04/08/2026
It has taken me a while to write this, because the emotions around it have been so heavy, but it is time to share that our beloved Sadie passed away on December 12, 2025.
Sadie developed diabetes insipidus and kidney cancer, and after walking that difficult road with her, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to end her suffering.
Sadie was so much more than a therapy dog at H.O.P.E. Ranch. She helped many clients through their mental health journeys with her calm presence, gentle spirit, and unconditional love. She was also my dog—my constant companion, always by my side through everyday moments and life’s hardest days.
She had the sweetest personality, a beautiful soul, and a way of making people feel safe, seen, and loved without ever needing words. That was her gift. She brought comfort, peace, and joy to so many, and her pawprints are left on our hearts forever.
We will miss her deeply, but we are so grateful for the love she gave and the healing she helped bring into this world.
Run free, sweet Sadie. Thank you for every quiet moment, every comforting glance, and every bit of love you shared. You are deeply loved, and you will never be forgotten.
