Dr. Shrunk

&nbsp I do not physically own Dr. Shrunk. He is an Animal Crossing NPC.

In Perfection and the Hacker 1, Dr. Shrunk is an axolotl (sort of salamander-like animal) psychologist, hired by Puddles to help Mariah cope with her depression after North Creek is destroyed. He hasn't had much business recently so he agrees to be live-in assistance. We do not know nor have any knowledge of Mariah paying Shrunk to help her.

Shrunk proves himself to be a good companion, always the voice of reason among the group. He tries to be a good person by going to both sides: Steve and Mariah to get their side and try to make them get along. He is living with Mariah since the moment he was introduced in the story but Mariah never mentions Shrunk wandering around her home.

It is thought of that maybe Shrunk either went back to work after Mariah seemed better or Shrunk bought/rented a house from Nook in North Creek so he could still go about his business without being too bothersome and still being able to check in on Mariah occasionally.

He accompanies Kicks, Steve, Mariah and Ankha to the City Folk County Municipal Hall. But when Governor Webel has them taken away, Shrunk once again tries to be the peacemaker and the voice of reason. However, it didn't yield positive results. Angrily, the guard manhandling Shrunk shoves the poor man into the wall, killing him instantly.

Steve shows general concern, as well as Kicks. But Shrunk's life is over. He died protecting his friends. At the funeral, after the Animal Haven fire, Mariah speaks a very nice speech for her kind friend who helped her through her time of need.