Bailey Hughes
Dear Dr. Kris and the staff at Final Journey,I wanted to write to you, and to everyone I had the privilege of speaking with, to say thank you during and incredibly painful and emotional time for my family Losing Bailey was one of the most difficult things I’ve been through. He was my sidekick, my constant, my comfort during hard times, and just an all-around incredible dog. He had an uncanny way of knowing when I was sick or sad, and he never left my side. I was lucky to have almost 16 years with him, and he truly grew up alongside my kids. Some of the most meaningful and joyful moments of my life happened with Bailey right there with us. There are very few memories I can think of where he wasn’t a part of them — he went everywhere with us. And because he was such an incredible dog, I knew that even though the decision was incredibly difficult, it was the right one. He deserved to go peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. Even so, there are no words to fully describe how much I’m going to miss him.What I do know is that having you with us for that final goodbye made an unbearable day feel just a little more manageable. From the very first phone call — the day I made the heartbreaking decision to let Bailey go — I was met with kindness, empathy, understanding, and the calmest, most reassuring voice on the other end of the line. I even called back days later, scared and unsure of what to expect, and every question I asked was handled with such care and compassion.I truly don’t know how you all do this work every day — stepping into people’s lives at moments filled with so much grief. It takes a very special kind of person to do what you do. On that day, you let me move at my own pace and treated Bailey with such tenderness and respect, and that will stay with me forever.Thank you to you, to Taylor, and to everyone who supported us through this painful journey. Thank you for the care you show families every day, and for making an incredibly sad and emotional time feel a little less heavy.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Chris H. and family