Hello RAGOM,

I wish I were writing this email under different circumstances.  I’m writing to let you know our sweet Bailey Boy (Quaid 04-356) has moved on to the Rainbow Bridge.  On September 25th he went in for surgery for a fast growing tumor on his back just above his left hip.  We knew this was cancer going into the surgery, but we were hopeful the tumor could be removed.  After a couple issues with the sutures popping open, we finally got his incision to stay closed.  Unfortunately, almost a week after thinking we FINALLY were on the road to recovery, Bailey started limping.  Within a 12 hour period, Bailey would lose all control of his back legs and needed to be carried.  We brought him to the vet and we found out the cancer we thought had been removed, had aggressively spread to his bones, nervous system and lungs. His back legs would not function, but he could still give a small tail wag when we were near.

We decided to take him home for the night, and make him as comfortable as possible.  He was spoiled with any fun food we could find – pulled pork, hot dogs, cheese, hamburgers, chicken.  We stayed by his side all night, and the next morning, October 10th, we had MN Pets come to the house to administer the medications to help him pass.  It was a very quiet, calm passing.  I know he is now across the rainbow bridge chasing all the squirrels and rabbits he can find. I miss him like crazy every day - the house is a little too quiet and little less crowded.  I miss my little fur ball cuddling up in my bed in the morning before work, the happy greetings when I got home, and the snuggles on the couch all evening.  He was an amazing dog and loved by all that knew him.  Furbrother Guinness (Eddie 04-097) was able to say his goodbyes, too.  He seems a little lost without his little brother snuggled next to him.  I know he misses him, too.

Thank you RAGOM for bringing this sweet little boy to our lives. 

Sincerely,

Cathy and Todd M