Taylor Hill breaks down in tears as her dog Tate is diagnosed with lymphoma, says 'he's my soulmate'
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Taylor Hill, a former Victoria's Secret Angel, recently published a heartbreaking update on Instagram, revealing that her beloved Labradoodle named Tate is currently in a life-threatening scenario. Hill's emotional toll was clear as she burst into tears while sharing the news with her followers.
Hill revealed in an Instagram post that Tate was diagnosed with lymphoma in early June. The news devastated the model who had revealed her profound affection and commitment to her pet. Tate's health swiftly deteriorated after the diagnosis, compounding Hill's grief.
'I’m not sure how much time I have left with him'
Due to work commitments, Hill was initially unable to be with Tate during this challenging time. However, the model made it a priority to fly back as soon as possible to be by his side. She described the heart-wrenching moment she finally reunited with Tate, saying, "I could tell he was very weak."
The emotional rollercoaster of Tate's condition deeply affected Hill. She shared the drastic change she witnessed in her beloved pet, going from "fine one day" to "the sickest I've ever seen him" within a mere 24 hours. The uncertainty surrounding Tate's prognosis weighed heavily on Hill's mind, and she acknowledged the painful reality that she might not have much time left with him. "I’m not sure how much time I have left with him at this moment. It all happened so fast," she wrote in a detailed post.
'Tate is my heart and my soulmate'
"Tate is my heart and my soulmate so it’s been extremely painful seeing him feeling this way," she continued in the post, adding, "...he’s been such a big part of my life and I wanted to let everyone know what we’re going through." Hill expressed her gratitude for the medical professionals caring for Tate, extending her heartfelt appreciation to the "nurses and doctors who are looking after him." In a subsequent Instagram post, Hill posted a heartwarming video of Tate wagging his tail in excitement upon seeing her.
'It’s so hard seeing him this sick'
She recognized the difficulty of witnessing Tate in such a weakened state, emphasizing the remarkable bond between humans and dogs and the immeasurable impact they have on our lives. "...It’s so hard seeing him this sick. Dogs are such beautiful amazing creatures and this little soul has been the biggest blessing in my life. I will cherish every moment I have left with him. To anyone who has gone through this before, I see you and you’re not alone. And thank you all for always being there for me."