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Miranda Lambert mourned the loss of two of her beloved dogs, “two of the best and most loyal friends I have ever had,” and shared a heartfelt message about rescuing animals.
Lambert wrote a two-part post that she shared on Instagram on Thursday (June 6) and Friday (June 7). First, she paid tribute to Delta Dawn with a video set to Tanya Tucker’s iconic early 70s ballad. Lambert wrote about “the power of a rescue and what they can do to a heart,” as she opened up about losing both Delta Dawn and Louise — also nicknamed Lou Lou, boo boo, Lou bell, Lunas and fluff cloud — within a span of six weeks.
“(Delta Dawn) was one of those dogs that you only get once in a lifetime,” Lambert wrote. “I found her at a Sonic in Oklahoma in the spring of 2009. She was homeless and hungry but still full of personality. I opened my car door and she jumped in. Little did I know when I was trying to just get a cherry limeade, I would meet one of the most amazing dogs I would ever know. I had about 16 years with her and she was on almost every tour I’ve ever been on. I’m honored to have met her and learned so much from her. She crossed over the rainbow bridge and left this earth on April 22 , 2024. And it happened to be earth Day.”
Lambert, who founded the nonprofit organization MuttNation with her mom in 2009, said she advocates for rescuing animals “because I live it out and every day I am blessed with the joy of having these animals in my life. And then some days, like today, I’m so heartbroken to have lost them. To love this big you have to hurt just as big. They are worth it.” She added that many shelters across the U.S. struggle with overcrowding as she encouraged others to look into rescuing.
The “Wranglers” star “said goodbye to the fluffiest most protective gal pal I could ever ask for,” Louise, on Thursday. Lambert rescued Louise and her sister, Thelma, in 2016, and they “were right at home” with her immediately.
“I have mini horses, chickens and goats and I needed them for protection for the critters. And boy did they do the job,” Lambert said. “I had 7 years with Thelma who we lost last July and 8 years with this beauty. My Lou Lou polar bear. She loved it when I sang her ‘special songs’ to her. The Pyrenees have stolen my heart all the way. Loving, kind, patient, aware , protective and fighters till the end. I hope to be more like them everyday.
“There are rescues of every kind y’all. you just have to open your heart and be ready for the love they have to give,” Lambert concluded her heartfelt, two-part post. “So please remember this summer while you are home in your back yards with your families to consider bringing home a shelter pet to be part of those memories. They will change your life for the better. Fly high.”