'I miss her terribly': 'Vanderpump Rules' alum Brittany Cartwright mourns death of beloved dog Sophie

Brittany Cartwright shared a heartbreaking tribute to her dog Sophie
UPDATED MAR 9, 2023
'Vanderpump Rules' alum Brittany Cartwright paid tribute to her furry friend Sophie (Instagram/@brittany)
'Vanderpump Rules' alum Brittany Cartwright paid tribute to her furry friend Sophie (Instagram/@brittany)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Vanderpump Rules' alum Brittany Cartwright recently shared heartbreaking news with her social media followers. The reality star announced on Instagram the death of her beloved angel Sophie.

Brittany's husband, Jax Taylor, also shared the same post, saying that their dog Sophie had died. Brittany and Jax brought Sophie home in January 2010. Jax introduced the pup to his social media followers as 'little Sophie' Shortly after the heartbreaking announcement, Cartwright and Taylor's former Bravo co-stars and fans expressed their condolences for their loss.

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'She was small but mighty'

Brittany shared a video on her social media showing a short clip of Sophie lying on Cartwright's baby bump while pregnant with their son Cruz, who turns two next month, as well as a snapshot of Sophie next to newborn Cruz. The video also features some sweet moments of Sophie to Israel Kamakawiwo'oleer's song 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow / What a Wonderful World' Alongside the video, the 'Vanderpump Rules' alum wrote in her tribute, "I am heartbroken to say that we lost a piece of our family early yesterday morning."

Brittany added, "Dogs are never here with us long enough, but I am so thankful I had this sweet, sweet angel Sophie in my life. She made our lives better every single day and I already miss her terribly. She was small but mighty. I love you Sophie. " Brittnay also shared an adorable photo of Sophie on her Instagram Stories. Meanwhile, Jax shared the same compilation of photos and videos of Sophie on his social media. In addition to Sophie, Brittany and Jax are also dog parents to pups Kingsley and Monroe.

Brittany Cartwright paid tribute to Sophie (Instagram/brittany)
Brittany Cartwright paid tribute to Sophie (Instagram/@brittany)

How did Brittany Cartwright's dog Sophie die?

Brittany and Jax did not reveal how Sophie died. But she has not been well in recent months, and the reality star previously shared her health update. The couple also took Sophie in 2010 when she was a little puppy, and their furry friend turned 13. Meanwhile, Brittany's followers showered the reality star with love and support in the comments. One user wrote, "i love you Bitty. She had the best life a girl could ask for all because of you." Another user wrote, "I know how devastated you are but you truly gave her the happiest life. Hold on to those amazing memories." Another user commented, "I am so sorry your family gave sweet Sophie girl an amazing life." Another social media user said, "So sorry about Sophie. Only if our fur babies could live so much longer than they do"

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