Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor announce the death of their pup with heartbreaking video

Vanderpump Rules vets Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor announce the death of their pup Sophie with heartbreaking video: ‘She was small but mighty’

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor took to their Instagrams to announce the passing of their beloved pup Sophie on Wednesday.

The Vanderpump Rules alums shared a heartbreaking slideshow of photos with their pooch to the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

The couple incorporated photos they had taken with the Yorkshire terrier, photos with their son, family photos, solo shots of the pup, and a few videos.

Brittany, 34, wrote a heartfelt message in the caption of her post: ‘I am heartbroken to say that we lost a piece of our family early yesterday morning. 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.’

Sad news: Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor announced the passing of their beloved pup Sophie

Furry family: The couple posted tandem Instagram videos highlighting the joy their furry friend brought them

Furry family: The couple posted tandem Instagram videos highlighting the joy their furry friend brought them 

Jax, 43, also shared the post to his personal Instagram, mirroring the caption Brittany used.

Comments from fans and friends poured into both star’s comments sections offering them comforting words and thoughts. 

Fellow Vanderpump Rules star Kristina Kelly wrote: ‘I’m so sorry to hear this sending love your way.’

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zokciak said: ‘Oh no I am so sorry sending you guys lots of love and prayers.’

The TV stars are an avid dog lovers and are dog parents to two other fur babies, Monroe and Kingsley.

Brittany has posted snaps of all three of her dogs on her social media countless times, adamantly making them a part of the family.

Brittany is mom to one-year-old Cruz, whom she shares with Jax.

In recent months, the couple has sparked divorce rumors but have since seemed to repair their relationship.

Fur baby: 'She made our lives better every single day and I already miss her terribly. She was small but mighty. I love you Sophie'

Fur baby: ‘She made our lives better every single day and I already miss her terribly. She was small but mighty. I love you Sophie’

Part of the family: Comments from fans and friends poured into both star's comments sections offering them comforting words and thoughts

Part of the family: Comments from fans and friends poured into both star’s comments sections offering them comforting words and thoughts

All cuddled up: The pair incorporated photos she had taken with the Yorkshire terrier, photos with her son, family photos, solo shots of the pup, and a few videos

All cuddled up: The pair incorporated photos she had taken with the Yorkshire terrier, photos with her son, family photos, solo shots of the pup, and a few videos

Both Brittany and Jax have been avidly posting loved-up photos of one another on their respective Instagram accounts and have shared several heartwarming family photos.

The pair began dating in 2015, and the ups and downs of their relationship unfolded in front of reality TV cameras on Vanderpump Rules.

Although they broke up at one point because of his infidelity with several women, including their co-star Faith Stowers, they eventually patched up their relationship and married in 2019.

They welcomed Cruz in April 2021, and since then, Brittany has been happily posting pictures of him to her Instagram.

Due to the success of Vanderpump Rules, Jax and Brittany had their own spin-off show Vanderpump Rules: Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky. The show aired in 2017 but only lasted for one season.

In 2020, the couple was fired from Vanderpump Rules. Jax spent his time on the show being the pre-eminent villain. It was said that he was fired from the show over making racist and transphobic comments.

It was recently announced that they would be returning to TV for an undisclosed project.

Picture perfect: Jax and Brittany are parents to a one-year-old boy named Cruz, they also have two other pups at home, Monroe and Kingsley

Picture perfect: Jax and Brittany are parents to a one-year-old boy named Cruz, they also have two other pups at home, Monroe and Kingsley

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