No Bad Days

It’s hard to honor a dog you love so much—a dog who’s been your friend, your partner, and your heart for more years than any other.

How do you find the words to say goodbye to your best girl?

You remember the promises you made: to always do your very best for her, to make sure there were no bad days, and to listen when she said she was done.

So, on a beautiful autumn day, you sit together in the cool air. She sniffs the breeze—content, knowing—and as you weep, you remember the joy.

Goodbye and Godspeed, my Bailey Bug.
We had so many years of adventure, so many firsts together: my first bred by Champion and Grand Champion, our first class placements at the CWCCA National—2nd in BBE, and I was so proud! You were my first Barnhunt and Scentwork partner, the very first Cardigan to earn a Senior Barnhunt title, and the first to achieve several AKC Scentwork titles. My first partner to compete at upper levels in different sports.

But mostly, you were my best girl.

From the moment you were born into my hands to your very last breath, you were mine, and I was yours.

You gave me so very much, and I can only hope I gave you even a fraction of what you gave me.

We had joy. We had fun. We had seasons in the sun.

Not enough days—but no bad days.

I will love you forever, my beloved girl.
💔

GCH ICKC CH Solstice Flying Circus, CAX, FCAT, SCAE, SIAE, SCNE, SINE, SENE, SEA, SWN, SCE, RATS, RATI, IT, VC
February 28, 2009 – November 13, 2025