08/24/2026
🪽In loving memory of Tyko. 🪽
Sweet 17 year old Tyko’s amazing pawrents booked him and his two siblings, George and Sara in for an eclectic photo session. What I didn’t know at the time was the indelible footprints this sweet boy would leave on my heart. 🧡
You see, I found out during our shoot that every day with Tyko, from that day forward was a blessing and his family wanted to ensure they were able to capture him doing things he loved and simply being the amazing boy he is. 🤩
As a photographer, the time I spend with these precious souls and their families always etches its way into my heart and soul and sweet Tyko brought all the feels. 🥹
You see, Tyko has since crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈 and while a fleeting moment over a lifetime, the time I spent with him, I won’t forget. He is a reminder of all that is good. Of how to live life in the moment and to the fullest every day and how to show up with a smile.
Tyko showed up that day with a few things in mind. To be present in every moment, to love his time with his fur siblings and family, at his pace, in his way, completely unapologetically. (And to also get as many snugs, pets and treats as possible.) And he knocked it out of the park! 🔥
There is so much we can learn from our dogs, our pets and animals in general. Their resiliency, their ability to live in the moment, to love unconditionally and the ability they have to make even the darkest days seem brighter. Tyko did all of that.
I am honored to have spent time with Tyko and his family. And even though I write this with tears building in my eyes, the thought of him brings a gentle warm smile to my heart because I feel richer for having met him, for having met them.
We will share photos of the adorable George and Sara, but Today, Tyko deserved the spotlight. Thank you sweet boy for reminding me of all that is good in the world. And thank you to Suzanne Whittemore and Nick for trusting Rüde Pooch Photography You all are amazing. 🫶
And to all that made it this far, please, in loving memory of Tyko, go hug your pets today and spend some time simply living in the moment with them. I know I will be. Thank you Tyko for the memories. 🧡🪽