Hugo

We are sad to announce the passing of 2016 Alumnus Hugo. He arrived at SEGSP in late 2016 as a stray and was emaciated with bad scar tissue from a chemical burn on his back, an open wound on his leg, and severe trauma to his pelvis which required surgery. And to top it off, he caught Kennel Cough at the shelter. He was in rough shape and obviously had a terrible beginning to life. But that all changed when he was adopted by his loving family. We received this note from his mom Linda: “We are utterly devastated. The vet did blood work and x-ray and found a mass on his liver. He had emergency surgery, but when they opened him, he was full of cancer and the mass had started to rupture. We were able to be with him and tell him what a good boy he was and that we loved him as he crossed over. We never expected this as Ivy is the old one at 14. We adopted Hugo in 2017 after temp fostering him until his pending adopter picked him up. Luckily, the adoption fell through, and we adopted him because we were smitten. By that time, he still had scar tissue on his back that would bleed whenever he rolled on the grass or played rough. We pursued surgery to remove the scar tissue and bring the healthy edges of skin together. It worked and thankfully, his back healed. He spent the next 7 years traveling with us between FL and MN. He was the best boy ever. All he ever wanted was some sun to lay in, treats, a comfy bed and his own family to love. He never sought a lot of attention; he would just saunter over and wait for you to pet him. I think the hardest part is reaching down for him or not seeing him lying on the couch or hearing one of his little whines while dreaming. Not a day goes by when we don't think of our dogs in some way. Do I have the bench positioned right so they can see out the window and watch for us to come up the driveway, is the bed too high for them to jump on, is the tile floor too slippery where I need to put rugs down, do they like their food and treats, is the water fresh enough. I think what I will miss most is his gratitude. All he ever wanted was to feel safe and loved. I would like to thank SEGSP for entrusting him with us and all the hard work they do saving these dogs. A special thanks to Linda K for all of her help. I will see you on the other side, my big, beautiful boy! Barry, Linda and Ivy (SEGSP alumni 2015) Brueske”

​"Love is the balm that heals the deepest wounds." Unknown