07/28/2026
In Loving Memory of Vanechka
It has taken us several days to truly understand and accept that Vanechka is no longer with us.
On July 23, Vanechka peacefully went to sleep and never woke up.
Just the day before, he had been groomed and prepared for a photoshoot so we could share him in hopes of finally finding him a family. We had so much hope for him. He was happy, feeling well, and full of life. There were no signs that anything was wrong, and we still don’t know what happened.
That evening, as always, he went for a walk in the woods with his caregiver, ate well, and received his share of love and affection. Then he simply fell asleep.
He wasn’t even six years old.
Vanechka was truly special and touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. It hurts deeply that he never had the chance to find the forever home we had hoped for him.
But Vanechka was loved.
For the last year and a half of his life, he knew safety, warmth, care, and companionship. He knew that he mattered.
We also want to thank everyone who donated toward Vanechka’s surgeries and medical care. Because of your support, he received the treatment he needed and was able to walk again after surgery. None of us expected his life to be so short, but your kindness gave him the chance to experience comfort, movement, and joy again. We will always be grateful for that gift.
A very special thank you to Sofiko for giving Vanechka these beautiful final years—for loving him, caring for him, and giving him everything she could.
We wish we could have given you more time, Vanechka. We wish we could have seen you finally go home to a family of your own.
Run free over the rainbow bridge, our precious boy. 🌈🤍
You were loved. You mattered. And you will never be forgotten.