Naya Rivera (left) and Ryan Dorsey (right) with their late dog Emmy.Photo:Ryan Dorsey/Instagram
Ryan Dorsey/Instagram
The actor, 40, uploaded a farewell Instagram Reel on April 8, informing fans that the pup died at age 9 after having “lived a good life.”
His caption concluded with the message, “Keep mommy company and we’ll see you on the other side of the 🌈.”
After remembering the pup’s mother following the family as they took her away, Dorsey noted that the family’s older dog Lucy “finally warmed up” after a few years, despite not being too happy to see Emmy in the beginning.
“You were the sweetest and most quiet dog,” Dorsey wrote. “I would take you to set with me and people would barely know you were in the trailer. They’d call me to set, I’d leave, you never barked or anything. You didn’t give a s—. On walks if a dog barked at you or walked up to you to say what’s up — you paid them no mind, you kept your eyes up, and your head down—so what if you were deaf — you were the s—.”
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Ryan Dorsey and Naya Rivera’s son Josey poses with their late dog Emmy.Ryan Dorsey/Instagram
Later in the caption of the post — which featured photos of the family taking selfies with the pup, Josey growing up with Emmy over the years and Emmy jumping on couches — Dorsey called Emmy his “road dog.”
“We went everywhere together, and you could sleep like no dog’s business,” he wrote.
“You were my emotional support animal through it all. I’m gonna miss you Emmers. You were one of the good ones. I could say so much more but I know you never had an Instagram — but you were so cool, I know you never gave a s— about IG tributes so I’ll wrap it up,” he joked. “Thank you for all the love and cuddles. Keep mommy company and we’ll see you on the other side of the 🌈. We ❤️you.”
Ryan Dorsey and his late dog Emmy.Ryan Dorsey/Instagram
Rivera first posted about the pup on Instagram in September 2014, calling Emmy her “new little love,” perE!. She also shared an image of Emmy playing with Lucy at the time, alongside the caption “Little girls. BFF!”
Dorsey and Riverawelcomed their son Joseyon Sept. 17, 2015, and were married from 2014 to 2018. Riveradiedin July 2020 at age 33.
Back in September 2022, Dorsey shared onInstagramthat he surprised Josey with a new furry friend, celebrating his 7th birthday with a Goldendoodle puppy they affectionately named Goldie.
“He said no matter if it was boy or girl he was naming it CLIFFORD! What would you name her? Swipe to see [love] at 1st sight! I love you Josey - I can’t believe you are about to be 7 years old!” Dorsey captioned the post at the time.
source: people.com
