Our Friend, Bailey

Yesterday, July 30th, Matt and I had to put our good friend, Bailey down. He was over 15 years old, diabetic, blind and was spending most of his time sleeping and many times growning due to sore muscles and aches in his joints. It was a very tough decision, but after all was said and done, we know we made the right one. He was a wonderful companion to us and although it was hard, we knew that what we did was right for Bailey.

For Bailey: We know you will continue to travel with us in our hearts. We love you very much and know you are not in pain any longer, can see all around you, and are happy. We will always remember you as our little Bubba and our Mr. B. You will be missed.

For all of you that have lost a dear furry friend, here is a poem Matt's mom emailed to us and I thought it was perfectly said for this situation.

Your Pets In Heaven
by Ken D. Conover
To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all. For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you. For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.
Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures. I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever. You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are so rare and unique. Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.
Your Pets In Heaven