Jennifer Garner mourns heartbreaking family loss: ‘It seems nuts’

Jennifer Garner saying goodbye to an important member of his family.

Wednesday 27 November, at Family change The actress took to Instagram to share a somber update with her followers as she revealed the death of her family dog, Birdie.

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Upload one series of pictures and videos of the beloved golden retriever, Garner wrote in her caption: “It’s hard to know how to write this – it seems crazy, given the world, to mourn a pet, but since we’ve shared Birdie with all of you, it only seems fair to tell you of her passing.”

Garner, 52, said she knew something was up with Birdie last week because of a change in her appetite. The actress described her pup as “a famous foodie” who “never missed a meal.”

“We were shocked to learn that she was not only very ill, she was at the end of her life,” Garner continued in the heartbreaking post. “The vet told us that dogs often hang around until their person comes home from college, and we think Birdie did just that, so we could pat her fluffy ears and thank her for being the best dog in the world.”

Continuing to remember her late four-legged friend, the Alias alum wrote, “Birdie loved to be read to, always found her way into a pretend cooking show, and just knew how to give people what they needed (as evidenced by her happy days as a dog therapy team with Mo). She lived a happy dog ​​life and is now in the role she was born to play: angel girl.”

Concluding her post, Garner wrote, “It’s a gift to love and be loved by such a creature as Birdie the Doggie. .”

In the comments, Garner received an outpouring of support from fans and other celebrities alike, including a message from Jennifer Anistonwho wrote: “Oh Jen…I’m so sorry. Sending so much love.”

Tracee Ellis Ross also got to say, ” these furry creatures bring so much goodness.”

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” the actress added Lily Collins. “Sending you the most love and light and hugs .”

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