Last night I received the email from Bailey’s owners that his time had come. Bailey was only 7 years old and suffered a battle with brain cancer. The most amazing thing about this beautiful boy was that he managed to stay around over 2 years after being diagnosed. Somewhat of a miracle. You would have never known he was suffering from cancer all this time. When he was diagnosed we took these photos and somehow in my own selfish way didn’t finish editing all of them as I feared it would mean the end of Bailey. Ironically they are pregnant again and this time Bailey won’t be there for the birth of their second baby which is due in June. So, J and B I am so sorry for your loss of your first love–a Labrador named Bailey who brought you joy and happiness. My sincerest condolences to you. He is at Rainbow Bridge now, running with Riley and other wonderful dogs.
March 29th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Oh, I am so sorry.
and I am so glad you managed to capture Bailey looking so healthy and beautiful before his time has come.
The parents are going to have a treasured photos for life!
March 29th, 2009 at 4:52 am
so much sadness when we lose these beloved family members. My deepest condolences to Bailey’s family. How lucky you were to have him.
March 29th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Aww — what a beautiful dog. My condolences to his family for their loss.
March 29th, 2009 at 11:24 am
My thoughts are with you guys. I am sorry for your loss. But don’t worry. Bailey is hanging out with my pup Paco, and Im sure they are having a great time….Pam these are beautiful memories you created that will last them a lifetime!
March 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
My heart just breaks for them. How I wish their new baby would’ve had a chance to get to know Bailey! My condolences to J & B.
March 29th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
We have alot to learn form dogs when it comes to living life. You did a great job capturing their bond.
March 29th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I love these, especially the black and white and the one where he is looking up at them. What a sweet boy.
March 30th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Just gorgeous photos. Bailey’s mom and dad will cherish these forever. My thoughts are with them.
March 30th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Pammy, you’ve captured such wonderfull memories for this family of their time with Bailey. My thoughts are with them.
April 1st, 2009 at 12:12 am
These are absolutely lovely photos of Jill, Brian and their beloved Bailey. They shared a very special bond and love. What a wonderful keepsake they will treasure forever.
May 10th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I love him, I miss him and I am so glad to have met that goofy guy. He will forever be in our hearts!
May 21st, 2009 at 12:29 am
Jill – I am sooo sorry to hear that you lost Bailey. You, Brian and Jake, gave him the most wonderful life any dog could have hoped for…. and he of course returned the favor by being the best dog ever…
May 30th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
It’s rather ironic that I didn’t see this section of your blog until today (the same day that I heard that Mia was born). At the time that Bailey died, my dad had just had a stroke and I didn’t fully process what had happened. When we visited you last weekend, we remembered that Bailey would not be there and felt sad, but then we saw you, Jill, with your bulging belly, and forgot our sadness. I can’t imagine how hard it was for the two of you to put Bailey to sleep, and am so sorry for the loss of your precious dog.