08/28/2026
Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈, and for that, we would like to talk about a very special boy.
Atticus had his very first appointment with us back in February 2013 and, recently, his very last appointment with us just two months ago. We were lucky enough to care for Atticus throughout his entire life. Around the clinic, we liked to refer to him as “the deer” because of his long, leggy body! 🦌
Atticus began having issues with swallowing, licking his lips, and a shaking jaw. Upon examination, we found a mass on the roof of his mouth. A biopsy of the mass unfortunately revealed that it was a soft tissue sarcoma.
Atticus began traveling to Greenville, SC, for radiation treatments at Upstate Vet. After a very brave fight, Atticus eventually crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Atticus was an incredibly lovable guy who lived for playing fetch and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful hiking and traveling buddy, too. His mom says he was truly the definition of man’s best friend and will be missed beyond measure by his humans.
His mom also told us that Atticus simply cannot be replaced, but if they do eventually decide to welcome another pet into their family, we’ll have the privilege of caring for them, too. ❤️
We feel incredibly lucky to have known Atticus for all these years and to have been trusted with his care from his very first appointment to his last.
Today, we remember Atticus and all of the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
