I never said anything publicly about it, but a little over two years ago, Bailey was diagnosed with a kidney cancer of some kind. We only ever had cytology; so we were never 100% certain of the tumor type. 2/
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The veterinary oncologist recommended radical surgery followed by chemotherapy, with not the greatest odds of remission and a predicted survival of maybe 18 months. 3/
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Do my wife and I decided not to put him through all of that. He lasted over two years. Two very good years with his then new buddy Dora and, sometimes, her sun Doug, whom we had fostered from birth and my parents had adopted. 4/pic.twitter.com/Lk6pZvnn4W
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Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Yesterday, while at dog day care he took a turn for the worst. By afternoon it was obvious that this was it. Fortunately, we were able to get a vet who does in home euthanasia, and Bailey passed without further suffering. 5/
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Farewell old friend. You leave behind your humans and your dog buddies Dora and Doug, and the pack at dog day care.
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I’ll miss the hilarious way you and Dora would demand your walk, as annoying as your relentlessness could be at times when we were tired or the weather was lousy. 7/pic.twitter.com/ensmLwnEYg
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The trio is no more, and things will never be the same. But we had over 12 good years since that first day in 2009 when my wife found you in the shelter.
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So. Many. Memories. Such as good reaction to the last litter of puppies we fostered before the pandemic. He was not a fan. 9/9pic.twitter.com/9Cg2VS1Pvw
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So sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your loss sir. Glad the pup enjoyed life up till the end
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