A wave of emotion swept through the set of Live with Kelly and Mark during a recent episode, when co-host Mark Consuelos opened up about a deeply personal and painful chapter in his family’s life. Fighting back tears, Mark revealed that he and Kelly Ripa had recently said a final goodbye to their cherished 17-year-old dog, Chewie.
“Chewie wasn’t just a pet,” Mark said, his voice trembling. “She was family. She was woven into the very fabric of our lives.”
The couple’s beloved pup had been with them for nearly two decades, growing up alongside their children and becoming a fixture in their everyday lives—from birthdays to holidays, celebrations to quiet nights at home.
“She was there through everything,” Mark said. “All the laughter, the chaos, the changes. She was our constant.”
As he recounted Chewie’s recent decline, Mark’s grief was palpable. “She stopped eating. Her eyes had that look. We knew,” he said softly. “We did everything we could to ease her pain, to be there. But in the end, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go.”
Beside him, Kelly sat in quiet solidarity, her eyes brimming with tears. “We knew it was the right thing,” she said gently. “The last act of love we could give her.”
Mark went on to describe Chewie’s final days—days filled with affection, soft words, and familiar voices. Their children, now grown, returned home to be by Chewie’s side, wrapping her in the love she had given them for so many years.
“She passed surrounded by all of us,” Mark shared, visibly moved. “She was loved every second of her life, and she knew it.”
Viewers at home were deeply touched, with social media quickly flooding with messages of sympathy and heartfelt tributes to their own beloved pets. For many, Chewie’s story was a powerful reminder of the silent, steadfast role our animal companions play in our lives.
As the emotional segment drew to a close, Mark thanked the audience for their outpouring of support. “If you’ve ever had to let go of a pet, you know this grief,” he said. “But we feel lucky—so incredibly lucky—to have had her for as long as we did.”
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