My family adopted Bailey from the local humane society when I was 16. He was a furry little mixture of Keeshond and German Shepherd. I'll never forget him growing up, driving him around in my car, walking to the lake with him so he could run around in the grass and sand. When it would snow, he'd run outside and bury his face in it so that he'd have snow all over the top of his nose. He was always a protector of our family, always keeping us alert of anything and everything that moved outside. He would give me high-fives and kisses.

Bailey was a beautiful dog with a very loving personality. He was 13 years old when he passed on Monday night. His stomach flipped and my father had to have him put to sleep. He had him cremated and has received his ashes back tonight and is now in the process of building an urn for him. The past few days have been the roughest that I can remember. His death has hit me harder than anyone I've ever lost. I miss him dearly, and I hope to see him and hug him again someday.

You're in my heart forever, my friend. The feelings of sadness that I have will fade over time, but the love I feel will never go. My memories of you are amazing and special, and I'll take them with me through life, and I'll always smile when I look back on our time together.

Goodbye, Bailey.

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Hello Rover,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your bailey is so beautiful. I have done you a little something I hope it lifts your heart just a little to see how pretty your Bailey is with his angel wings. He will be your angel forever. Bailey will always be with you and beside you. I know how hard it is for you at this time. I lost my precious Max Dec 2, and I miss him everyday as if it were yesterday. You have came to a place that everyone here feels your heartache. Please come here as often as you need to. We are here to listen because we all understand what you are going through.

Hugs
Anna & My Sweet Angel Max
xoxo

Thank you, Anna. That did help me feel better. I still haven't been able to make it over to my parents house to visit yet. It's hard. Today my wife and I went to the humane society to donate some bottles and cans and a package of Pedi Paws and a refill kit. It helped make me feel a little better knowing that I was helping other animals out. Next week I'm going to bring some dog and cat food and kitty litter.

Today wasn't as bad as the previous days, tomorrow it will be one week. I'm just trying to look back, not in sadness, but in happiness that he touched not only my life, but so many others. He was really loved by a lot of people.

Again, thank you for making that. It was really sweet.

-Jason

Hi Jason,
Just wanted to say, that I'm totally sorry about Bailey. Just wanted you to know, that you are not alone. It's very rough to handle and it seems like you dont' know how you will make it thru it, but trust me, it does get better. As time goes by, I hope you become thankful for the many years of joy and happiness and companionship Bailey gave you.

When I lost my Jack Russell Terrier after 14 years, I was totally destroyed, but everyone is different. I went and adopted a 6 year old dog from the shelter. It helped me, and I also donated Molly's medication to the vet, and volunteered at the shelter to help with the homeless animals there.
All these things helped me. I adopted my new dog 10 days after Molly's death and Checkers is a great dog.
He's helped me alot thru the days when I cry about Molly. He's not Molly but he does have his own personality. I think donating anything you can to an animal shelter is a great idea and even maybe try volunteering. But just know everything you are feeling is normal and not silly..