Baileys Irish Creme
That is what I named him, almost 15 years ago, because of the coloring on his ears.'
Bailey is AprilLoves big furry Bichon brother. He was with me from 1994 until Jan 2nd this year. Almost 15 years.
Bailey was the first furkid in my life... ever. We could not have pets as kids. No matter how much we begged our mom, she had to raise six of us by herself, and she always told us, "who will take care of him/her?"
So.. we just bonded with our neighbors dogs and pretended like they were ours too
I waited until I was into my thirties, when I knew I could provide a stable home and care for a dog like they should be cared for. Then on Labor Day, 1994, Bailey adopted me.
This has been such a heartbreaking loss. The tears have still not stopped. When it gets easier, I do not know. For the last three years, Bailey has been diabetic, I was giving him insulin shots twice a day. He was doing good. He lost his sight almost two years ago, and lost his hearing about 6 months ago.
AprilLove and Nappy would help him up and down stairs by putting their bodies next to his and walking him up and down. It was the sweetest thing. He was loved by every person that met him, we called him "SirLickALot" . It has been the most trying 48 days since I helped Bailey cross the Rainbow Bridge. He had the most beautiful spirit of any dog I have ever met.
For all the love, companionship and undying affection he gave to me, I will never forget. He was and will always be, my boy, my Bailey boy. I hope someday this pain turns into happy memories.
This is a video of him from puppy to adult. I hope it gives some sense of what this beautiful spirit brought into my life.
Rest in Peace, Bailey. You brought joy,laughter and love into your mommys' life. I will never forget you. You are my boy. Please please watch over us.
In Baileys' Memory on Vimeo