I was working at a Pet Store in AF in 1995 and a bunch of puppies were brought into the store in hopes we could take them and sale them. I had to turn them away... but the little runt caught my eye. I decided to keep her for my own. I took her home and told my Mom she was dropped off at the pet store "anonymously" and since the pet store couldn't take her I just HAD to take her home. That is how I got my first dog. I named her Bailey because of a cowboy hat box in Jed's closet and because she was jet black like a black cowboy hat. Bailey and I taught Dog Obedience classes in Lehi as well as volunteered for the "Utah Animal Assisted Therapy Association" where (along with my Mom and her dog Annie) we would visit Elderly Care Facilities.
Until Erin was born.... Bailey was like my Child. She went practically every where with me that she could. She came to work with me at the Pet Store, the State Park and sometimes even to the Provo Craft warehouse. She loved to go on horse rides and her name is along side mine (and my horse Concho "Bub") on many Aspen trees up West Canyon. She even made it to the Timpanogos Saddle with me. One of her most favorite places to be when we were home (winter time) was as close to the wood burning stove as possible. So close sometimes we thought she would catch on FIRE!
This last year has been rough on her (and me). Her spirit is tough... her body is not anymore and it breaks my heart to watch her. I made the decision to put her to sleep today. Erin and I both were there with her to say goodbye. She rests by Beau now and the two of them can run and play together again.
Bailey was tough, smart, obedient and stubborn. She was a GOOD girl...most of the time. She did hate cats and that was a challenge to keep her from killing them, but she would rival any cat in her mousing skills in her young days! Oh and don't bring up the "meat loaf night" with Jed.
She has been with us for so long (14 YEARS) it's hard to think of anytime she wasn't there. From family vacations, Fort Bridger Rendezvous, road trips to my Mom's in Idaho....to just being there at our house....curled up by the stove in the evenings.
This last year has been rough on her (and me). Her spirit is tough... her body is not anymore and it breaks my heart to watch her. I made the decision to put her to sleep today. Erin and I both were there with her to say goodbye. She rests by Beau now and the two of them can run and play together again.
Good Bye Old Girl
1995 ~ 2009
3 comments:
Charma, I'm so sorry. We loved the time we got to spend with her. She was a great dog.
oh i understand how you feel. i still keep thinking i see drake running up to the front when i pull in. i just keep telling myself that we get to have them again once we get to heaven...they are just running around up there in the sun, waiting for us to come and be with them.
i'm so sorry hon!
Charms We're so sorry to hear about Bailey. There are not to many memories of ya'll that don't include her, she will be missed.
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