Patrick J Adams mourns the death of his 17-year-old pet dog Charlie, says he had a 'big heart'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Patrick J Adams paid an emotional tribute to his beloved dog Charlie.

On Friday, January 12, the 42-year-old actor mourned the death of his 17-year-old terrier as he honored his pet's "big heart" and also celebrated Charlie's life.

Patrick J Adams says pet dog Charlie was with him 'through it all'

Posting a carousel of pictures on Instagram featuring his pet dog at various stages in life, the 'Suits' star wrote, "You know it's coming and the knowing makes no difference at all. At 1:47pm we said goodbye to Charlie. 17 years old."

"All this time I thought I was walking him but he was walking me. Through it all. Unemployment. Employment. Heartbreak. Falling in love. Suits. Marriage. Unemployment again. Two children," he said.

"A lot of struggle. A lot of fear. A lot of joy. A lot of doubt. He was there for every single step of it reminding me that I wasn't alone and that he needed to poop," Adams added.

Patrick J Adams shared Charlie's life moments

Adams further shared the health complications Charlie had "survived" which included "two rattlesnake bites, three major leg operations, a mini stroke, seizures, over 25 international flights, two toddlers and congenital heart failure and he still didn't want to go."

"But one morning you wake up and the legs just don't work and the water bowl is unmanageable and as heartbreaking as it is the time has come," the actor concluded.

Adams went on to share that he was not prepared for Charlie's death despite acknowledging his pet's life would end one day.

"Thank you to anyone and everyone who showed him love and snuck him a treat over the years. He had a bit of an attitude but a big heart and you were all a part of it," said the actor.

"You know it's coming but the knowing means nothing. It all goes too fast. Squeeze the ones you love. Rest in peace my dear friend. We'll never forget you," he concluded.

Patrick J Adams' wife Troian Bellisario pays tribute to pet dog Charlie

Adams' wife, Troian Bellisario,  also paid tribute to their beloved dog Charlie.

Sharing memories of how she first met her pet when she began dating Adams to whom she has been married for seven years, the 'Pretty Little Liars' star wrote, "17 years and still not long enough."

"Charlie (Charleston Zappa) welcomed me into a life with @patrickjadams. I was the new girl, he tolerated me," the 38-year-old continued.

"And though I had dogs before, Charlie was the one that grew me up. He was our first kid. The first one to teach me it wasn’t just about me. It was about the family. Feed me, walk me, love me. Put yourself aside. And it was the most incredible lesson," Bellisario concluded, according to People.