Kelly Ripa is reminiscent of “Memory of Joy” with late dog chewie in sweet tribute

Kelly RipaMemories from her late dog chewie will never disappear.

Two weeks after she and husband Mark Insuelos‘ Shih tzu died at the age of 17Ripa, 54, shares new videos and photos of the beloved dog’s life.

Ripa said to split the cute Instagram roll On Wednesday, February 19, full of memories from the pet, was something she avoided at first “because it somehow makes it real, and I’m not really ready to release.”

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The Stay with Kelly and Mark co-host said chewies February 4th death, which occurred after her Health began to deterioratehave been “extremely painful” for Her family. Ripa and Consuelos parts sons Michael27, Joaquin21 and daughter Lola23.

“We are still looking for her and call her and feel genuinely lost. We are so grateful for the almost 18 years we had with this special lady,” Ripa said.

Mom to three recalled Chewie as a “Stoic constant companion” for her and consumers when they picked up their three children and “when each left the nest.”

“We know that she is running freely somewhere warm and sunny, rude by her failed body. We were the happiest family who loved and been loved by Chewie,” she said.

Ripa finished his post by taking the time to thank those who have sent her family “beautiful messages.”

“Our hearts can be broken, but are filled with memories of Joy Chewie gave us,” she said.

Ripa and Consuelos got chewie after Ripa met her during an adoption segment on Stay. In March 2021, The couple also adopted a Maltese/ Shih Tzu mix named Lena.

While he announced Chewie’s death on Wednesday 5 February, episode of StayConsuelos, 53, said they had to put down chewie to The last few weeks of her life had not been easy.

“Chewie had stopped eating for a couple of days and had eaten less and less in recent weeks. She was extremely dehydrated and had some neurological things to go down,” he said.

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“And you think,” okay, I’m doing the right thing, this won’t be easy but … “It’s probably one of the toughest things we’ve had to do as a married couple,” added Consuelos.