Bailey's 5th Anniversary

With a friend having lost his dog this week and my own dear Katy turning 13 this week, my thoughts have been returning to Bailey. It is hard to believe its been 5 years, but our dear boy crossed the rainbow bridge 5 years ago today.

I find it hard writing about Bailey because it reminds me of what is to come rather than focusing on what I have today with my other two. However, Katy is coming to that milestone birthday Bailey reached and rather than facing it with fear today I want to celebrate the great joy that both dogs have brought into our lives. It was brutal watching Bailey go in that last year but I can't forget his gentleness, his kindness, and his love of play.

I will always love you my dear boy.

Remembering Bailey on his Birthday

As Katy approaches 13 this June Bailey has been on my mind more lately. He would have loved having us both home like we've been since COVID. He was a people dog and loved nothing more than spending time with us and Katy.

It will be 5 years this June since we lost him but he will always be a part of our hearts.

We hope all of our friends are well. I've been reading your blogs, I just haven't had much to post for the girls lately. Hopefully I will get to posting more soon. I wish all of you well.

Remembering Bailey

It's hard to believe it's been 2 years already, but time does fly. We haven't forgotten you baby boy. I do find it funny that even though Annie is so much smaller than you, people who haven't seen us in a while just remember us having one light and one dark Sheltie and are shocked to realize Annie has been with us for almost 2 years now.

We were truly blessed that of all the people who could have adopted an adorable rare Sheltie puppy to be available in rescue somehow you found us. I will never stop being grateful for that. You brought such joy and kindness where ever you went. Sadly, I think you might have missed your calling as a therapy dog. You had all the natural instincts that just can't be taught.

Enjoy your freedom over the Rainbow Bridge dear boy. You have earned your wings.

Remembering Bailey on his Birthday

Well technically Bailey's birthday would have been Saturday but we rarely post on weekends. 15 years ago a beautiful Sheltie boy was born and we were blessed to have him in our lives for 13 years.

He was one of the most social and welcoming dogs I've even known. When our scared and frightened Katy arrived Bailey made it his personal mission to help her feel safe, learn to play, and embrace life.

Remembering Bailey

This was Bailey's placement picture and one of the few puppy pictures I have left as we lost a bunch of our pictures in a computer crash when our backup got corrupted.

His favorite bed he won all by himself

Helping a friend do work in the backyard

Hanging with Katy

His Couch

Enjoying the snow

Bailey participating in the Olympics

Bailey hanging out watching sports


I want to thank all of our Blogville friends for their support. Your messages have meant more than you can image. Having Bailey in our lives was a special gift. We keep hearing from friends and family each who have a special connection with him. They all have a special Bailey memory to share.