"Friends and FLUFF family, it is with the heaviest of hearts that we bring the news of the passing of one of our Senior canines, sweet Victoria, who passed away in her sleep Saturday night October 17th.
We can only pray that she was sleeping and went peacefully dreaming about her runs in the grass and time spent with staff and volunteers. We all loved her very much and gave her the best in her last days. Thank you Staff & Volunteers all for being there for these babies and taking care of them like they are your own. We will save 10 more in her honor. Thank you all for doing what you do."
-CEO/Founder, Kimmy Chandler

"I know how much we all loved Victoria — and how deeply she loved every one of us. Her smile, her charm, her goofy grass rolls, her walkies, and that huge excitement she carried into every single day… she lived with a joy and kindness most people spend their whole lives trying to find.

As we grieve her passing, I hope we try to be a little more like her. Victoria never let her past define her — not the neglect from her previous owners, not the long months she spent at the shelter since March 2026, not the uncertainty of how many days she had left. She woke up choosing joy, choosing connection, choosing kindness, choosing to squeeze everything she could out of the day in front of her.

And when others gave up on her, we stepped forward with love. We gave her safety, dignity, and a life worth celebrating. She showed us what it looks like to live with gratitude, gentleness, and excitement no matter what came before.
Honoring her means carrying that forward — choosing joy the way she did, choosing kindness the way she did, choosing to show up the way she did, and choosing to smile.

My heart is with Victoria and with every one of you. Losing and giving our all to these animals — no matter their circumstances, not knowing which day might be their last — is hard, and we do it. This group is special. Not many people are willing or able to do what you do. Thank you for your heart, and I’m here if you need anything."
-Rescue Manager, Angela S.