives. He lifted his head and licked my tears as if to tell me he loved me too and that it was going to be ok.
A very large piece of our family left us today and that void will never be filled. I owe everything i have to Bailey. From my career to my entire circle of friends. His constant happy go lucky demeanor always helped me remember not to sweat the small stuff.
Everyone loved Bailey and he loved everyone. He cleaned Buddy the Beagle's ears and eyes, he watched over everyone when I was gone and he was the best big brother Owen could ever have.
I love you so much Bailey. You forever changed my life and words cannot express how much you will be missed. Thank you so much for your devotion and always being there for me. Thank you for being so great with Owen, i promise to share all our wonderful memories with him.
Rest in peace old man. I don't know what i'm going to do without you.
