Losing Bailey

I remember well the day I lost my best friend. I remember the feeling that for the first time in 10 years no one understood me, that for the first time since I was six years old it really was me agents the world. Who would greet me at the door with a smile? Who would stay up late and listen to me talk? Who would comfort me when I felt so alone? I’ve lost a great friend and yet for some reason people dismiss it as nothing more then an animal dying. “She was getting old after all” they would say. No one said that when my grandma died, or when my dad passed away, so why would they dismiss the death of my close friend with little more then a “That’s to bad.” I wonder sometimes if people understand what its like to be so loved by an animal, I wonder if they know what its like to have someone they could depend on 100% no matter what. For people who have had it then you understand just how truly comforting it is. But if you haven’t the closest example I can give you is that its just like that feeling you get when something makes you laugh out loud. it’s the feeling that life is ok right now, and you have something to smile about. That’s how I felt when I looked at her. After I lost her I felt sick, every time I walked into the door and there was no smile I just wanted to lay down and die. I started looking for a new pet not long after but found myself only searching for her. So what’s left to say about my friend? I miss her very much, and though I love all my animals I will never love another the way I loved her. I will always be thankful for what she’s given me and I doubt that anyone will ever appreciate her as I do.

I miss you Bailey, and I love you.

Some people don't understand, and have the "so get over it" attitude - but I have concluded that their lack of understanding for others who love animals, and feel pain over the loss of these special friends, is their deficiency. Something important is missing inside these people, and that is sad in its own way. They don't understand the special joy that animals can provide. I understand your search seemed to just result in looking for Bailey - I have done the same thing on petfinder.com.
Gina

I too felt the same way when I lost Bear, my beautiful black llab of 10 yrs. I was 22 when I got him and we grew together, I turned into a young in front of him and watched him grow into a sweet old one. He has been gone over a year now, I think of him often...miss him I do, I have rescued another dog, a husky, what a difference...I have realized I was lucky to have the time I did, and try to take comfort in that...there will never be another Bear, and I probably will never love another dog quite the same way...but at least he gave me some experience and a good model to try to live up to...I miss you brother Bear...

your bro.,

frank

Your memorial touched me because I too lost my Bailey two months ago. And I too do not feel that I can get another pet to replace her because she was so special. We all love our pets as we go through life, but every now and again once comes alone that touches our hearts. I hope that you can find peace in Bailey's passing, and sometime in the future perhaps find that special pet once again. Take care.