07/17/2026
A call to our community for support - Our dear friend Dave.
(Dave who?)
Dave with the sweet little black poodle, Blanca.
"Ohhhh... that Dave."
Blanca was never simply Dave's dog.
She was his constant companion, his service dog, his comfort, his protector, and for more than 7 of her eleven years, a part of who he was. For so many of us, it was impossible to think of one without the other. If someone didn't recognize Dave's name, the explanation was always simple: "You know... the man with the beautiful little dog, Blanca."
She wasn't just by his side—she belonged there. Gently nestled in the crook of Dave's arm, Blanca became one of the most familiar and comforting sights to everyone who knew them. Her quiet presence, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion left an imprint far greater than her tiny size could ever suggest.
Blanca passed peacefully, exactly where she had spent a lifetime feeling safest—in Dave's loving arms. Though her time with us feels far too short, she knew a life filled with extraordinary love, loyalty, and tenderness.
Today, our hearts break alongside Dave's. Losing Blanca is not simply the loss of a pet; it is the loss of a soulmate, a steadfast partner, and a cherished member of our community. There will forever be an empty place in the crook of Dave's arm, but there will never be an empty place for Blanca in our hearts.
Some souls become so intertwined that you stop seeing where one ends and the other begins. Dave and Blanca were one of those rare pairings.
Run free, sweet Blanca.
Thank you for every mile you walked beside Dave, every smile you inspired, and every reminder that the purest love often comes on four little paws.
