Ranger

Our precious 2021 alumnus, Ranger, passed away on December 29th after a series of sudden and heartbreaking medical events. He was only 6 years old.

Ranger’s dad, Dylan, shared the following with us: “He had been having some gut issues over the past few months that our primary vet believed were diet-related. While we were traveling for Christmas, he began declining rapidly - almost overnight. He was admitted to an emergency hospital for a sudden swollen mass on his neck and stayed overnight. After being discharged, he suffered a seizure on the drive home and began losing motor function, falling over, and losing control of his bowels. CT scans and MRIs revealed genetic protein-losing enteropathy. He was throwing blood clots and was beginning to experience what we believe was sepsis. I was with him until the very end, and I am devastated. Hug your pups extra hard for me. I’ll miss you, Ranger. You were such a good boy. Chase those birds, rabbits, and lizards up there…”

Ranger was deeply loved and will always be remembered for the joy he brought to his family. His passing is a heartbreaking reminder that we never know how much time we’re given with our dogs. Please take Dylan’s words to heart - hold them close, love them fiercely, and cherish every moment.

Run free, sweet Ranger.

“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” —ANONYMOUS