Kaia Gerber Says Goodbye to Her Canine of 17 Years

Kaia Gerber shared the unhappy information that her canine, Widget, died at 17 years outdated.

In an Instagram Tales video uploaded on Tuesday, Might 27, Gerber, 23, posted a video of her kissing her childhood pet on the pinnacle. “Saying goodbye to my eternally greatest buddy. Thanks for seventeen joyful years tiny dancer,” she wrote.

Gerber‘s mom Cindy Crawford introduced Widget’s loss of life on Might 23 and confirmed that she died on Might 22. Crawford, 59, wrote in an Instagram publish, “I didn’t develop up with canine and, actually, had been afraid of canine since I used to be little as I bought bit twice as a younger woman. After I had youngsters, I knew I didn’t wish to move my worry of canine alongside to them, so we bought two small canine — that weren’t too scary ;).”

“What I didn’t know was how a lot enjoyable having little furry associates provides to household life,” she continued. “I cherished watching my youngsters chase our canine round or costume them up or simply cuddle up collectively on the sofa. And as my youngsters grew older, and our canine too, their pleasant presence continued to carry pleasure to our lives.”

Gerber then revealed that Widget’s sister pooch Sugar beforehand died. The publish concluded, “We needed to say goodbye to our little woman Widget yesterday. She was a pet for 17 years and we are going to miss her. Hopefully she is consuming infinite snacks together with her “sister” Sugar someplace in doggy heaven. 🙏”

The carousel of photographs included photos of Widget, a white and gray Shih Tzu, having fun with time within the solar and enjoying together with her sister Sugar exterior.

Crawford’s publish was met with an outpouring of condolences and help. Fellow canine lover Paris Hilton commented a collection of emojis, writing, “🥺💔🫶🙏.” Paulina Porizkova wrote, “17 years of unconditional love is one thing to grieve. Sorry all of you.❤️”

PETA commented, “We’re so sorry for the lack of the one you love companion and cherished member of the family, Widget. The 17 years of particular reminiscences and unconditional love you shared will stay in your hearts eternally. Sending our deepest condolences and many love 💗.”

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Mario Lopez, Camille Meyer, and extra moreover shared type phrases for the Gerber household as they mourn the lack of their beloved pet.