HeartbreakingSee All the Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Losing a Pet

Shay Mitchell

The Pretty Little Liars star’s dog, Honey, unfortunately passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

“Losing your childhood pet hits such a deep spot in your soul, it’s hard to explain,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “Hey Honey… I’d like to think that you are with me as I write this. Part of me feels so relieved that you aren’t in any pain anymore, but most of me is so upset that you’re gone. I know how lucky we were to have you with us for 19 years but in all that time I never let myself think about life without you. No matter where I was living, I was comforted just knowing you were there and being about to see you on FaceTime. Run wild and pain-free sweet pup, until we meet again…”

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Losing your childhood pet hits such a deep spot in your soul, it’s hard to explain. Hey Honey, it’s been a few hours since you left us. I had to work all day today which was a welcomed distraction, but now that I am in the quiet of my home I am able to sit with my feelings…and it sucks. However, I like to think that you are with me as I write this… Part of me feels so relieved that you aren’t in any pain anymore, but most of me is so upset that you’re gone. I know how lucky we were to have you with us for 19 years but in all that time I never let myself think about life without you. No matter where I was living, I was comforted just knowing you were there and being about to see you on FaceTime. Run wild and pain-free sweet pup, until we meet again… 💔🐾🐕😭 I’m so fucking upset.

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Lauren Jauregui

The Fifth Harmony singer took home the award for Cutest Musician’s Pet at the 2019 iHeartRadio Awards on March 14, 2019. While accepting the award, she unfortunately revealed via Twitter that her dog, Gracie, had passed away.

“I’ve put off writing this or even thinking about it too hard, but I feel like there’s no better day than today for celebrating the beautiful, exuberant life that was my little Gracie,” Lauren wrote. “I say this with the heaviest heart you can imagine. Our angel was taken away from us incredibly too soon a few days ago due to a freak accident that caused breathing complications we couldn’t fix. I can’t begin to express the heartache that we feel, nor the joy that this little being of light brought to my life for the short but beautifully abundant time we had together in this world. I will never forget the way she side eyed me on the regular. Her golden, graceful, playful sassy personality. Her comforting delicious cuddles. The way she grunted and huffed whenever she was annoyed with me. The way she looked at me in the morning with more love than I can understand but always reflected. The way she was always such a good girl. It was unbelievable.”

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— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) March 14, 2019

“My heart yearns to feel her licks across my face but I know her essence is with me forever and at a frequency of love we can’t even conceptualize down here,” she continued. “I pray that’s where she must belong because my heart can’t fathom why the universe would take her so quickly. I appreciate your respect and love during this time of deep mourning.”

Miley Cyrus

Miley’s beloved dog, Floyd, passed away in 2014, after he was attacked by a coyote.

“I don’t wanna say it because I don’t want it to be real… But my precious baby Floyd has passed away. I am broken,” the former Hannah Montana star shared on Twitter at the time. “I know I don’t mean it but I wish he would’ve taken me with him. This is unbearable. What am I gonna do without him?”

I know I don't mean it but I wish he would've taken me with him 😿 this is unbearable. What am I gonna do without him? pic.twitter.com/Jq9HEvBsw6

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 2, 2014

“What you don’t understand is he’s not in a better place,” she added. “The best place he could be was with me… where he was loved more than anything.”

Demi Lovato

Demi’s dog, Buddy, was unfortunately killed by a coyote too. The little guy, who she shared with her ex, Wilmer Valderrama, passed away in 2015, and she was heartbroken.

“We are absolutely heartbroken to be writing this but Wilmer and I are devastated to inform you that we lost our little angel Buddy last Sunday. He was taken from us way too soon in a tragic accident and though I will never know why this had to happen, I do know that God only puts us through situations that we can handle so with that, together we our staying strong,” she shared in a now deleted tweet. “We have incredible people around us and so much love and support which is holding us up in this time of need. Buddy was loved by so many people and as small as he was, he made a huge impact in our lives. He truly was human in a way and we were so blessed to have him in our lives. We ask you that you please respect our privacy while we take this time to grieve and remember the magical moments we spent with our little angel. We will never forget our baby boy Buddy and his gentle loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever. RIP my tiniest little nightingale, Buddy.”

Hilary Duff

The Lizzie McGuire actress’ dog, Dubois, passed away in February of 2018.

“I never let myself imagine what this day would look or feel like. It was us. And we were invincible,” she shared on Instagram. “I am having to look into your beautiful amber almond shaped eyes and tell you goodbye today. And honestly I would take the pain of losing you 10x over to have had you for even a quarter of that time my Dubie. First of all… thank you for being my best friend… truly. You have been with me though true pain, true happiness and joy, true confusion and disappointment and all over again.”

