Liam Payne fans wonder if his most treasured possession will be given to son Bear after his death

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Following the tragic death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, fans have rallied around his memory, expressing a heartfelt wish that his beloved pet dog, Nala, find a new home with his son, Bear, as per The Mirror.

The 31-year-old died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Liam Payne's fans want his son Bear to have his beloved dog Nala

Liam’s last posts showcased tender moments with Nala, as he introduced her as a "tiny new member of the family." The singer shared plans to foster Nala, musing that they "might be the nice family" that ultimately became her forever home.

Now, fans hope Nala's next chapter will be with Payne's seven-year-old son, Bear, whom he welcomed with his ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Cole.

In heartfelt messages across social media, the singer's followers have shared memories and condolences, with many advocating for Bear to have Nala. Comments like "Your dog is gonna miss you" and "Bear should have his dog" reflect fans' wishes for Nala to remain within Payne's family.

Another wrote, "How do you explain to your dog that you won’t come back?" accompanied by tearful emojis.

"The dog goes to Bear," declared a follower, with a concerned fan asking, "Who's going to take care of that puppy?"

"Please, come back, come back to us, to your son, to your family, to your dog, please," expressed a grieving admirer. 

Liam Payne's bond with son Bear

Liam Payne frequently spoke about the deep connection he shared with his son.

Reflecting on his parenting philosophy, the singer told People in 2022 that every moment with Bear was carefully protected and cherished.

"I see him two times a week, three times a week sometimes," said Payne, adding, "I make sure when I see him, he has 100 percent of my time. I’m not on my phone or distracted. He needs his dad in his life, and I’m happy he looks at me like a superhero."

The former One Direction member's commitment to being present in Bear's life was proof of his devotion to fatherhood, a role that, friends and family say, he cherished above all else.

Bear's birth in 2017 was a celebrated moment, shared lovingly by Payne's then-partner, Cole. In a memorable Instagram post, she introduced their son to the world with a heartfelt caption: "On Wednesday 22nd March Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy baby boy... looking like a dream."

She continued, expressing joy over their "little arrival" who had already "stolen hearts."

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