Goodbye, Gunner

05/10/2026

We were finally able to get Porter (Gunner’s little brother) in to have the laparoscopic gastropexy done last month. We invaded the enemy lines to have it done (Roll Tide); that’s how important it is. The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine did a great job taking care of him. We were originally told he would have to stay overnight but when we got there they told us he could go home same day. We were so grateful to be able to bring him home with us that night. The next morning he was moving around a little bit, had his meds and a few sips of water. He started eating the next day and had his first bm on day 3 after the surgery. On day 10, the vet cleared him which we were thankful for because he was feeling so good he wouldn’t sit still. By 2 weeks after, he was running full speed. Today, almost a month later, he is living his best life. ❤️
Cash (Porter’s 13 month old Newfiedoodle brother)was so confused and wanted to play which is why Porter had to stay in the crate for a little while. Knowing it’s highly unlikely we will have to go through what we went through with Gunner makes it worth it. We will have them do the gastropexy on Cash when he is fixed.

01/07/2026

🐾 Gunner Would Want You to Know This… 🐾

If Gunner were still here, he’d probably be stretched out on his favorite bed like this — ball nearby, completely content.
But if he could say one thing to other dog parents, it would be this:

👉 Please learn about gastropexy.

Gunner was lost to GDV (bloat) — a sudden and devastating condition that can take a healthy dog in a matter of hours. Many people don’t realize there is a preventive option.

✨ Gastropexy is a procedure where the stomach is stitched into place to prevent it from twisting.
✨ It’s often done at the same time as spay/neuter.
✨ It doesn’t prevent bloat entirely, but it can prevent the deadly twist that makes GDV so often fatal.

Gunner didn’t get that chance.
But your dog might.
If sharing his story helps even one family ask their vet the right question, then his legacy is doing exactly what it was meant to do. 💙

12/11/2025

Gunner loved watching TV with us. Marmaduke was one of his favorites!
Merry Christmas to you all!

11/12/2025

We sure miss him so much. He was a true protector. ❤️🤗❤️

07/12/2025

🖤 Still Remembering, Still Sharing — For Gunner and Yours 🖤

It’s been a little while since we’ve posted here, but the mission of Goodbye, Gunner hasn’t changed:
To raise awareness about GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) — a deadly condition that can strike without warning.

Gunner’s story is one of heartbreak, but it’s also one of hope — hope that no one else has to face the same painful goodbye.
💔 He was healthy, happy, and loved beyond measure... until GDV took him from us in hours.

✨ Did you know? A simple preventive surgery called gastropexy can greatly reduce the risk of this happening — especially when done while your dog is already under for spay/neuter.

If this page reaches even one person in time to save their pup, Gunner’s legacy lives on.
🐾 Please share this. You might save a life.

06/24/2025

This popped up on my memories this morning. I sure miss him and his big ol’ self.

05/27/2025

05/19/2025

What is a gastropexy — and why should you ask about it?

It’s a simple surgical procedure that can prevent GDV (bloat), a life-threatening condition that can kill a dog in just hours.

A gastropexy works by tacking the stomach to the abdominal wall, preventing it from twisting — which is what makes GDV so dangerous.

It can often be done during spay or neuter surgery, or scheduled separately for at-risk breeds.

Talk to your vet. Ask the question. It could save your dog’s life.

05/17/2025

We made up several of these treat bags to pass out. The first 3 were distributed today with brief conversation.
It feels good to know we are making a difference in Gunner’s name.

05/15/2025

Help Us Spread the Word:
Can you help us reach just one more dog owner today?

We started Goodbye, Gunner after losing our sweet labradoodle to GDV (bloat) — something we had never even heard of until it was too late.

Now, we’re trying to change that.

We want every dog parent to know:

What GDV is
The signs to look for
And that it can be prevented with a simple surgery called gastropexy
You never know who might see a shared post and learn something that saves their dog’s life.

Please consider sharing this page with your friends, family, or any fellow dog lover.
Together, we can make sure no one has to go through what we did.

💛 Gunner’s legacy is saving lives — and your share could be part of that.