Bailey's gone to be an angel in doggy heaven

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So about 9 or 10 weeks ago I told you all that Bailey had been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Well on Saturday morning he was put to sleep. He went very peacefully on my lap.

He's left a huge gaping hole in my life that I don't think could ever be filled. The silence in the house is deafening without him and I'm finding as many excuses as possible to not be at home!

Here are some pics that were taken at Neigh Bridge in Somerford Keynes last Thursday. He used to go to this lake for walks when he was young and to my amazement he totally remembered where he was when we arrived and adrenaline kicked in enabling me to take these fab pictures of him.

Thank you Bailey for being mummy's soulmate and for all those cuddles. I still wish I could shout mummy needs a cuddle and you could jump on the bed and snuggle down to sleep! He was the best ever hot water bottle!

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This really brought tears to my eyes having lost my own dog quite recently. RIP Bailey, he sounds to have had a fabulous life, and hugs for you as I know some of what you are going through x
 
Big hugs, I know EXACTLY how you are feeling as my baby had to be PTS last week. Like Bailey, Zak went to sleep in my arms. Hope they are both up there now chasing sticks and having fun!!
 
Rest in Peace Bailey. What a gorgeous dog, so sorry for your loss.
My eyes are watering now as I know that one of my dogs, Amber, hasn't long to go and I will be forced to make that decision very soon.
Stay strong, he had a great life and went peacefully.
Claire
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Thanks everyone, it’s a great support.

The photos of him on the bed were taken a few months ago. He'd started to hate getting up in the mornings and would put his paws over his yes to shield them from the light!!

I have a fab photo of him at home when he was about a year old running with his ears in motion, will have to dig it out and post on here!

I'm told that the routine stuff that we do with our dogs takes a long time to get out of your system. I still check his water bowl that isn't there before bed and when I get up in the morning. Bless him, he used to tap on the door when he wanted to go out and then bang on it with a running jump when he wanted to come in! When he got told off he would do a tut and huff and slam himself down on to his bed!

Where's the dog when you need him? Whilst I was making the salad for lunch this morning I realized that there's loads of scrap food, I keep putting the bowl down for him to lick then remember he's not there any more. He used to have the end off the cucumber and the skin off the mackerel! For one more day of cuddles and kissing his silky soft ears!

I've not had much sleep since he went and last night I didn't even bother to switch the TV off in the bedroom because I knew I wasn't going to sleep, just have 10mins here and there through the night!

Never mind OH will be down at the weekend and maybe I'll feel like a cuddle off him by then. He tried his best to help me over the weekend but it wasn't any use, I didn't want him I just wanted, still want, Bailey.

I used to call Bailey the "Horrible Hound" because he was in to everything and up my bum everywhere I went. I couldn't even have a wee without him! What I'd give for the horrible hound to have lived forever! He was also called "Mummy's ickle boy" and when he was out walking if I called him "Poppet or Sweetie" he would look at me like a 10 year old child that was totally embarrassed by their mother!

I really must concentrate on work instead of reminiscing! Thanks again everyone. At least I’m not crying!
 
How awful - its so bloody gutting to lose your dog. But congratulate yourself on giving Bailey a wonderful life.

I hope you get another dog really soon, I have found that the best way to ease the grieving.
 
So sorry for your loss! I lost my old horse recently and a post like this in HHO really helped me to come to terms with it (and everyone said such lovely things).

When my mum/dad/dog moved away a few years ago, it was nearly the dog I missed the most. I had never finished a bowl of cereal in my life, always put it on the floor for the dog, and it was so weird to hear the postie at the door unaccompanied by 5 min frantic barking.

All I can say is that is very gradually got better!!

Hugs


Fiona
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds an amazing dog and friend and is therefore bound to leave a huge void in your life. When I lost my boy I used to see him everywhere - lying in the hall watching me in the kitchen, lying at my feet on the sofa, by the side of my bed - rolling over and sighing in his sleep. It just makes you ache.

But the pain does ease and you should find comfort in the knowledge that he knew he was dearly loved.

Big hugs.
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Thanks everyone. I've brought lots and lots of pics to work today and I intend to do a Baileys life through a lens post! It was really good for me to go through the pics and I can say that i am smiling as I type!

Lets hope the boss isn't around much so I can scan the pics!
 
I had to add this which Zoobie sent me:

<font color="blue"> If it should be that I grow frail and weak and pain should keep from my sleep, then you must do what must be done.
For this, the last battle can't be won,
You will be sad - I understand, don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest, your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not to suffer so
When the time comes, please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend, only stay with me until the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
I know in time you too will see
It is a kindness that you do to me. </font>



Its beautiful, thank you Zoobie.
 
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