God, I hate doing this....... but I need to write this to help me get through this tough time. After being diagnosed with kidney issues a few months ago, our beloved Bailey passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6th. In September, after running a bunch of tests, the vet told us it would be 'sooner than later' but we still had hope. But she experienced all the symptoms we were told about and got progressively worse into December. We had returned from our Christmas Camping Club outing where she really lost a lot of strength. She always wanted to go in and out of the rv on her own but this time I had to pick her up. Before we returned home on Sunday morning we asked our friends to come over and say their goodbyes because in our hearts we knew she wouldn't be back camping with us again. Once home on Sunday, we had family over and all of them said their goodbyes as well. Sad time since she was not yet three years old. On Tuesday evening we kept visiting her on her bed and both of us 'gave her permission' to go be with our other four legged friends in heaven. About 8:00pm she took one last breath and then left us. But in keeping positive, we still have our strong memories of the good times. Like all of the dirt days at the park and when camping when she would always find that muddy spot to roll in,
and all of the lakes, rivers, and streams she liked to swim in. Definitely a water dog!
I will always be reminded about how smart she was and how obedient and loyal she was. Never fought with anyone, loved kids, adults, other dogs, even cats! She would go up to strangers, wanting to meet them and be petted. She loved that! She loved chasing squirrels but I doubt she would hurt it even if she could catch it! She was known at the park as the dog who loved her sticks. She was always seen carrying sticks and sometimes branches that were over 5 feet long!
I could go on and on, but all that said, we loved her and will forever miss her! They say that time heals all wounds so I think in time the heartbreak and saddness will ease for us. We try to always think about the good times and that sure helps a bunch. Go be in peace in heaven, sweet little girl!
