Today My Little Dog Died Photo Gallery by Fay Stout at pbase.com

Today My Little Dog Died

June 17, 2010

As I write this, my heart aches for the loss of my very best friend.
It was sudden... very unexpected.

You see... my husband took her to the vet's to get her nails trimmed but this time she did not come home.
Something happened... "a cardiac arrest" is what they said. Did they hold her too tightly? Should she have been mildly sedated? Did she panic and struggle? Did she have a respiratory arrest or a heart arrhythmia? I will never have the answers to these questions.
It was a senseless loss of life. And there is no going back. She did not deserve to die this way.

She is gone and never to return to my arms again. I will never again be able to kiss her, and hold her and tell her she's the best. There will always be an emptiness in my heart. She really was my best friend and I write this and post her photo in remembrance of Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers... to honor her short life and to help me deal with my overwhelming grief.

Please read about my little girl and how she made life so joyful in so many ways. (Click on each photo to read more...)

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Ms. Bailey	Puggy love...	Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers and Lucy...	"Ms. Bailey... OFF the table!"
Happy Father's Day from the dogs...	All dressed up and nowhere to go...	Barnum and Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers	Good girl!
"Ms. Bailey! What were you thinking?"	Daddy's home!	Waiting patiently for dinner... "puppy stew"!	"I'm ready for my walk now..."

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Guest		10-Dec-2010 05:09
Oh.....Fay, I just found this section. I know it has been several months since Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers died, but I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I know how much you love your doggies.....and I do understand how much it hurts to lose them. I absolutely love the names you give them! Matt and Sarah had to put Stringbean to sleep a couple of years ago ( he was very territorial, and inadvertently nipped Nathan )....we were all very upset that it had to be done, and that was a conscious decision....I just can't imagine your grief when Dick had to tell you what happened....... Love, Mary

Linda Willets		05-Jul-2010 00:54
So sorry to hear of your loss.

Guest		03-Jul-2010 12:06
I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. It's so difficult when you know you're going to have to have them put to sleep; the suddenness of this is heartbreaking. I hope you find peace in the coming weeks, and may she be patiently waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

larose forest photos		02-Jul-2010 21:38
Oh no. I am so very, very sorry Fay. I can understand completely how you feel. THis is just such sad news. I am glad you created this tribute to her. It helps a little, but of course you will miss her unbearably. My condolences.

Guest		30-Jun-2010 09:54
I am so sorry... I can feel your grief... the animals give us so much of their love, and really you dont know if it was a violated death... so your husband was not let in to see how it went... this situation of not knowing how it happened is most hard... plase be strong, she was a beautiful part of yor family...

mart senior		29-Jun-2010 18:59
sorry for such a sad loss, i love my little dog dearly, they give so much love to us...you gave him a good life...my thoughts are with u

Joe		29-Jun-2010 16:57
I had a black male pug. His bottom teeth stuck out the same way and was SO cute. I miss my Mack so much. I am so sorry for your lose.

Guest		29-Jun-2010 04:41
Dear Fay, I'm so sorry for your loss, and can't begin to wonder what life will be like without our "girls". Take comfort in knowing that when Bailey took her last breath on Earth, it was followed by her first breath in doggie Heaven!

Ken		28-Jun-2010 19:32
So sorry for your loss, I too understand the pain. I lost my dog in March. Remember that your furry friend will always be with you Just talk to him/her when you need to. Your dog will be listening and don't forget to use the sense of smell and take a favorite toy or cover and sniff it when needed It does bring you back to fond memories. You will some day see him again in the future and have a Joyous reunion. God Bless

Georgia Roessler		27-Jun-2010 18:02
Bailey looks like a wonderful little dog, certainly well-loved. I feel your pain, as those who have never themselves been through such a tragedy do not understand how horrid it is. I'm so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories, as they are a great comfort to you. You will always love Ms. Bailey.

Jean Ray		26-Jun-2010 06:43
I am so sorry for your loss. Our dogs become such beloved members of the family, and we are never ready to lose them, no matter the circumstances. You have created a beautiful memorial gallery here. I'm glad you have so many wonderful images of Bailey. It is apparent that Bailey was well loved and cared for, and had a wonderful life with you.

carol j. phipps		26-Jun-2010 05:23
Such a huge loss! SORRY! God bless!

rick bolt		25-Jun-2010 21:15
I am sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.

Wendy O		25-Jun-2010 01:14
This is so very very sad, my heart goes out to you, Fay. She looks like a very special little friend. How tragic.

