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June
2013

HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY BAILEY16

What can I say but we are here.  Nineteen wonderful years with a best friend.  What more can you ask for……I would love to say Bailey is doing great, but you can see he does have some difficulty walking.  He falls down more frequently than I would like, but fortunately, he does not seem to hurt himself.  When he walks you can see his back leg appears tired.  I don’t know if that is just normal for tripawds or if his age makes it more difficult.  He has had arthritis in the tip of his spine for years now but he never seemed to have many issues with it.  I am going to start him on a light dose of Rimadyl and see if that helps him any.  His biggest issue is his eyesight, however he is adapting and walks more slowly when not sure of the area, but he has bumped into some walls.  Despite all this, he still greets me when I come home with a wagging tail, will kiss me whenever the opportunity arises and still plays tug-a-war with me with his stuffed animals and will still play fetch as long as you don’t throw his stuffed animal too far (because he can’t find it then).  And let’s not forget those mail trucks that pass by the house – Bailey is out there protecting us all from those trucks. LOL.  I continue to think, that one fateful day and one decision, amputate or not……because of the right decision our family has been blessed with Bailey for an additional one year and three months to date and he is celebrating his 19th birthday today.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY.

Bailey's 19 DSCN1267

 

 

Bailey wanted a small party at home with just his family this year.  Here he is getting dressed for his party

Birthday outfit

 

 

Bailey had a special treat for his birthday.  His special treats covered with cheese.  Yum, cheese.

Eating birthday treat

 

 

Bailey with his 2 best friends enjoying birthday treats

 

Best friends

       



16 Comments

  1.    Christine at June 6th, 2013 8:40 AM:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY you sweet baby!!!!! (big smiles)

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  2.    Barret's Mom Heather at June 6th, 2013 8:56 AM:

    Happy Birthday Bailey! You’re a trooper!

    I hope you got some cake 🙂

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  3.    mmrocker13 at June 6th, 2013 9:47 AM:

    Holy hannah…I don’t know what is in the water where you live, but I’m coming to the birthday party and drinking some 🙂 AMAZING story! 19 is incredible for ANY dog of ANY size, let alone one with a health crisis. And a 15 year old pharoh hound? Also a good run.

    Congrats on a spectacular, wonderful milestone–wishing you many many more happy moments!

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  4.    rica55 at June 6th, 2013 10:44 AM:

    WOW BAILEY!!!!!!!! 19 YEARS!? WHAT A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY!!!! WE WILL BE SURE TO HAVE A PAWTY IN YOUR HONOR TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    XOXO,
    Erica & Jill

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  5.    maximutt at June 6th, 2013 10:48 AM:

    Well, I don’t know what to say either, except: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!!!! What an amazing boy you are! You are the definition of “inspiration”, “brave”, “strong”, I could go on and on! I hope you have a wonderful celebration! Keep inspiring, buddy! Your story and courage will live on forever!!

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  6.    zeuspod at June 6th, 2013 11:35 AM:

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!! You truly are an inspiration. Hope this is the best Birthday ever!

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  7.    benny55 at June 6th, 2013 11:43 AM:

    Yeah, this does just leave you speechless! What a magical journey!

    Forget the fact that e’s an amputee (clearly he has), this type of longevity in any dog is a miracle!!!

    Very thing you are describing is what I attribute to a “disease” called “senioritis”! And we love it when our tripawds become seniors!! But sweet Bailey, you are in the elite “master class of seniors”!! What an accomplishment!!

    The pictures of your sweet Bailey are adorable. He’s a very handsome boy ad, even though he’s rough on mailmen, you can see his gentleness shining through.

    So hap that you have..and are continuing to have…this wonderfull sacred time
    together. Yeah, I would think a little arthritis medicine about now would help issweet old joints feel better.

    This go is a hero that belongs in the Tripawd book of success stories!!

    I think being surrounded by all your loving care all these years is what puts the beat in his heart.

    CONGRATULATIONS! Sending you a box of mail men for your birthday!! I made little air holes for them and enclosed some not dogs!

    Cheerfully, Sally and Happy Hannah

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  8.    benny55 at June 6th, 2013 11:43 AM:

    Erred… that would be ..hot dogs!

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  9.    Karen P at June 6th, 2013 12:26 PM:

    Happy Birthday, Sweet Bailey! My tripawd, Obi, is sending you a play bow.

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  10.    Dakota Dawg at June 6th, 2013 12:26 PM:

    Bailey, you have warmed my heart today! You have accomplished what we all hope for most for our companion friends: To grow old gracefully and with dignity in the loving embrace of your family. It doesn’t get any better than that.

    Sweet Bailey, I wish only the best, sweetest, most loving life for you. And a bunch of mail men, of course!

    Shari

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  11.    RAHUSKY at June 6th, 2013 12:32 PM:

    Happy birthday mate!!

    RA

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  12.    4hope at June 6th, 2013 1:41 PM:

    Very, very happy birthday, Bailey!!! We are so happy for you!

    Keep protecting your family from that mail truck!

    Spirit Hope

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  13.    labsrus at June 6th, 2013 2:10 PM:

    Happy Birthday Bailey! 19 is an accomplishment for ANY dog and for a tripawd it’s even better. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, and treats, and new toys, and belly rubs and more!

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  14.    fetchon3 at June 6th, 2013 8:09 PM:

    My, my, Bailey! How regal you look in your palace! Happy 19th birthday! That is truly amazing, tripawd or not. You rock! Live it up, buddy.

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  15.    fourminipups at June 7th, 2013 12:38 AM:

    Happy Birthday !!! You are absolutely amazing. Your pawrents must be the best ever as quad pawds rarely make it to 19! You are living life right!

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  16.    jerry at June 7th, 2013 9:17 AM:

    Happy Happy Birthday Bailey! You are a miracle on 3 paws, you bring hope to countless people who need it. We are so honored to have you in this community, you are truly amazing!!!!

    Stay strong, keep on lovin’ life. You’re doing a great job!

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