06/05/2026
💔 Run Free, Sweet Noelle 💔
It is with shattered hearts that we share our sweet Noelle has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Many of you have followed Noelle's pathway to hope. You let her touch your heart, celebrated her victories, supported her care, prayed through her treatments, and sent her so much love. Today, we mourn alongside the family who loved her most.
This message was shared by Noelle's foster mom:
"Today I had to put Noelle down. I can't even breathe or comprehend this, but she is at peace.
Yesterday morning was our normal routine. She went outside and made sure to put Jerry in his place. I wiped her nose a few times, and everything seemed normal. I had stepped out, and my husband was home cleaning the kitchen when she suddenly collapsed. Her head tilted back, and her tongue was out. He called me, and I flew home and rushed her to the emergency hospital. We thought maybe she had suffered a seizure.
They took her right back, examined her, and felt that the tumor may have been affecting her brain and that there was no chance of recovery. They felt she was suffering.
Needless to say, I'm so heartbroken and devastated. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the news that her scans showed no recurrence in her lungs. We thought she had finally caught a break. At the same time, we learned that she had a tumor in her nasal cavity that was pushing against her palate, but we remained hopeful and cherished every day we had with her.
Now I'm left without my best friend, who followed me everywhere and who always made sure everyone knew she was serious about her lamb chops.
I'm going to miss her like crazy."
Noelle came to us covered in mammary tumors with an uncertain future. Yet somehow, through it all, she remained joyful, loved, and was determined to live. She bounced back from surgery and treatment with grace and courage, all while stealing hearts everywhere she went.
Most importantly, Noelle got something every dog deserves before her time came: a family. A family who adored her beyond measure. A family who spoiled her, advocated for her, celebrated every good day, and stood beside her through the tough days. She knew what it felt like to be cherished and had everything she needed to move peacefully on from this world.
To everyone who donated, shared her story, sent prayers, rooted for her, loved her, and followed her journey, thank you. Because of you, Noelle's final chapter was filled with hope.
We know many of you looked forward to her updates as much as we did. We will miss her sweet face, her spunky personality, her determination, and all of the stories that made us smile.
You were so loved Noelle, and you will be missed.
Run free now, beautiful girl. 🌈🐾
