Celebrity Pets We Lost in 2021

Kid Cudi revealed in an emotional Instagram post on August 24 that his beloved bulldog died peacefully earlier this week.

"I held his hand and whispered in his ear to let him know I was there while he slipped away. I told him he was a special boy, my best friend, that he was perfect and that I loved him and I'll miss him so so much. I felt his heart stop beating and felt his last breath," he wrote.

"My life will be a lil more empty with him gone. To anyone that has lost a pet, I feel your pain," wrote the rapper, who welcomed the pup over a decade ago. "I am a complete mess. I cry at random moments of the day," he added, calling Freshie his best friend.

HGTV star Erin Napier announced on July 24 that her family's dog had died.

Alongside a photo of 3-year-old daughter Helen cuddling their pup, the Home Town star wrote, "all dogs go to heaven ❤️."

"We (and especially she) will miss Baker," Napier continued. "Thankful for the 12 years he lived."

Reality star Kelly Osbourne revealed on July 22 that her Pomeranian died due to a pulmonary heart defect.

"I promised myself that I would take a break from social media for the summer... however I thought I should let you all know that this week I lost my Polly 😭 to pulmonary heart defect," Osbourne announced on Instagram.

"She has been by my side for 6 years. I do not [know] how to go on without her. To say I'm devastated is an understatement," the singer continued. "I have never felt pain like this. I have lost my shadow. I don't think I will ever get over this. My heart is broken. I am broken!!!"

The 10-year-old French bulldog's parents John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are mourning the loss of their little pup. The two shared the news on Instagram on July 15.

"We're going to miss our little Pippa. This pic is her living her best life: on the road with her dad, wearing pearls," Legend wrote in his tribute.

"She was smart, fancy and didn't take any s---. She gave us so much joy for 10 years," Legend added. "We love you Pippa!"

Teigen wrote in her tribute, "our beautiful little pippa just died in my arms, not long ago. ... Thank you for giving us your whole life."

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are mourning the death of their beloved German Shepard, who died on June 19 at the age of 13.

"Our hearts are heavy today as we let you all know that our beloved German Shepherd, Champ, passed away peacefully at home. He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family," they wrote in a statement on Twitter.

"Even as Champ's strength waned in his last months, when we came into a room, he would immediately pull himself up, his tail always wagging, and nuzzle us for an ear scratch or a belly rub. Wherever we were, he wanted to be, and everything was instantly better when he was next to us," the statement continued.

"We love our sweet, good boy and will miss him always," they added.

Dan + Shay's Dan Smyers and his wife Abby announced some sad news in May via Instagram.

"Our hearts are broken to share the news that sweet missy/tiny/little one has passed away," the singer wrote along with several adorable photos of his late furry friend.

The musician continued, "We knew when we adopted her at age 16 with terminal cancer that our time together would be limited, but it's still never easy saying goodbye to a loved one."

"She was safe in our arms as she left us peacefully, and for that we are grateful," Dan added.

Fergus, one of two new puppies given to Queen Elizabeth while her late husband Prince Philip was in the hospital, has died.

"It's all very sad," a royal insider told PEOPLE of the May news of the death of Fergus.

Fergus is thought to have been a dorgi (a corgi crossed with a dachshund), and was named after the Queen's late uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who died during World War I in 1915. The other dog is named was Muick after a favorite spot near Balmoral Castle.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the story that first appeared in The Sun. The newspaper said the Queen, 95, was "devastated" by Fergus's death.

Kerry Washington announced that her Shih Tzu-Yorkshire Terrier mix had "crossed over and transitioned into a world beyond this one" in an Instagram post on May 17.

"To say that Josie was a member of our family doesn't even come close," the actress wrote. "She was my fur baby companion girl. She was my partner. She went places with me and experienced things that no one else ever did or ever will. She was a witness to my life and to my journey and me to hers. My heart unfolded when I met her and she will always live in the very fabric of my being."

She added: "With enormous love in my heart, I will be donating to @wagsandwalks in her name. We adore you Josephine Baker Washington Asomugha."

Michael J. Fox said his final goodbye to his 12-year-old dog Gus on April 21.

"Gus — great dog and loyal friend, we'll miss you," Fox wrote on Instagram, before referencing several pages from his 2020 memoir, No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality.

In addition to his Instagram tribute, Fox also posted numerous photos of himself with Gus throughout the years on his Instagram Stories.

Emmy Rossum paid tribute to her "best boy" and rescue dog Cinnamon on April 9.

"We lost our best friend of nearly 14 years today," Rossum began on Instagram, writing that her pup "was loved" by her family — including husband Sam Esmail, their dogs Sugar and Pepper, and their cat Fiona.

"He loved eating, sleeping, and traveling. He loved barking at children and eating discarded pizza crusts off the street," she continued. "He loved being carried and he loved being loved."

"I will always be his mother," Rossum added. "He was my best boy."

Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub announced the death of her Chihuahua Fendi on April 7. She honored her "sweet little baby girl" by thanking her for "giving me the best 14 years anyone could ask for" on Instagram.

"You are my best friend, companion and continuous source of joy!" Staub continued. "I am lost without you but I want you to find your Peace."

Calling Fendi an "angel," the reality star added, "I love you more than words. RIP my little one."

Taraji P. Henson is mourning the loss of her French bulldog, who died in late March following complications from surgeries. The actress revealed on Instagram that K-Ball had breathing issues and that "his trachea was the size of a straw," which meant normal activities became "very difficult for him."

"He had two surgeries and his Lil body couldn't take it," she wrote. "I gave you the best three years ever. Private jets vacations shopping movie sets photo shoots the best dog food money could buy and ALL OF MY LOVE!!! Jesus this is hard and yes I AM A WRECK!!!"

"Before Catherine, before my kids, before all the Bachelor stuff, there was Ellie," Bachelor star Sean Lowe wrote on Feb. 24 on Instagram after announcing that he had said goodbye to his dog Ellie.

Wife Catherine also shared an Instagram tribute to Ellie, writing, "Thank you for letting me be your dog mommy and being the most patient, obedient, loving friend. You have been so loved Ellie girl and I'll miss you every day. Thank you for opening your heart to us a sliver because we know your heart belongs to your daddy ❤️"

"He was love. He was healing. He was the center of our little universe and our best friend," James Marsden wrote of his late dog Buddy on Instagram on Feb. 16.

"Rest In Peace, our sweet Buddy, and we will meet again. ❤️," Marsden added.

Former Southern Charm star Cameran Eubanks announced on Jan. 24 that her dog Elvis had died.

"He was a special little guy who brought joy to so many people," she wrote on Instagram of Elvis, who was buried "under a magnolia tree in the country" by husband Jason Wimberly.

"I'm sure it will be the most Beautiful tree," she continued. "The Pastor who married us and Christened Palmer said some beautiful words. He said God gave us animals and we will be with them again. ❤️"

Eubanks adopted Elvis in August 2019 after his previous owner — a neighbor of the family — moved the North Carolina.