A reality TV star says “hearts are broken” as her beloved Yorkshire Terrier passes away – just days after she shares details of her husband’s recent health scare.
Margaret Josephs is best known for being a cast member on Real Housewives of New Jersey, having starred on the show since its eighth season.
The fashion designer, who has 782,000 followers on Instagram, shared the tragic news about her dog yesterday (25 June).
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“Our living angel baby Bella has gone over the rainbow bridge,” she said.
“Our world and hearts are broken.
She was the perfect, happiest little bff in the world.
“Always ready to kiss, cuddle, play and brighten up your darkest day.
“She loved everyone (except for landscapers) and everyone loved her.
“A piece of me died along with her.
“She was a rescue but in reality she saved us.”
A photo shows Margaret with Bella, with the pair looking thick as thieves.
Other snaps show the adorable pup on her own relaxing on plush cushions.
The reality TV star has previously described Bella as her “favourite family member” and would regularly share updates on their life together.
She’s also shared her concern’s for the pup’s health.
“I don’t know who your favourite family member is but mine is my dog Bella,” Margaret says in a video.
“And if you know anything about me, I’m always nervous that she’s not feeling well because she’s had hip and joint issues forever.
“Yorkies are very prone to it.
“And she’s 12 and she’s a rescue, so I’ve always had a challenge.”
The pet’s death will come as a devastating blow for the star, who just earlier this week, also told TV personality Rachel Fuda about her husband Joe Benigno’s recent visit to the doctor, as reported by Need To Know.
During episode eight of the latest season of the show (23 June), Margaret reveals that she and her husband – who celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary this month – are waiting for tests to come back.
“I’m so frazzled because Joe had routine blood work, and we just got a call from the doctor and they said, ‘Joe, your PSA [Prostate-Specific Antigen] jumped high,'” she said.
“I freaked out because men his age can have prostate cancer really easily.
“We ran right to the urologist. They gave him all the tests.
“He had to be probed. We’re going to get the results this week.”
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