Tyler Bailey

 Welcome to Tyler's website!

General Bradley (at attention), Laura and Tyler Bailey

Photo by Michael Bailey

  Tyler, 4 years old

Our family

Mike, Tyler and Laura  

I originally created this website for fundraising purposes (and successfully raised over ten thousand dollars for Tyler's service dog for a "non profit" organization in Xenia, Ohio called "4 Paws for Ability," which accepted the funds from many generous donors and did NOT provide the dog)  Now it's for keeping in touch with friends and family ...and to hopefully help other children suffering from short bowel syndrome. 

"The Screaming Monkey"

Here's an old picture of Tyler (October 2006) that's been circulating on email with the title of "This Will Make You Smile" and there's probably a few other titles that I'm not aware of ...and it's been taken by a few photo websites, including this Joemonster.org one. 

 Our Amazing Newfoundland, General Bradley:

 Bradley!  Oh Bradley, what are we to do with you?  You have won our hearts just as fast as you have grown, which is really-really fast. 

Bradley, 4 and 11 months old

 My how we've grown!

Our dear General Bradley lives up to the Newfoundland standards.  Not only his he massive in size, but he's gentle as a lamb, making him true to form as a "Gentle Giant."  He loves Tyler and just wants to play with him all day long.  We never need to worry about Bradley hurting Tyler.  On the contrary, we need to worry more about Tyler getting too rough with Bradley.  Tyler has this little game that he likes to play with Bradley called, "Let's See How Far My Fist Will Go Down Your Throat" and Tyler thinks it's very funny.  Bradley has never complained nor has this game ever stopped him from playing with Tyler.  Bradley must think it's a pretty fun game too because he keeps going back for more.  Perhaps they both think I'm the party pooper by stopping this game?

"Hey look!  I found a pocket on Bradley's face!"

When Bradley's mouth is free of Tyler's fist, he's always close by watching over him.  As a family, we have witnessed why Newfoundlands are the number one breed for children:  They are devoted, gentle, smart, nuturing and still tough as nails! 

Bradley watches over Tyler, being careful to avoid Tyler's tubing.

Bradley continues to amaze us with his insight.  He knows that Tyler cannot walk.  He also knows that Tyler needs support to stand, so what does he do (without being trained to do so)?  He stands in place so Tyler can steady himself:

  "Lean on me, little friend"

Newfies make great friends and terrible guard dogs:

Please see Tyler and Bradley's pages for more fun stuff!

 Here's Grandma, a proud puppy raiser for Canine Companions, and Yukiko!

 Would you like to be a puppy raiser for Canine Companions (a REALLY great service dog organization)?

Check out their website: http://www.cciarizona.org/Puppy%20Raising.htm

Registered Name:  "Like a Soldier"

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