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Golden Retriever Tucker Dies After Chemotherapy Complications

9/6/2026

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Courtney Budzyn announced that her golden retriever Tucker Budzyn died on September 2, 2026.
Tucker, eight, succumbed to intestinal lymphoma complications after chemotherapy caused a gut perforation.
Veterinarians gave antibiotics and fluids while his temperature kept rising, leading to death.
His Instagram account, with 4.4 million followers, received over 231,000 comments within 15 hours.
A picture book titled *Of All the Sniffs I Love the Most* is scheduled for release on November 17, 2026.

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Courtney Budzyn announced that her golden retriever Tucker Budzyn died on September 2, 2026.
Tucker, eight, succumbed to intestinal lymphoma complications after chemotherapy caused a gut perforation.
Veterinarians gave antibiotics and fluids while his temperature kept rising, leading to death.
His Instagram account, with 4.4 million followers, received over 231,000 comments within 15 hours.
A picture book titled *Of All the Sniffs I Love the Most* is scheduled for release on November 17, 2026.