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On May 10, Kyle Richards announced the death of her 15-year-old German Shepherd, River
Richards fostered the dog before adopting her, and called the pet loyal and affectionate
Stars like Kris Jenner and Chrishell Stause offered support after the loss
Kyle Richards is taking time to honor her 15-year-old German Shepherd, River, who died on May 9.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 56, shared a tribute and a final goodbye to the late dog on her Instagram, beginning by calling River “the most loyal dog I have ever known.”
“River was a foster fail that was so grateful for being rescued and never left my side,” Richards wrote on the May 10 post. “She would wait in the window until I got home every day. Sit on the bath mat while I showered. Slept in my room, making sure I was always in sight.”
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Kyle Richard’s dog, River
Along with a carousel of 13 images that captured River’s friendly personality and close-knit relationship with Richards’ family and friends, the tribute detailed the dog’s last day, which she spent surrounded by her loved ones.
“We all spent the day outside with her and her siblings. We made a circle around her, and as difficult as it was to move her back legs, she went up to each of us to nuzzle,” Richards shared. “She was surrounded by so much love and went peacefully.”
Richards concluded the tribute on a heartwarming note, adding, “I’m grateful she’s at peace and no longer suffering, but her absence will no doubt be painful. We love you, River” with a broken heart emoji and a hashtag that reads, “adopt don’t shop.”
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With many animal lovers sympathizing with Richards’ loss, the comments section flooded with support from other stars.
Fellow RHOBH cast member, Bozoma Saint John, wrote, “I’m so sorry to hear this, Kyle… I’m sending you love.” Kris Jenner, who adopted her pup named Brigette in 2020, commented, “I’m so sorry Kyle we love you.”
Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause added, “I grew up with [a] German [Shepherd]. They are the most beautiful, loyal, loving family members. I’m so, so sorry.”
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