Stacey Solomon has taken to Instagram to thank her followers for sending love following the passing of her beloved dog Theo.
The mum-of-four announced the sad news on her social media that Theo had died on Boxing Day surrounded by her family.
The Loose Women panellist paid a tribute to their beloved pet and said Theo would be missed by the family, which is made up of her fiancé Joe Swash, 39, and her four children; Zachary, Leighton, Rex and Rose.
Stacey's social media was inundated with messages and she thanked fans for their support during this difficult time, saying their messages had made her "feel so much less alone".
Stacey wrote: "Last night when everyone was sleeping (the time of night Theo would sit on my lap and it would be just us), I sat and read your messages. Thank you.
"I can't even tell you what comfort your kind words brought me. Knowing lots of you knew and cared about Theo through here makes me feel so much less alone.
"I feel so sad and guilty for some reason, I don't know why, but even with all of those feelings your kind messages made me smile and for that I am so so grateful."
The mum-of-four also said that her other dog, Peanut, was "extremely sad" over the loss of Theo. A photo of Peanut and Stacey's daughter Rose accompanied the post.
She commented: "We are giving him all of the cuddles and love and he is cuddling Rose like a hot water bottle so hopefully he will be back to his jumpy happy self soon."
The post featured screenshots of some of the messages which she had received recently. In one of them, a follower wrote: "Theo has shared so many wonderful memories with you. She was more than just a dog."
And another message read: "She came into your life when you needed her but now your family is complete, she felt her job was done and it was her time. I'm sorry."
Announcing the news yesterday, Stacey shared photos of the family with Theo. And she wrote: "Sweet dreams Theo. The best friend we could have ever wished for.
"Our hearts are broken. Yesterday at home in our arms we had to say goodnight to our Theo. 11 wonderful years. We were so lucky to love you Fifi and we will never stop. My lap has never felt so empty. I miss you so much already."
Further paying tribute to her "little girl," she continued: "But oh my goodness, the memories and the love you brought into our lives. Thank you for everything Theo.
"For protecting me and the boys when we needed it most. For loving us no matter what and for holding on for so long and waiting to meet your little sister Rose."
"Rex has had the best friend in you that he could ever have wished for and the boys have had the best protector in the whole wide world. Even though Rex is only little, I know him, Zachary and Leighton will never ever forget you," she said.
Stacey continued: "Peanut is missing his cuddle buddy very much so we are trying to make it up to him in our cuddles but I know it's just not the same."
She concluded the post by writing: "Too the moon and back Theo. Forever. Sleep tight my beautiful little lady."
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