08/21/2026
It is with profound sadness and incredibly heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Stephen “Squirrel” "Sven" Allison.
There are some people who come into your life and simply become part of it. He was one of those people.
If you knew him, you know there truly was no one else quite like him. He was quirky, funny, stubborn, incredibly kind, and unapologetically himself. His dad and I joked that he really didn't give you a choice about loving him. Once you knew him, you just did. ❤️
Sven loved dogs. He loved children. He loved his friends fiercely. But above everything else, he loved his family. And if you were fortunate enough to be someone he called a friend, there wasn't much he wouldn't do for you. Even during times when he was fighting battles of his own, he would still show up to help someone else fight theirs.
Long before Canine Luxe ever opened its doors, he was our friend and teammate. And when this crazy dream of ours started becoming a reality, he was there. He helped us build this place from the ground up—literally. His hands, his hard work, his laughter, his aggravation, his ridiculousness, and so many memories are built into these walls.
And that is why Canine Luxe will always have a piece of him in it. His laughter will forever echo in these halls and in our hearts.
There will always be a place here where he belongs. His absence will be felt in ways we probably haven't even begun to understand yet, but his presence will remain—in this salon, in our stories, in the countless memories we share, and most importantly, in every one of us who had the privilege of loving him.
Some people simply cannot be replaced.
HE is one of them.
To his family, we are sending every ounce of love, strength, and comfort we possibly can. We know our grief is only one small part of an immeasurable loss, and our hearts are with each and every one of you.
And to our Squirrel... our sweet friend...
Thank you for the years of friendship.
Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for helping us build our dream.
Thank you for being exactly who you were.
Your spot will always be here, right where you belong.
We love you Sven.
And we always will. ❤️
Forever a part of the Canine Luxe family.