Pet's name: Bailey

Age: 15 months 

Breed: Mixed

Gender: Male

Family member names: John, Jodi, Addison, Ben, Eli

Where and why did you get Bailey? We adopted Bailey from SICSA. We’ve always had dogs but had been without one for more than a year and missed having a pet in our family. We’d intended to find a medium-sized dog, but our puppy quickly outgrew the shelter’s estimate. Our “30-40-pound” guy now weighs almost twice that, but he’s perfect and takes up an even bigger part in our hearts than we planned.

What is the story behind Bailey's name? We wanted a name that started with the letter B to fit our two cats' B names. It turns out that one of our neighbor's last name is Bailey. Having moved in the summer before, we were still getting to know our neighbors when we named Bailey. In the end, the name is sort of unknowingly an homage to our great neighbors. 

Anything special or unusual about Bailey? Bailey loves to play with our cats and other dogs. He is super friendly and loves to play ball, snore, chase or be chased around the entire house. 

What do you like best about Bailey? Bailey has the kindest eyes and a sweet disposition. He is playful, lively, caring and loving to people and other dogs. He has the best smile. 

Any funny stories? When he was a puppy, and sometimes now, many people would say how much he looks like Scooby Doo. We played on it and got him a light blue collar. He likes snacks but has not solved any mysteries so far.

How spoiled is Bailey? Oh, very spoiled. He gets at least three walks a day and a treat in the morning and afternoon. He has his chair in the living room and a dog bed in front of the fireplace. At night, he and the cats have beds, too. 

When is Bailey's birthday and/or Gotcha Day? His birthday is March 18, 2023, and Gotcha Day was Memorial Day weekend of 2023.

Is Bailey involved in any family traditions or holidays? He dresses up in Christmas PJs with the family. 

How has Bailey enriched your life? He makes us smile and laugh and is great for hugs. He is truly part of the family.

What else should we know about Bailey? He is very quiet unless the Amazon delivery person comes to the door.