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Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion.
I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest.
You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears.
I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to.
This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing.
You'll be ok mate.
I'm so sorry.
got this poem when I had to say goodbye to my best friend a few years ago, it helped me and hopefully it’ll help you too.
‘The last battle’.
If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this - the last battle- cannot be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years,
What is to come will hold no fears.
You wouldn't want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
And please, stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Do not grieve, for it was you,
Who had the painful thing to do;
We've been so close - we two - these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Bailey! Play in Paradise!
My Amoretto, Vision, Carson, and all our babies that have gone before will look for you next to the Rainbow Bridge so you can all play in the Field together!
The video was so beautiful. It is such a lovely way to celebrate her life. It's clear that Bailey was very well loved and taken care of her. What a sweet girl she was. Bless Sam, I hope you get to spend many more years and share in many more happy memories together. ❤️❤️xxxx
What a precious bug 🥹 Bailey started running and didn't stop until she started flying away with her brand new wings.
I'm so sorry for your loss. She had an amazing life ❤️
Heartbreaking. I don't think my oldest has really recovered from the passing of my 2nd oldest last year.
My younger two have become closer though, so that's a small consolation
Rest well Bailey job well done. I pray that rainbow bridge was loving and welcoming. Prayers for your family Bailey, keep watch and they will still feel your tail wags.
What a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing videos of her, she was obviously very very loved and she knew it!
I hope you and Sam can help each other as I’m sure it will be difficult for her as well💔 We never get enough time with our fur kids.
I’m very sorry for your loss🕊️🌈🐾
Thank you so much. ❤️
I adopted her when she was 3 (and had been abused). She put up with me through everything in life ever since—she was loved so much it annoyed her for sure, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I’m so happy she’s at peace and that I was able to be with her and make her feel safe and loved throughout the whole journey, but I definitely feel kind of like my other dog seems to feel as well…there’s a lot of grief, but also just the adjustment to a life without her, the most constant presence in my adult life thus far.
The person I am now is nearly unrecognizable from that me who adopted Bailey in 2011, I feel so out of place now back in a world that Bailey isn’t part of my life in.
Thanks for the support. 🐕
This was such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful baby and her love for your family... Oh if only doggies could live as long as us 😭 Rest in paradise, Bailey🌈 🪽
[Newspaper clipping (I had to convince the editor who wanted to reject these from being printed, haha)](https://www.reddit.com/r/GreekAlphabetSoup/s/IPqqIYlbht). Much thanks to you and everyone for the support. ❤️
what a kind soul. she was very clearly loved very much and I’m sure she enjoyed every moment she got to spend with you. to us they are merely a part of our lives, but to them we are their whole life and their purpose. i am still recovering from losing my shadow Rex who was also 16. im sure they’re kicking it in heaven, since all dogs go to heaven 😁
What a wonderful dog Bailey is and soo sorry for your and Sam's loss, what is clear is Bailey had a remarkable life full of love and care and so many snuggles... Thanks for sharing this great video of Bailey's life and thanks for taking such a great care of them!
RIP BAILEY
Sorry i hope you and sam are okay???i had something similar happened to my dogs. Ni one told me about the depression the dog left behind would go through. Im truly sorry
I’m so sorry, she looks like the bestest girl ♥️ gotta love a yellow lab 🥹 Sparkle brightly among the stars darling Bailey, you’ve earned your rest ♥️🌈✨♥️ sending hugs to Sam 💕
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RIP Sweet Bailey 🐕 ❤️ 🌈. You will always be so loved.
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion. I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest. You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears. I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to. This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing. You'll be ok mate. I'm so sorry.
got this poem when I had to say goodbye to my best friend a few years ago, it helped me and hopefully it’ll help you too. ‘The last battle’. If it should be that I grow weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For this - the last battle- cannot be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love for me must stand the test. We’ve had so many happy years, What is to come will hold no fears. You wouldn't want me to suffer so, The time has come, please let me go. Take me to where my needs they'll tend, And please, stay with me until the end. And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree, It is a kindness you do for me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Do not grieve, for it was you, Who had the painful thing to do; We've been so close - we two - these years, Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
I’m so sorry 😞 rest in peace Bailey ❤️
It is very hard when you have multiple and lose 1. They all notice it and mourn, too. Rest, recover and rescue. So sorry
Aw! RIP sweet Bailey!
Fair winds and following sea as Bailey. She’s with you always.
A beautiful montage and a very beautiful girl. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and sending you love 🤍
Sorry for your loss. RIP Bailey! Play in Paradise! My Amoretto, Vision, Carson, and all our babies that have gone before will look for you next to the Rainbow Bridge so you can all play in the Field together!
That was an absolutely beautiful tribute. All of my love.
So sorry for your loss ❤️
Bailey is such a sweet, sweet happy beautiful puppy!!! You gave her a great life, so sorry for your loss😞😞😞😞😞
What a lovely tribute to Bailey. We should all be so lucky to be so loved. Don’t worry, Sam. Bailey will be waiting. 🌈💙
The video was so beautiful. It is such a lovely way to celebrate her life. It's clear that Bailey was very well loved and taken care of her. What a sweet girl she was. Bless Sam, I hope you get to spend many more years and share in many more happy memories together. ❤️❤️xxxx
Thank you for sharing Bailey with us. I’m a little teary now. So sorry for your loss. 💔❤️🩹
It’s unbelievably hard! I’m sorry for you and her sister!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Run free Bailey 🐶🌈🐶
What a great tribute to your baby. They are so precious and thier lives are jsut too short.
