This is a tough one to write. Seriously, it's just one of those things that hits you right in the feels. I've been a huge fan of Valerie Stup's for years, ever since she joined HSN. She's got this infectious energy and her love for her family—including her fur babies—always shined through. I was pretty bummed when she announced she was leaving HSN on June 24, 2025. It felt like the end of an era, you know? But then, just a couple weeks later, something even more heartbreaking happened.
I'm writing this on July 27, 2025, and I've been thinking about it a lot. I'm sure most of you have seen the news on social media. On July 10, 2025, Valerie and her husband, Justin S., lost their sweet, four-year-old Maltipoo, Pebbles. My heart absolutely broke when I heard. Pebbles was more than just a dog; she was a member of their family, and you could see it in every single one of their posts. She had this little mischievous look and a ton of personality. She was so full of life, and it just doesn't make sense that she's gone.
Valerie and Justin S. shared the story, and it's a gut-wrenching one. They took Pebbles in for what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. We're talking about a basic, common procedure. They even did all the right things, like getting pre-op blood work done. They wanted to make sure everything was safe, which is what any responsible pet parent would do. But something went terribly wrong. According to Valerie and Justin S., Pebbles was given Fentanyl, and she just never woke up. The fact that she was surrounded by strangers when she passed away is just... I can't even imagine. It's truly every pet owner's worst nightmare. You trust these people with your beloved animal, and then this happens. It's messed up, man.
The aftermath is almost as tragic. They had to pick up their baby's body and drive six hours, round trip, to UF Animal Hospital in Gainesville for a necropsy. A necropsy. Just saying that word out loud feels wrong. They're looking for answers, and I hope they get them. Four years old is way too young. She had so much life left to live. She leaves behind her 12-year-old brother, Sprocket, a Biewer Yorkie. My heart goes out to him, too. He's lost his sister and his playmate.
This is a reminder that life is so fragile. One minute you're celebrating a new chapter with Valerie leaving HSN, and the next you're faced with this kind of profound loss. It's a real wake-up call. It makes you want to hug your own pets a little tighter and be grateful for every single day you have with them. I've had my share of pets, and losing one is like losing a family member. It leaves a hole in your heart that nothing can ever truly fill.
I'm thinking of Valerie and Justin S. right now, and I hope they find some peace during this unbelievably difficult time. This is just brutal. My thoughts are with them.
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