Mama June Shannon’s daughter, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird, is sharing a heartbreaking update on her missing pup, Dutch. He had gone missing a short time ago, so Pumpkin sent out a message hoping someone would find him. Now, she is back, and what she has to say is devastating. Keep reading for more details on Dutch.
Pumpkin Shares Heartbreaking Update On Missing Pup
It has been a hard few years for Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird. In August 2024, she and her husband, Josh Efird, announced that they were splitting after a decade together. Mama June fans were shocked as they never expected this. Yet, as it played out on the show, Family Crisis, it was clear that this was for the best and for their four children. At some point in 2024, Pumpkin also began dating Josh’s cousin, Darrin Kitchens, which was also a huge revelation. They are very happy together and have blended their family, and now, they are experiencing a big tragedy.
The couple headed out on their four-wheelers when they came upon their missing dog, Dutch. He had gone missing at the end of January 2026, and Pumpkin was offering a reward for his safe return. She continued to post for a few days after, and then she stopped. On Saturday, February 14th, she explained that they had come home, and they found Dutch. It seems that he was trying to come home when he was hit by a car:
- We found Dutch laid over in the grass from being hit by a car, less than 50 feet from our gate (which we assume he was trying to make his way back home).
Mama June’s daughter went onto thank everyone who sent in photos and was there for her and her family. Sadly, this was not how they hoped or imagined their story would end. Fans immediately came in with their condolences for the family over Dutch and his passing. Furthermore, they felt awful about this and wished there was more that could have been done.
A Sad Day
Mama June fans felt horrible for the Gordon, Georgia, couple and immediately chimed in with thoughts and love. They wanted Pumpkin Efird and Darrin Kitchens to know that they were thinking about them and that they were in their prayers. Moreover, the followers hated to hear anything bad when it came to animals, but were especially worried about their children:
- Oh No I’m so sorry I don’t do well when it comes to animals being sick or dying so I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts today and I hope the kids are taking it ok.
- Soo soo sorry Lauryn Mychelle Shannon I hope y’all can find some type of peace !. Thinking of yall !.
- Not the news I wanted to see! I’m so sorry!
Hopefully, they can find some peace amid the tragedy. This is an awful ending, and no one ever wants to lose an animal, as they are family.
Had you been keeping up with this story? Finally, did you know that Pumpkin had a pup named Dutch? Let us know and watch the new season of Mama June: Family Crisis in March only on WeTV.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.
