Sunday, May 24, 2009

In Memory of Bailey

Until now, our blog has been reserved for only happy news, but yesterday Donna and I experienced one of the saddest days of our lives. Suddenly and completely unexpectedly our beloved Bailey passed away.

It was a rountine Saturday that started with doing yard work, enjoying coffee and a muffin at St. Elmo's Cafe, and then taking Bailey and Simba to their annual vet check-up. As always, Bailey was super excited at the thought of a "car ride" and took his position in the back of the car. However, after he energetically jumped out of the car and began to make his way out of the vet parking lot, he suddenly collapsed. The doctors quickly rushed to his aid, but their revival attempts were unsuccessful.

The cause of his death is not known, but the doctors assured us that he was not in pain. At seven years old, he was taken from us way too soon, but we know that he's in a better place. Bailey brought a tremendous amount of joy to our lives and we will miss and love him forever. We love our Mr. Bailey!!


Bailey (7 months) playing in snow


Bailey teaching Katherine how to rollover


Bailey helping to finish Katherine's Nursery


Typical "Goofy" Bailey

3 comments:

Unknown said...

We are so sorry for your loss - We know how much you guys loved him! Know that the time he had with you that he was very happy- he would not have wanted different owners!

Love always-
Bill, Laura, Caroline, Kristen, Meredith and Sarah Healy

Tallula and Beckett said...

We are so sorry. Bailey was so wonderful and gentle. Tallula will be heartbroken that she won't get to play with Bailey again. Such a sweet dog, he will be missed by all who knew him.

David, Melanie, Tallula and Beckett

Susan said...

Oh my goodness!!! I'm so sad to hear this. I know you are glad that Katherine got to know him for a little while. I'm sure Simba will miss him too.