'Breaks my heart': Fans pay condolences after Ryan Dorsey announces the death of his dog Emmy at the age of 9

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ryan Dorsey has shared a heartfelt post concerning his and Naya Rivera's dog, Emmy. On April 8, the actor uploaded a farewell Instagram reel, informing his fans that the pooch died at the age of nine after having "lived a good life."

The short video, which was a compilation of photos soundtracked by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', showed glimpses of the pup, Dorsey, Rivera, their son Josey Hollis and the family's older dog, Lucy.

Ryan Dorsey's emotional Instagram post

The 40-year-old's caption concluded with the message, "Keep mommy company and we’ll see you on the other side of the 🌈."

"Josey and I came home from opening day for baseball and came to find Emmy at her final resting place, on the bathroom floor laid up next to her older sister Lucy. Her heart beat all it could and she lived a good life She would’ve been 10 this summer… It’s been a tough weekend," Dorsey began the post, reflecting on the day they drove to San Diego to meet the "runt of the litter," full name Emmington Brown "aka Sweet Baby Emmers."

After remembering the pup's mother following the family as they took her away, Dorsey noted that the family's older dog Lucy "finally warmed up" after a few years, despite not being too happy to see Emmy in the beginning.

"You were the sweetest and most quiet dog," Dorsey wrote, adding "I would take you to set with me and people would barely know you were in the trailer. They’d call me to set, I’d leave, you never barked or anything. You didn’t give a s**t. On walks if a dog barked at you or walked up to you to say what's up — you paid them no mind, you kept your eyes up, and your head down—so what if you were deaf — you were the s---."

In the later part of the post's caption which featured photos of the family taking selfies with the pup, Josey growing up with Emmy over the years and Emmy jumping on couches, Dorsey called Emmy his "road dog." "We went everywhere together, and you could sleep like no dog’s business," he wrote, as per People. 

"You were my emotional support animal through it all. I’m gonna miss you Emmers. You were one of the good ones. I could say so much more but I know you never had an Instagram — but you were so cool, I know you never gave a s--- about IG tributes so I’ll wrap it up," he joked, adding "Thank you for all the love and cuddles. Keep mommy company and we’ll see you on the other side of the 🌈. We ❤️you."

In September 2014, Rivera first posted about the pup on Instagram, calling Emmy her "new little love," as per E!News. She also shared an image of Emmy playing with Lucy at the time alongside the caption "Little girls. BFF!"

Dorsey and Rivera welcomed their son Josey on September 17, 2015, and were married from 2014 to 2018. Rivera died in July 2020 at the age of 33.

Internet pays condolences to Ryan Dorsey after his dog's death

Many fans also expressed their condolences after Dorsey shared the sad news on Instagram. One fan wrote, "Awwww I remember when she was a tiny pup…. Rest in peace with your beautiful momma ❤". Another commented, "They are never with us long enough. They should be able to live for as long as us xx She’s now with her Mummy free as a bird xx."

"So sad 😢but what a life. She is taking care of her Mommy now for sure 🫶🏼," wrote one and another said, "I hope that your memories bring you comfort as does knowing that she'll be at The Rainbow Bridge keeping other pets company until you're reunited. May her memory be a blessing. ❤️"

"I’m soooo sorry. It breaks my heart. I’m happy Lucy was there for her. They aren’t here long enough. She had a great life and that’s all we can hope for them. 💜💜💜🌈🐾🐾," said one user. 

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