Bailey:
Our hearts are broken, and we are in shock. We lost a beautiful, independent, and the most faithful friend last night. Bailey ran the Pooch’z fields, ate treats, and within an hour and a half collapsed in the back yard. We rushed her to Moore Lane Vet, where they continued to perform CPR and extracted fluid from her abdomen and around her heart. We didn’t know that Bailey had congestive heart failure of the right ventricle. The vet said this often happens and presents no symptoms until it is too late. It is hard to treat, and there is not a large rate of survival with that side of the heart. Bailey, you were loved by so many humans who walked you, kids who read to you, but most of all, by Bandit, your sister! Run free, sweet girl, and the other Poochz Pack members will be there to greet you!
Bandit:
Again, our hearts are broken, but also, we know that bonded pairs are attached by a string…it’s okay that you loved her more. She was with you all your life. She comforted, mothered, and protected you always. You never knew life without her. Throughout your two months of mourning and heartbreak, you decided life without her was unbearable. Your humans, pack, and Annie will miss you immensely, but we understand. We know Bailey was there to meet you and that you will be happy and content once again. Have fun, you 2, and don’t get into too much mischief (aka, Thelma, and Louise).
Bandit lost 6 lbs in two months, and when we had bloodwork done Friday and she was in kidney failure, we knew it was time to say goodbye. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this tough season.
7 years young
Hi I’m Mama Bailey and I speak for me and my sister Bandit and this is our story. We were ranch dogs but were surrendered to Help for Homeless Pets when our family had to move. We didn’t want to be separated because we have been together since birth. Thank goodness for Pooch’z B&B, who came to rescue us. Of course, we were nick-named Thelma and Louise by a Board Member, as we are a bit wild and lawless. Since coming here on June 15th, we’ve begun to learn manners. I tell my sister Bandit, “Don’t jump out that window with the screen to get outside, we need to wait until they let us out!” Do you think she listens to me? No, not once but twice in the same day! Our new family has been so patient with Bandit and well I guess, me too. I tend to push my weight around and want to be the leader, because I was a mama dog in the past. Marge says she’s the leader and makes us mind most of the time! Bandit and I am learning every day and we love it here at Pooch’z B&B.
