Remembered

----- Original Message -----
From: Angie
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 11:38 AM
Subject: In Memory of Bailey (GRR 05-047)
>
> Dear Gold Ribbon Rescue Friends,
>
> It's with great sadness that I have to write to let you know that Bailey
> passed away this last weekend. We are so blessed to have been able to share
> the last two and a half years with her. Her kindness, gentleness and
> boundless enthusiasm quickly stole our hearts, and she lives on in our
> hearts still.
>
> Unfortunately, in November Bailey was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma after
> developing a tumor on her spleen that caused her to feel lethargic. Although
> Bailey battled valiantly to survive and remained sweet and gentle to the
> end, this weekend she was again losing blood and having trouble moving and
> breathing; and with the emergency vet, we decided that it was time to help
> Bailey end her struggle. It was such a difficult decision, but we know that
> she wasn't able to keep going and that her quality of life was just too
> greatly diminished.
>
> Although losing Bailey has been so difficult, I do want to thank everyone at
> Gold Ribbon Rescue who worked with Bailey and who helped to bring her into
> our household. She was a valued member of our family and always eager to
> accompany on us on all our adventures. Her absence has left a Golden shaped
> hole in all our hearts. But we are eternally grateful to have shared her
> last years with her and to have had the chance to love her so well. Thank
> you for making that possible.
>
> Sincerely,
> Angie

Bailey... Six-year-old Bailey is a pretty redhead who came to GRR when her first family could not care for her any longer. She had spent most of her time as a yard dog, and as you can imagine she is just delighted with her new life as a house Golden!

Bailey is a smiley, happy girl. She LOVES to retrieve balls on land and in water. She is a proud runner and swimmer. When Bailey brings the ball back to you, she drops it nicely and sits to wait eagerly for your next throw. It is at that moment she has declared you to be her new best friend.

Bailey may be new to indoors, but she is naturally well-mannered and eager to please in the house. She chooses to nap and sleep in her crate on her own. Once we figured that out, we just decided to leave the door open -- she’ll go in by preference for a snooze during the day and to sleep overnight. She is perfectly house-trained, never begs, and never barks. She knows the commands “sit,” “off,” and “go lie down.”

Bailey takes pride in her appearance and enjoys a good bath and brushing. She made a stop at the vet’s before coming to her foster home, where we learned that her thyroid was a bit low. She’s happy to be taking that little pill each day, as she knows it will soon lead to a svelter figure and a thicker and shinier coat! She discovered herself in the mirror the other day and spent a few minutes trying to greet herself. Well, she is a girl, after all!

Miss Bailey is so happy to be at home and with her foster family. She simply can’t get enough love and affection. The more petting, hugs, and kisses, the better. She will stick close to your side and do what you do. Bailey will make a great family member and will add even more love to some lucky, loving home.


 

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