Allister Thomas Spurgeon Brumbaugh

October 20, 2008 - May 4, 2020

Pet Parents: Tiffany & Richard Brumbaugh Dog Siblings: Toby (deceased), Neiko Allister became an integral member of our family on December 16, 2008. He was an adorable, yet high maintenance, cocker spaniel puppy. He quickly became the focus of our lives and attention. He truly could not have been a sweeter boy, and we could not have loved him more. He loved his rope toys, eating apples, searching for Easter eggs, reading his mail, going to the vet (luckily), splooting, and spot stealing. He also loved laying on furniture, pillows, clean laundry, cool surfaces, and us. Most of all, Allister loved being the center of attention and being carried around like a baby. He hated nonsense, his Halloween cowboy hat, his pig toy, and going outside in the rain. We loved snuggling in bed with him, sleeping on the floor with him after his medical procedures, and going on cabin trips with him. We also adored watching him ‘hunt’ birds and sniff the outside air with his eyes closed. We will never forget the night that he walked again after completing his radiation therapy, and we are so thankful for the additional time we had with our little man. Not only was he beautiful, Allister was very intelligent and had a unique personality. He was comforting, funny, and demanding. He was brave, strong, and proud, even throughout his many medical challenges. We would have done anything for him, and we dreaded nothing more than the day when there would be nothing left to do. Allister taught us lessons of patience, priority, and not taking our time for granted. We are so fortunate to have had him in our lives and will forever wish that he was still with us. Allister is loved dearly, and we will remember and miss him every day.