06/07/2025
We are sharing another very sad alumni update. Our 2018 alumnus Griffin has passed away.
His mom Melanie said, āI am devastated to be sharing this update butā¦ Last week, we said goodbye to the best dog ever, our sweet Griffin. Joel and I were fortunate to be chosen as his forever home in January of 2019 and loved having him as part of our family every single day after. Griffin turned nine this year and was still as loving and happy as ever, but the tumor in his chest had spread, interfering with his ability to breathe. I know āeveryone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong,ā but Griffin was exceptional. He was a proper gentleman who was gentle with children, patient with his GSP fur brother Wagner, and amenable with his people. His favorite things were treats (especially peanut butter), fetch, being under cover, snuggles, sitting under his tree in the backyard, stalking all the critters, and playing with Wagner. Griffin wasnāt a barker; if he needed something, he would let you know with nose nudges and kisses. I work from home, and Griffin was my constant, my faithful assistant who was always at my feet while I worked. He was our little buddy who loved his regular rounds of fetch with Joel. We loved that dog, and while our hearts are broken, we are honored to have known such a precious and good boy. We thank his fosters, Katie and Austin, for choosing us to be gifted with the absolute joy that was Griffin, and we thank SEGSP Rescue for everything you do. Griffin was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.ā
Griffin was fostered by our volunteers Katie and Austin, who graciously fostered him for 4 months including their wedding date. Griffin was their 5th of 6 SEGSP foster dogs. Griffin was a very lucky, and loved, boy.
āI'll always be beside you until the very end, wiping all your tears away, being your best friend. I'll smile when you smile and feel all the pain you do, and if you cry a single tear, I promise I'll cry too.ā by Leighann
