Kaley Cuoco and her husband Karl Cook mourn the death of their rescue dog
"We love you dear special Petunia!" the actress wrote in a tribute.
Kaley Cuoco and her husband Karl Cook said goodbye to one of their furry friends this week.
The couple shared posts on Wednesday to announce Petunia, a pup they rescued from Paws For Life K9 Rescue, a California-based animal rescue nonprofit, has died.
"We love you dear special Petunia!" the "Big Bang Theory" actress wrote in a since-expired Instagram story. "You are the reason we continue to save dogs just like you. And we will never stop."
Cook also shared an emotional tribute for the dog, explaining the couple rescued Petunia after she experienced "a life of untold loneliness and hardship."
"We did what we adopted petunia to do better than anyone else, give her everything," he wrote. "She is resting at peace, with everyday’s sunset to warm her. That is what matters most."
"Petunia it is not the amount of time together, but it’s affects on the soul," he added. "You affected everyone who met you. You’re forever my old lady😭😘😍 I miss you so much already, sleep my sweet angel."
Cuoco also commended Paws For Life K9 Rescue for "initially saving" Petunia.
"We were so honored to love her in her final days," she wrote.
Cuoco often uses her platform to support rescue organizations and encourage fans to consider pet adoption.
She features puppies up for adoption in weekly '#muttmonday' posts.
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