Bailey was Mum and Dad’s beautiful girl, and their whole world revolved around her from the moment she arrived. Stubborn and cheeky, full of life and fun, Bailey had her own way of doing things and everyone in the family loved her for it.
She had squeezed into the chair where Mum sat as if there was nowhere better in the world, and she’d “talk” to Dad in her own special way, letting him know exactly when it was time for bed. On Mum’s days off, Bailey would lie beside her all day long, her beautiful shadow, always close, always keeping her company.
Bailey loved her boys too. Jacob, Tyler, Luke and Malakai all meant the world to her, and she’d get so excited whenever Luke came over, knowing walkies were on the way. She loved the garden, digging, sunbathing, and her favourite flamingo toy and if anyone so much as touched cheese, Bailey would appear from nowhere, certain it was meant for her. Each night, she’d check that all four boys were safely tucked into bed before settling in with Mum and Dad herself, paws on Dad’s arm, head resting close, right where she belonged.
When Bailey became unwell, her family did everything they possibly could for her over nine difficult days; nothing mattered more than their girl. But sometimes true love means recognising when it’s time to let go, and to spare further suffering. On Friday the 7th, surrounded by the family who loved her so completely, Bailey sadly crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully. The Springfield Pet Cremation team were honoured to care for Bailey afterwards, carrying out her individual, dignified dog cremation with the same love and gentleness her family gave her every day of her life.
Run free now, Bailey, our beautiful girl. Find your sunshine, your garden, and maybe a little cheese waiting for you too. You were loved more than words could ever say, and you will always be Mum and Dad’s beautiful girl. Forever loved, forever missed, forever our beautiful Bailey. Run free, until we meet again.