Yesterday, our adorable dog Bailey passed away unexpectedly at age 4. We were unaware that an artificial sweetener, Xylitol, is toxic to can...
Yesterday, our adorable dog Bailey passed away unexpectedly at age 4. We were unaware that an artificial sweetener, Xylitol, is toxic to canines. She stole a cake off the counter made with the chemical, and within 48 hours her liver failed. It's virtually impossible to describe how much pain and sadness we're all feeling. Our other dog, Hendrix, is suffering the worst. He was raised with Bailey. (half brother) They were inseparable. Even if Hendrix and Bailey were separated for a day, they would get depressed. Everyone who met Bailey loved her. When we first picked her up from the farm in South Carolina, we knew she was different. Bailey always had this distinctive smirk on her face. And when she got very excited, a vibrant, animated smile spread noticeably across her face. Anyone who saw this couldn't resist smiling back. It wasn't just Bailey's smile; It was her infinite humanlike facial expressions and mannerisms that made her so unique. She persistently smacked her paws on people and spread her little toes out, demanding a paw massage. No one ever assumed she was a male. Her girliness was apparent as soon as you saw her dainty, pink paws crossed over another. She was a lady. Her mood was easily recognizable, especially when she felt guilty. She acted mischievous and sneaky, often stealing food from the table, even in far reaching corners. When we caught her taking something, she instantly dropped it, and rolled on her back. She pushed her belly out and with that ... Less
