\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.\n
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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.\n
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.\n
She tried to stay composed, but the emotions were simply too overwhelming.\n
\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.\n
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.\n
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Chewie was like a cat \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\n \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\n
\n\u201dShe was very much like a cat, you know, in a lot of ways,\u201d Kelly shared and continued:\n\n