AJ Lee has shared a heartfelt message with WWE fans in the aftermath of her dog Larry’s passing.
In a lengthy message posted on Instagram, AJ thanked fans for the donations made to the local charity PAWS Chicago in memory of her and CM Punk’s beloved dog.
“Thank you all who donated to animal rescue org @pawschicago in Larry’s memory,” she posted. Over a decade ago our Larry Talbot was surrendered there for doing the most. Multiple fosters gave up on him, one stating on record ‘I cannot allow this chaos in my home any longer’. A professional trainer called him ‘a lost cause’. He survived abuse and abandonment and was just misunderstood. We knew he was perfect for us. He snuggled on his terms, like a prickly cat. He stole entire pizzas and donuts off countertops and swallowed them whole like a snake. One time a little abuela saw him on the street, clutched her chest, and yelled “El Chupacabra!” He helped get me out of the deepest depressive cycles and was the center of my happiest days. He went from discarded underdog to having his face plastered across billboards, the United Center, ASPCA campaigns, Rolling Stone, and had more action figures, merchandise, and fan art than most pro athletes. In his golden years, he grew the long beard of a wise wizard and became velcro, permanently attached to my lap. It was the greatest honor to become his emotional support after he spent so long being mine. I just know he’s now with my other furry angels Mugsy and Nacho, causing absolute f-ing mayhem.
“I am not okay, half my heart is gone. I get really quiet and private during the hard stuff but I wanted to come on here and say, if you need a best friend who will make every day brighter, who will save your life right back, please adopt don’t shop. Rescue dogs are a special kind of magic.”
WWE statement on death of AJ Lee and CM Punk’s dog
After CM Punk informed fans of Larry’s passing last month, WWE issued the following statement on its official website:
“Larry, the beloved dog of WWE Superstars CM Punk and AJ Lee, has sadly passed away. Punk made the announcement on his Instagram page with an outpouring of support from his fellow Superstars as well as the WWE Universe. Larry was a fixture backstage at WWE events, brightening up the locker room with his signature smile and his lovable attitude. WWE extends its condolences to Punk and Lee.”
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