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I have found it difficult to return to this site until now. It has been 40 days since Bailey earned her angel's wings. It was heartbreaking to have to say goodbye, but we know it was the best thing that we could do for her. We miss her so much and we have no regrets about any of the choices we had to make this past year in regards to doing what was best for our Bailey.
We had been praying that we would know when it was time, that Bailey could let us know. And, that is what happened. At the end of July, on a recheck, we discovered that her cancer had returned, in the liver and lungs. But, Bailey seemed to be doing well other than a loss of appetite right before this recheck. Throughout August she had her good days and bad days (mostly good) both in energy and appetite. But at the end of August and the first three days of September, it was clear that she was tired. She had more difficulty jumping up on the bed and jumping off. She was more wary of going up or down the stairs. The evening before we had to say goodbye to her, somehow I just knew in my heart when I was sitting and watching her outside, laying in her favorite spot and just sniffing at the breeze, that that would be the last time I would get to watch her do that. I just sat out there and watched her for as long as she wanted to stay out there. The next morning she had to be lifted onto the bed and off. We had to carry her down the stairs. I looked at her and she looked at me, and I think we both knew this would be our last morning together. She was getting around fine walking around on the flat ground still. But, in the afternoon her remaining back leg (her right leg was amputated earlier this year because of the cancer) was hurting her. I picked up that sweet girl and went to the vet. My husband met me there. It was discovered that the cancer had spread to her other leg. As we already knew in out hearts, it was time. It was time to let her go.
We miss her so very much. She was one of the best things that ever happened to us. We loved that sweet pup so much! She was our family! We are so thankful that we had the time that we had with her. We feel so blessed that we were able to have extra time with her thanks to God and thanks to the wonderful veterinary team that helped care for her. We have no regrets about her surgery or the metronomic chemotherpy. We also what to offer much gratitude to all of you here on Tripawds that have provided so much wonderful support and advice. God bless you!
We truly feel that we did the best we could for her and made the best decisions we could for her. And, now we know that Bailey is watching over us from Heaven. We miss her so much. Our lives were changed for the better the day we met that sweet pup, and we will never forget her!
Thank you for letting me share Bailey's story with you!
Sincerely,
Mylisa
Mylisa, really saddened to hear this today. I kow it was ncrediby hard to wirte but thank you so much for updatngjs. Needless to say, you have been in ourthoughts snce your last post.
Bailey gave it a great furn, that's for sure! And she kept her quality right up until she needed to let you know it was tme. She counted on you her whole life tohave every need of hers met, and she knew she could count on you when most needed. Such courge and selfless love you two shared.
Bailey had fun while on this jurney withyou! I think that's what always stuck out the most in your post...you two giggled and had fu!!
I think anyone would have trouble fi ding a dog any cuter in her life jacket! She wore it proudly and KNEW she was stylin' it! You could tell she faced each day with sheer joy! Everyday was an adventure......evenif it was just gettingyour ears cleaned and scratched!!
I thinkmyours was ne of the first times it crossed my mind to scratch Happy Hannah's amp. side ear for her.. And I've always tried to remember topass that tidvit on. That Baikey girl sure mpacts the lives of thers in many different ways!
And yes, Baily has inspired us all. That mug of hers fills up the screen with cuteness whenever her avatar oicture shiws up. She hasne of those "melt your heart" mugs.
You gave her the ost beautiful, jyful, loving life a dog could jave. Yes, it was a privilege for you to be by her side on this journey, she felt just as privileged to have you as her soul's partner in this life. You created lovely memories to gether and shared a bd thst can NEVER be broken. Her locing enerfy will always be there for you.....you will feel it...you will kow it to be real. Let those napy memories carry you through these very sad times.......w that she will always be byyour side at the frntof the boat fuid g you through life. She is a very, very wise firl abd, even tough she could be quite the clown, she was quite the teacher for you. Embrace her lessns.
Thank you Baiey, for making a difference in our lives. Your lofe mattered and you will NEVER be forgotten!!
Surrou dng you with Bailey's love and grace.....and cuteness!
Sally and Hapy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
So sad to hear about your loss! As you write you just knows when it's time. It's so hard and hurts soo much. You never want to lose them, even if you know that day will come. I almost didn't know if I was going to cope when I lost my Penny in April this year. I'm still crying some times every week, but it's a little bit better and more and more I can think of all the funny, lovely moments we shared! Always remember that Bailey felt all the love you gave her and she will absolutely watch over you from heaven! We can't hug them physically anylonger but we can feel their souls, send our love and hug them in our mind. Our thoughts are with you and hope you can feel you did everything for Bailey!
Gunilla, Wilbur, Bellis and angel Penny
Mylisa, we are so very sorry, we know it's so hard to post this kind of heartbreaking news and we understand why you waited. Thanks for letting us know. The Tripawds Nation wraps our collective arms around you and your husband with a great big hug, please accept our deepest condolences.
Bailey was so lucky to have you, what a loved, treasured life she had with your pack. When you create a bond that powerful, it continues beyond death and stays with you for eternity. She is definitely at your side.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Mylisa-
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing we say can soften the pain, but hopefully we can give you all the support you need to get through. Bailey has met some wonderful new friends over the Bridge and you have the best guardian angel ever.
Thinking of you-
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Mylisa,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I'm sending you tons of strength and hugs at this time.
Love always,
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Mylisa, I, too have walked in your path with our Angel Roxie. She passed a little over a month ago now; it's hard to believe that much time has gone by already when the loss seems so new. They will always be in our hearts and so will always be with us. Sending you hugs and peace.
-Liz and Angel Roxie
I'm teary for you and Bailey. What a sweet ending to a perfect life. I'm so thankful she enriched your life and you the same for her. You did right by her. You did it all right. Perfect. She's missed terribly. I hope in time you'll find peace and comfort knowing she lived a great life and is now pain free and whole. Run free and fast, Bailey.
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Mylisa
My heart breaks with you while reading your post. Bailey will always be in your heart.. nothing can take that away. And our hearts break with pain with you. The great thing about that is the you can close your eyes, open your heart and feel her anytime of day.. anywhere... always. The bridge just became more beautiful with her arrival.
I with your strength to get through this journey.
Christine..... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
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