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I never let myself imagine what this day would look or feel like. It was us. And we were invincible. I am having to look into your beautiful amber almond shaped eyes and tell you goodbye today. And honestly I would take the pain of losing you 10x over to have had you for even a quarter of that time my dubie. First of all…thank you…for being my best friend…truly. You have been with me though true pain, true happiness and joy, true confusion and disappointment and all over again. You are more then I could have ever dreamt up on my own. I haven’t taken a step without you beside me for 10 years. You are my protector my comfort, my shadow, my understanding of all things good and warm and fierce. I can’t imagine this house without your noise, your love, your energy, your smile and wagging tail💔 I know I will move into other parts of my life without you but I am scared. I have faith you will still be my shadow, my angel. There aren’t adjectives big enough to describe my love for you Dubes. My gratitude. I will miss you everyday of my life my sweet boy. You were that once in a lifetime dog. That special bond that not everybody gets. And I got you. You picked me. You were a force. You changed me forever. I will see you at the other end of the rainbow My boy. Forever indebted to you. Rip Dubois 💔💔💔❤️❤️

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“You are more then I could have ever dreamt up on my own. I haven’t taken a step without you beside me for 10 years. You are my protector my comfort, my shadow, my understanding of all things good and warm and fierce,” Hilary continued. “I can’t imagine this house without your noise, your love, your energy, your smile and wagging tail. I know I will move into other parts of my life without you but I am scared. I have faith you will still be my shadow, my angel. There aren’t adjectives big enough to describe my love for you Dubes. My gratitude. I will miss you everyday of my life my sweet boy. You were that once in a lifetime dog. That special bond that not everybody gets. And I got you. You picked me. You were a force. You changed me forever. I will see you at the other end of the rainbow My boy. Forever indebted to you. RIP Dubois.”

Zac Efron

Zac suffered a tragic loss when his dog, an Australian shepherd, which he referred to as “Puppy Efron,” passed away in 2016.

“Through thick and thin you’ve always been my best friend,” the actor wrote in an emotional post. “I’ll see you at the finish line, RIP Puppy Efron.”

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Through thick and thin you've always been my best friend. I'll see you at the finish line, RIP Puppy Efron. 🙏🏽👼 "Felt hog tied ever since my dog died/ He lived to 84, damn, that's a long ride/ I know he up there he just sit and he wait/ I'll be racing up the stairs I'mma get to the gate singing" 🎶 -Chance the Rapper

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Justin Bieber

Justin‘s dog, Sammy, unfortunately died in 2014.

“RIP Sammy,” the “Love Yourself” crooner shared. “You were the best puppy ever.”

In 2009, Justin revealed that the dog was there for him when he moved to a new city and had no friends.

“We moved to a city where we didn’t really know anybody so I wanted a friend, and Sam was that friend. I visited him in an animal shelter, I really encourage going out to an animal shelter to get a dog that doesn’t have a home,” the singer said.

Stefanie Scott

The A.N.T. Farm star lost her dog, Frosty, in 2015.

“My family lost our best friend of 17 years yesterday… Frosty,” Stefanie wrote on Instagram at the time. “I love and miss him with my whole heart. Here’s a photo of him and my big brother Trent when he was little. love you so much Frosty boy.”

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my family lost our best friend of 17 years yesterday…Frosty. I love and miss him with my whole heart. ❤️❤️here's a photo of him and my big brother Trent when he was little. love you so much frosty boy

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly shared the heartbreaking news that her dog, Joplin, passed away in November of 2013.

“My best friend died yesterday,” she wrote. “Joplin was special. He fought his whole life to survive and now he can rest. I loved him.”

My best friend died yesterday.Joplin was special.He fought his whole life to survive & now he can rest. I loved him. pic.twitter.com/tUopOX2IIu

— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) November 15, 2013

The American Idol singer adopted the black poodle in 2011.

The Kardashians

The Kardashian family’s dog, Gabbana, had to be put to sleep in January of 2019.

“Gabbana was Kendall and Kylie [Jenner]’s dog their entire lives and then when they all grew up and moved out, she became the family dog. When Caitlyn [Jenner] and my mom got separated, I took Gabbana in,” Khloé Kardashian explained in episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “So she’s kind of been the family dog and everyone has their own great relationship with her. Even [Kim Kardashian] loves to hate her. I love that whenever I come home from Cleveland, Gabbana is always there.”

The reality star also took to Instagram to share her heartbreak over the loss.

“Last night my sweet Gabbana passed away,” Khloé shared. “She was more than a pet. She was my first child, my companion and my friend. She was incredible! She made sure I was never lonely even during lonely times. The house will never be the same. I never thought I would be this devastated over loosing a dog but 14 years, is a long time together. She filled a significant role in my life and I’m forever grateful. I love you Goober!! I’ll remember you always!”

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga‘s childhood dog, Alice, died of cancer in 2013.

“My puppy Alice died,” the singer shared on Twitter. “We had to put her down, cancer ate away at a little angel. My daddy is so sad, we all are, lost a member of our family.”

My puppy Alice died. We had to put her down, cancer ate away at a little angel. My daddy is so sad, we all are, lost a member of our family

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 30, 2013

“I love being an entertainer but it is so painful sometimes to be away from home. 17 years she held on. So many memories. Nothing beats family,” she continued. “I remember her laying my bed, she knew when I was sad, or when I was sick. I should have been there. I just pray Alice found her wonderland.”

I remember her laying my bed, she knew when I was sad, or when I was sick. I should have been there. I just pray Alice found her wonderland.

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 30, 2013

Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Dylan and Cole had to unfortunately say goodbye to their dog, Bubba, in September of 2017.

“Goodbye Bubba, Bubboo, Bubba the Love sponge, Old man, Stinky, Bubbi, Bubba-lo-drengi, Fatharkis, Bubbs, Baby Bubba, and Brother,” Dylan wrote a now deleted Instagram post. “We’ve called you so many names during your 12 years of life. I love you and am happy to have had such a formative influence on my being. See you again in our next reincarnation.”

The bulldog was a Valentine’s Day gift from their dad.

RIP to all the pets who have unfortunately passed away.