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Dwight Howard mourned his dog, Sunday, on social media after the pet was allegedly killed in a hit-and-run near Suwanee, Ga., on June 18.
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The former NBA star called Sunday his “protector” and says she helped him “through all the storms” in an emotional tribute.
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Howard also urged locals to share any information about the driver who allegedly fatally struck his dog and left the scene.
Dwight Howard is mourning his Belgian Malinois named Sunday, who he says died on Wednesday, June 18, in Suwanee, Ga., due to an alleged hit-and-run incident.
The former NBA All-Star, 39, shared his raw emotions about Sunday’s death in a heartfelt Instagram tribute on Thursday, June 27, calling the dog “my peace” and “my protector.”
In the post’s touching caption, in which Howard remembered Sunday as a source of joy and warmth, the father of five added that Sunday had helped him “through all the storms” he had been through.
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Dwight Howard and his dog, Sunday
Howard went on to recollect when he received the news of Sunday’s death while he was in New York. According to the post, Sunday got loose from Howard’s property and was allegedly hit by a car that continued driving, leaving the scene.
“I’m devastated because you were the dog that never left my side, the dog that stuck to my hip at all times, and the one time you wander off without me being there, someone takes you away from me,” wrote Howard. “Who could be so heartless to do this to such an innocent girl with no remorse?”
Howard ended the caption with a final farewell to the dog, adding, “I’ll carry your heart with mine forever,” before including a call to action for Georgia locals to share any information regarding the alleged hit-and-run.
“Rest in love, Sunday,” the caption concluded. “You’ll always be my baby.”
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