Stacey Solomon shares ‘truly devastating’ family update: ‘Might not ever fully recover’
Stacey Solomon and her family are facing a heartbreaking crisis as their beloved rescue dog Teddy battles a life-threatening health emergency.
The 35-year-old presenter revealed her family’s beloved pooch suddenly fell ill on Thursday with what turned out to be a previously unknown predisposed condition.
Taking to Instagram, Solomon shared pics of her cuddling the cute Cocker Spaniel, with a yellow cast on one paw and catheters in his leg.
Informing fans of what had happened, the 35-year-old wrote: “Teddy became suddenly unwell on Thursday. It turns out he has a predisposed condition we had no idea about as he was a rescue.
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“He has been operated on by incredible vets and the next 3-4 days are crucial for him to get through, even then, he might not ever fully recover,” she warned gravely.
“We are praying and hoping so hard that he pulls through & that we can care for him in the best way we possibly can to give him the best life he can have.
Solomon continued: “We are all truly devastated. He is the sweetest, most protective, loving dog. He’s our family. And far too young to be going through this.
“We love you Ted. So so much. Pickle cottage (the family’s Essex home) is far too quiet without you. I miss my toilet buddy. Peanut is so sad without his best friend,” she signed off with a black love heart emoji.
The Solomon family adopted Teddy in 2022 following the death of their previous dog, Theodore.
Teddy’s name was chosen as a special tribute, with Stacey explaining: “We called him Teddy because Teddy can be short for Theodore so we thought it was a special tribute to Theo.”
The cocker spaniel was six months old when he joined the household.
Stacey previously revealed that Teddy’s original breeder didn’t keep him because “he is nowhere near the size he should be for his breed.”
The two dogs had formed a close bond since Teddy was brought home to be a companion for Peanut.
Fans and celebrities have rallied around Solomon with messages of support during this difficult time.
Ruth Langsford commented: “So sorry to hear this Stacey. Sending all the positive thoughts I have for Teddy. Love to you all.”
Actress Shona McGarty wrote: “Oh Stace. I’m sorry. Theres not a more horrible feeling. Sending love to you all and of course little Ted.”
“Sending so much love and thinking of you all” The One Show’s Alex Jones wrote
Broadcaster Kate Lawler empathised: “Oh no Stacey I’m so sorry to see this. Sending huge amounts of love to you all, wishing Teddy a full recovery and hoping he’s back in your arms as soon as possible. It’s so heartbreaking when they’re extremely poorly you just feel helpless x”
“Sending love,” added Strictly pro Karen Hauer.
Maura Higgins wrote she was “So so sorry” to see the news.