{"id":5814,"date":"2025-02-06T20:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=5814"},"modified":"2025-02-06T20:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:42:21","slug":"kelly-ripa-breaks-down-on-tv-after-losing-her-17-year-old-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=5814","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Ripa breaks down on TV after losing her 17-year-old dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Ripa and her husband are mourning a heartbreaking loss.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Ripa became emotional on live television as she spoke about the passing of her beloved dog, Chewie.<\/p>\n<p>Fighting back tears, she admitted she thought she had already processed her grief\u2014but the emotions were still overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Couldn\u2019t stop crying<br \/>\nLosing a dog is like losing a family member \u2014 that\u2019s something every pet owner understands. Now, Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos are mourning the loss of their beloved 17-year-old dog, Chewie. After weeks of declining appetite, the couple faced the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye.<\/p>\n<p>The popular TV presenter shared the heartbreaking news during an emotional episode of Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday. Mark opened the show and said that their beloved dog, Chewie, had passed away at 17.<\/p>\n<p>He shared that Chewie\u2019s health had deteriorated rapidly \u2014 she had stopped eating and was severely dehydrated. As soon as Kelly heard the words, she couldn\u2019t hold back her tears.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C02mo-JpYSE\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Freadupdatednews.com&amp;rp=%2F2025%2F02%2F06%2Fkelly-ripa-breaks-down-on-tv-after-losing-her-17-year-old-dog%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawIR_cRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZcqAQm-MJY733o8OVQ0oBOoNQpiZ9yYMz7xa115hLBmzFi6gxwYKAmOyA_aem_rqu492u9BpLwce-m4PoS9Q#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1540%2C%22ls%22%3A1125.2999999523163%2C%22le%22%3A1536.2000000476837%7D\" height=\"1005\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>She tried to stay composed, but the emotions were simply too overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dI\u2019m really sorry. I thought I got it all out, guys. I really thought I got it all out, and I apologize because I did not. This is not how I wanted this to go down. God, she gave us so much,\u201d Ripa shared.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kelly, Chewie was a truly special and loving dog. As Kelly and Mark\u2019s children grew up and left for college, Chewie remained a constant presence in their home \u2014 a family member, a loyal companion, and a source of endless joy.<\/p>\n<p>Chewie was like a cat<br \/>\n\u201dShe was very much like a cat, you know, in a lot of ways,\u201d Kelly shared and continued:<\/p>\n<p>\u201dShe pet you when she wanted affection. She never let us kiss her face. She was very precious about her face. She was not that dog. And, after she passed away last night, I kissed her a thousand times on the face, I kissed her nose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201dI\u2019d never kissed her nose before. And I know that she was like, somewhere in dog heaven, p**sed! But, I didn\u2019t care because it was just so nice to have that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelly and Mark\u2019s heartfelt and honest words about Chewie touched many, especially those watching the show. Countless fans have reached out to Kelly on Instagram to share their condolences, according to Daily Mail.<\/p>\n<p>Fans poured out their support for Kelly Ripa on Instagram, expressing their sympathy after she tearfully shared the heartbreaking loss of Chewie.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CsUmK1AAXvi\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Freadupdatednews.com&amp;rp=%2F2025%2F02%2F06%2Fkelly-ripa-breaks-down-on-tv-after-losing-her-17-year-old-dog%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawIR_cRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZcqAQm-MJY733o8OVQ0oBOoNQpiZ9yYMz7xa115hLBmzFi6gxwYKAmOyA_aem_rqu492u9BpLwce-m4PoS9Q#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1541.7000000476837%2C%22ls%22%3A1125.2999999523163%2C%22le%22%3A1536.2000000476837%7D\" height=\"969\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One person wrote: \u201cWatching you now and crying! Don\u2019t apologize! Chewie is part of your family! I went through it too. It\u2019s been seven months, and I\u2019m still missing mine! You were always talking about both your dogs! Chewie had a great life! I\u2019m so sorry for your loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another added: \u201cI cried with you while you guys were talking about Chewie, felt like I knew the pup well from how you spoke so lovingly of her. I\u2019m so very sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is losing a member of your family, and there was no need for you to apologize. We all felt horribly for you. She\u2019s resting in peace now, looking down on you. God Bless you all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A third viewer shared: \u201cI\u2019m watching the show and crying about the loss of Chewie! They are your fur babies and bring us so much joy. Grieve as much as you need to. I will be praying for you and your family!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another heartfelt message read: \u201cI knew the moment you walked out today what had happened. So very sorry for your loss. Do not apologize for being upset. She will always be a part of your family. We dog owners understand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kelly Ripa Breaks Down On Live TV w\/ Mark Consuelos Over Beloved Dog\u2019s Death\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vUtfPoasPSY\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"1280\" data-origheight=\"720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Losing a beloved pet is like losing a piece of your heart, and Kelly Ripa\u2019s raw emotions only prove how much love she had for Chewie. As one fan beautifully put it, \u201cIt shows her humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our deepest condolences to Kelly and Mark during this difficult time. If you\u2019ve ever loved and lost a furry friend, you know how deep this pain runs\u2014feel free to share this story to honor Chewie and all the pets who\u2019ve left paw prints on our hearts. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Ripa and her husband are mourning a heartbreaking loss. On Wednesday, Ripa became emotional on live television as she spoke about the passing of her beloved dog, Chewie. Fighting back tears, she admitted she thought she had already processed her grief\u2014but the emotions were still overwhelming. 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