Penny Lancaster issues heartbreaking statement as family suffer devastating loss
Television personality Penny Lancaster has shared the heartbreaking news that her beloved dog Bubbles has died.
Lancaster, 53, shared recently that the pet dog she shared with singer husband Rod Stewart had been diagnosed with cancer.
Updating her Instagram followers on Thursday, March 13, a post on her Story read: “Our fur baby Bubbles.
“I still think you left too soon but I’m thankful for your time. Heaven’s lucky to have you and so was I.”
The sad words were written over an image of clouds against a blue sky, taken from a plane.
The adorable Cavapoo was present in several of Lancaster and Stewart’s social media posts, along with their second pooch, Labradoodle Lilly.
Earlier this month, Lancaster shared a snap of her two dogs as she shared the news of Bubbles’ illness.
“My fur babies, my gifts from up above, my angles on earth, you warm my heart and lift my spirits,” she began.
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“Bubbles our curly one has been diagnosed with cancer and although his recent surgery was successful, sadly it’s spread.”
Delving into the support Bubbles is receiving, Lancaster went on: “Our Lilly from @battersea keeps him company and never leaves his side and the two of them never leave my side.
“Companions for live, for as long as that life will be and I feel blessed for every moment I spend with them.”
She ended the statement with a love heart emojis and a series of moving hashtags that read: “#dogs #unconditionallove #friendsforlife.”
It didn’t take long for the Loose Women star’s fans to flood the post with support as they shared their condolences as well as their own experiences with pet loss.
Lancaster and Stewart are proud dog owners who have made clear their devotion to the animals.
Last year, the two were featured in a post by animal charity Celia Hammond Animal Trust. The husband and wife were snapped snuggled up to their dog in the sweet photo
The couple also shared their personal story about Lilly at the time, writing: “Lilly, our rescue dog from Battersea, came into our lives just before lockdown. She shows us her gratitude every day with her love, protection and loyalty,” Hello! magazine reports.
They continued: “She doesn’t leave our sides and is the best guard dog, warning us of anyone approaching ten minutes before we know they’re even close.
“Lilly’s unconditional love is like no other. We may have rescued her, but we are so blessed to have found her.”
The charity penned in the post, shared in September: “For this special campaign, Mark has teamed up with some amazing celebrity friends who’ve each written heartfelt stories about why they love their animals.”