Raffi and Odin are two American bulldogs who went viral on TikTok and Instagram through their owner, creator Maren Peeters, and both were tragically involved in a fatal incident over Christmas 2025.

What happened to Raffi?

Raffi died suddenly on Christmas Eve 2025 while staying at a dog daycare facility with Odin and other dogs from the same household. According to Peeters, another one of her dogs, Pickles, tried to attack Raffi, and in the chaos Raffi collapsed and died from what was described as a heart attack despite CPR attempts by the daycare staff.

Peeters shared the news in an emotional video, calling it the “worst day” of her life and explaining that she was away in Austria for the holidays when she received the call. She told followers that Raffi had never shown this kind of conflict at home with his dog companions and that he was deeply loved by a large online community.

What happened to Odin?

Odin, described as Raffi’s best friend, intervened during the attack and was badly injured while trying to protect Raffi from Pickles. Reports state that staff managed eventually to separate the dogs, but by then Raffi had already died and Odin had suffered serious injuries.

Following the incident, Odin was taken to an animal hospital in critical condition, and a fundraiser was launched to help cover his intensive veterinary care after Peeters said he was “close to death.” Despite treatment, later coverage reports that Odin ultimately died from his injuries after initially fighting for his life.

How this unfolded online

The story spread quickly across international news and social media around December 25–27, 2025, as fans looked for updates and shared condolences. Many posts highlighted the bond between Raffi and Odin, emphasizing that Odin “risked his life” to protect his friend, which became a focal point of community tributes.

Peeters has said she intends to continue posting with her remaining dogs in Raffi’s memory, while also openly sharing her grief with followers. For many people following the story, it has become both a cautionary tale about managing multi-dog households and a symbol of how strong bonds between animals can be.