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February 4, 2009-

Bailey crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 at 11:42am.  He had lymphoma and leukemia.

We decided to send him along before he stopped enjoying life completely. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. I took him for a long walk around the village on Monday, and we bought lots of goodies at Three Dog Bakery. On Tuesday, we (me, Bailey, my husband, and my daughter) went to the arboretum. It was a beautiful day, and we had such a memorable walk. Chris bought him a $15 steak from our local gourmet market, cooked it, and fed it to him from a regular plate (along with jasmine rice), at our dinner table. We drank champagne and toasted his life.

Bailey was truly my inspiration. He went over the Bridge with dignity, peace, and love, with his head on my lap, and me stroking his fur. I sang "You Are My Sunshine" to him as he passed. I actually felt him leave this earth.

I am grief stricken, but I am also very glad that Bailey is no longer a shadow of what he used to be.  He will be sadly missed.

Bailey's Articles

Barking Interpretation

Bailey interprets the bark.

Battle With Bichon

This diva is running the show.

Boundary Control

Setting up boundaries in the country.

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Dalmation and Shepherd mix fighting at home

Controlling Chewing

There's no end in sight to this dog's chewing habits!

Dog On Top

Terrier mix sits on other dogs at the dog park.

Dog Slobber

This dog's slobber is tearing the family apart.

Ear Sucking

A Shih Tzu is really attached to her friend's ear!

Gimme Paw!

What's all the pawing about?

Happy Piddles  

Miniature dachshund loses it when her mom gets home.

Holding Out For Better Food

Bailey explains how to get better food.

Housetraining an Adopted Dog

A lesson in housetraining.

Is My Dog Gay?

What's up with same-sex mounting in dogs?

Maltese Mayhem

This puppy has his owners under his paw!

My Humping Dogs

Two beagles adjust to a new home.

New Person in the House

A Rat Terrier doesn't like the new boyfriend.

Only Dog No More

A Miniature Pinscher has to learn to share his home.

Overly "Friendly" With Stuffed Animal

Should this dog's friendship end?

Pee Circles

A Miniature Pinscher urinates in a circular fashion.

The Poop Stops Here

A Miniature Pinscher has begun to soil her crate.

Potty On the Run

A dog won't eliminate in the yard!

Puppy Energy!

Calming down a pup with the "scampers".

Puppy Jogging

An owner seeks advice about his active Golden Retriever.

Puppy Mounting

Is a puppy mounting its owners normal?

Puppy Problems

Two puppies can't get along.

Really Happy to Meet You!

This Lab's greetings are out of control.

Snapping at Children

  A Corgi is terrified of kids.

Social Climber

A Chocolate Lab climbs the social ladder.

Surrogate Friend

Does this poodle mix need more than a stuffed toy?

Taking Care Of Business...Outside

When ya gotta go..

Terrier Nipping

A rescued Cairn terrier frequently nips his owner.

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