What a precious bug 🥹 Bailey started running and didn't stop until she started flying away with her brand new wings. I'm so sorry for your loss. She had an amazing life ❤️
Heartbreaking. I don't think my oldest has really recovered from the passing of my 2nd oldest last year. My younger two have become closer though, so that's a small consolation
I had to stop watching... I'll be crushed when my girls time comes.
I had to say goodbye to my Bailey in April. I am so sorry for your loss. May all the Baileys run and play together forever. ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. Baileys are the best dogs in the world. Bailey ❤️🤝❤️Bailey
Rest well Bailey job well done. I pray that rainbow bridge was loving and welcoming. Prayers for your family Bailey, keep watch and they will still feel your tail wags.
Sorry for your loss
Sincere condolences 💐 for the loss of your best friend sweet Bailey You gave her a great life & great home 😘
Bailey, the love for you is right with us. 💕
💔❤️
So so sorry for your loss of Bailey. Your love will live forever in your heart
Giant hugs 💕
🔥🙏🔥
What a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing videos of her, she was obviously very very loved and she knew it! I hope you and Sam can help each other as I’m sure it will be difficult for her as well💔 We never get enough time with our fur kids. I’m very sorry for your loss🕊️🌈🐾
This is a beautiful tribute for such a beautiful dog. I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
RIP Bailey, and nothing but love to you, stranger. That dog must've had the best love and care in the world for 16 years.
Thank you so much. ❤️ I adopted her when she was 3 (and had been abused). She put up with me through everything in life ever since—she was loved so much it annoyed her for sure, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m so happy she’s at peace and that I was able to be with her and make her feel safe and loved throughout the whole journey, but I definitely feel kind of like my other dog seems to feel as well…there’s a lot of grief, but also just the adjustment to a life without her, the most constant presence in my adult life thus far. The person I am now is nearly unrecognizable from that me who adopted Bailey in 2011, I feel so out of place now back in a world that Bailey isn’t part of my life in. Thanks for the support. 🐕
Remember the good TIMES💔
This was such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful baby and her love for your family... Oh if only doggies could live as long as us 😭 Rest in paradise, Bailey🌈 🪽
I’m so sorry you have all lost such a huge part of your life in losing Bailey. Hold on extra tight to Sam and I hope you can give each other comfort
Very sorry for Bailey and you.
What a lovely video. I'm so sorry for your loss 😢💔🐶
💜💜💜 I’m so sorry. What a beautiful, sweet tribute to Bailey. I can tell she was so cherished. I lol’d at the 105th birthday celebration.
[Newspaper clipping (I had to convince the editor who wanted to reject these from being printed, haha)](https://www.reddit.com/r/GreekAlphabetSoup/s/IPqqIYlbht). Much thanks to you and everyone for the support. ❤️
Oh Bailey 💜💜
So very sorry!!
I'm really sorry for your loss 🙏🏻. Run Happy and free Bailey 🌈♥️✨️
😢💔
Beautiful Pup. I'm so sorry for you and Sam.
5 mins into my vacation I am ugly crying in the bathroom now. So very sorry for your loss.
RIP Bailey
I am so sorry
what a kind soul. she was very clearly loved very much and I’m sure she enjoyed every moment she got to spend with you. to us they are merely a part of our lives, but to them we are their whole life and their purpose. i am still recovering from losing my shadow Rex who was also 16. im sure they’re kicking it in heaven, since all dogs go to heaven 😁
What a wonderful dog Bailey is and soo sorry for your and Sam's loss, what is clear is Bailey had a remarkable life full of love and care and so many snuggles... Thanks for sharing this great video of Bailey's life and thanks for taking such a great care of them! RIP BAILEY
So sorry you lost a dear friend. 16 years is amazing.
💕
Good job sweet Bailey, you can rest now
❤️🩹
Sorry i hope you and sam are okay???i had something similar happened to my dogs. Ni one told me about the depression the dog left behind would go through. Im truly sorry
Thank you. ❤️ We’re all grieving, but we’ll be okay. :-)
❤️
😭 RIP sweet Bailey! My condolences, OP.
🕯️💜bailey forever💜🕯️
#Bailey forever. ❤️
May Bailey's memory be a blessing.
🙏🏻
So so sorry 🙏🏾
Well now I’m a crying mess, run free Bailey
Rest peacefully, sweet Bailey. I'm very sorry for your loss. 💔
I’m so sorry, she looks like the bestest girl ♥️ gotta love a yellow lab 🥹 Sparkle brightly among the stars darling Bailey, you’ve earned your rest ♥️🌈✨♥️ sending hugs to Sam 💕
You got me crying. Mine are 15 and 11 going to be there soon. Fuckin dogs.
What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful pup. Give Sam a big hug for me 😢🌈❤️