Mike Boatner		24-Jun-2010 20:13
To those that understand - one of the family is now gone. May her memory last - our hearts out to you.

thomas galambos		24-Jun-2010 15:29
sorry to hear about your loss. the thing to do is get barnum a new playmate. love the memories and let the grief wane. time is the only healer.

Eldar Kadymov		24-Jun-2010 01:19
There are no words to remedy your loss, all we can do is to support you, V

Guest		23-Jun-2010 00:53
"If dogs don't go to Heaven - then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers..... My condolences.

slhoornstra		22-Jun-2010 21:59
I am so sorry for your loss!! i hope you will find comfort in all of your happy memories. Best, Sharon

borisalex		22-Jun-2010 05:02
Oh Fay, I´m shocked to read that she died! She became a friend to me too, through your pictures you posted of her during the last months! I´m so sorry!

JOSE MATA		22-Jun-2010 01:58
I AM VERY SORRY FAY , BUT SHE WILL BE ALWAYS WITH YOU .

Carl and Racine Erland		21-Jun-2010 13:33
The loss of a special friend is heart wrenching, my thoughts are with you. - Racine

wcraigst		21-Jun-2010 13:23
We have a pug too. Brings tears to my eyes thinking that she will die one day. Iwas never a dog person until Mei Ling!

Kasia Guess		20-Jun-2010 18:48
sorry to hear that, she seemed to have been happy with you, nice pictures

Ali Majdfar		19-Jun-2010 16:59
Lovely captures! ~V

Richard		19-Jun-2010 01:31
May God give you peace with the loss of your friend. Your hurt will heal but your memory will always remember.

GeneWard		19-Jun-2010 00:24
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. There is nothing like love for a pet. We are totally vulnerable to them.

Slinger43		18-Jun-2010 23:16
Fay, I lost my best Fur friend in July 08, whilst I was working overseas, cried my heart out for 2 days, couldn't go to work. She was 14 1/2 had her since she was 6 weeks old. The last time I was home in Australia on break she came up to me at the door before I left to return to Bulgaria and pawed my legs and just wanted more hugs and cuddles, normally she wouldn't do this , she would sit in the corner and sulk. I miss her every day and in her memory I wear her paw print tattooed on my chest and 4 paw prints on my right foot as that was where she always walked with me, and still does every day.

Marlin Markle		18-Jun-2010 18:39
Fay, As a dog parent , who lost our oldest a month ago to illness and old age.Be brave ,yes your heart misses her as we do our girl,but she is with you in your heart always-and is playing in a safe place waiting for you.It's called Rainbow Bridge,where our loved pets wait for us to join them for all eternity.SO Ms.Bailey Bentwhiskers is going to be in your arms agian... HUGGS Marlin & Gail

Woody		18-Jun-2010 17:30
Fay I understand your pain and would like you to have a special poem I wrote after my loss of a beloved friend...Pets Animals are precious and we'll never forget the friendship they gave us as a loyal and loving pet. They come into your life some healthy and some not, no matter their condition we'll give them all we got. They're happy they're a part of your life through gray clouds or blue skies, you know they love you deeply, you can see it in their eyes. The time we get to share with them seems short and unfair, just remember they're in heaven and they're waiting for you there. With deepest sympathy, Steve

Mair�ad		17-Jun-2010 20:51
Fay, I am so sorry for your loss. Our pets become such a big part of our lives that they are like family, loved and cherished, loving us and comforting us in return. Rest assured that you gave her the best possible life in a loving family.

Pat Shawyer		17-Jun-2010 19:59
Oh Fay, I am so VERY VERY sorry for your terrible loss, I really do not know what to say, I understand your heartache, I felt much the same when my wonderful big cat Ziggy passed at just 5 yrs, last October, I still cry when we mention his name in the house. I wish you well, nothing much anyone says will help your grief, but please know that across the big pond,I am thinking of you and sending my love. So sorry. xx

Stephanie		17-Jun-2010 18:05
Oh Fay, my heart aches for you right now. I am so sorry to read about the loss of the love of your life. How old was Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers? Be strong for Barnum. He is going to need your strength at this time because he too lost his best girl. I wish that I could give you a big hug across the miles. Try to remember the good times; it will help you through this difficult time.

Guest		17-Jun-2010 17:40
So sorry for your loss, Fay. Just try and remember all the good times and good memories....they will be with you always. Take care.

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