Mama June Shannon’s daughter, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird, is sharing a heartbreaking replace on her lacking pup, Dutch. He had gone lacking a short while in the past, so Pumpkin despatched out a message hoping somebody would discover him. Now, she is again, and what she has to say is devastating. Preserve studying for extra particulars on Dutch.
Pumpkin Shares Heartbreaking Replace On Lacking Pup
It has been a tough few years for Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird. In August 2024, she and her husband, Josh Efird, introduced that they have been splitting after a decade collectively. Mama June followers have been shocked as they by no means anticipated this. But, because it performed out on the present, Household Disaster, it was clear that this was for the very best and for his or her 4 youngsters. Sooner or later in 2024, Pumpkin additionally started relationship Josh’s cousin, Darrin Kitchens, which was additionally an enormous revelation. They’re very completely satisfied collectively and have blended their household, and now, they’re experiencing a giant tragedy.

The couple headed out on their four-wheelers once they came across their lacking canine, Dutch. He had gone lacking on the finish of January 2026, and Pumpkin was providing a reward for his protected return. She continued to publish for just a few days after, after which she stopped. On Saturday, February 14th, she defined that they’d come dwelling, they usually discovered Dutch. Plainly he was attempting to return dwelling when he was hit by a automotive:
- We discovered Dutch laid over within the grass from being hit by a automotive, lower than 50 toes from our gate (which we assume he was attempting to make his means again dwelling).

Mama June’s daughter went onto thank everybody who despatched in photographs and was there for her and her household. Sadly, this was not how they hoped or imagined their story would finish. Followers instantly got here in with their condolences for the household over Dutch and his passing. Moreover, they felt terrible about this and wished there was extra that might have been accomplished.
A Unhappy Day
Mama June followers felt horrible for the Gordon, Georgia, couple and instantly chimed in with ideas and love. They wished Pumpkin Efird and Darrin Kitchens to know that they have been serious about them and that they have been of their prayers. Furthermore, the followers hated to listen to something dangerous when it got here to animals, however have been particularly fearful about their youngsters:
- Oh No I’m so sorry I don’t do properly on the subject of animals being sick or dying so I’m conserving you and your loved ones in my ideas in the present day and I hope the youngsters are taking it okay.
- Soo soo sorry Lauryn Mychelle Shannon I hope y’all can discover some kind of peace !. Pondering of yall !.
- Not the information I wished to see! I’m so sorry!
Hopefully, they’ll discover some peace amid the tragedy. That is an terrible ending, and nobody ever needs to lose an animal, as they’re household.
Had you been maintaining with this story? Lastly, do you know that Pumpkin had a pup named Dutch? Tell us and watch the brand new season of Mama June: Household Disaster in March solely on WeTV.
