Louise Redknapp has thanked fans for their support after a difficult week.
On Thursday, she revealed that she had had to say goodbye to a beloved family member who had been in her life for over a decade.
Louise confirmed that her family’s dog Rudi had been put to sleep in an emotional message with pictures showing her cradling her beloved pooch.
Louise Redknapp with her dog Rudi. Pic: Louise Redknapp Instagram
She wrote: ‘Our hearts are broken. Our gorgeous boy Rudi went to sleep forever today.’
Louise carried on her tribute writing: ‘Thank you for 12 amazing years of love and memories, Rudes. You were the most loving boy; you’ve grown old watching Chaz and Beau grow up and kept Banks in check from day one and been my shadow since the day we got you as a tiny, wrinkly puppy.’
‘We’re going to miss you doing whatever you feel like doing when you feel like doing it, managing to escape any barricade put in place, “Roudini,” telling Banksy off, pawing us all for strokes 24/7, and most of all, those wrinkles and that little curly tail wagging when he came through the front door. ‘
Louise Redknapp with her dog Rudi. Pic: Louise Redknapp Instagram
‘We will miss you so, so much. Sleep tight, our handsome Rudi, go chase those squirrels over the rainbow bridge and be reunited with Blu.’
‘Love you forever, Mummy, Chaz, Beau and Banksy.’
On Saturday, Louise posted a follow-up clip of herself dancing to Jamie Miller’s Babydoll and shared her thanks for the outpouring of support she has received since Rudi’s passing.
She said: ‘Thank you all so much for all your gorgeous messages this week; it’s been a really tough few days, but heading into the weekend with the fab catchy uplifting song.’
‘Great to see that smile back,’ wrote one person in reply, while actress Claire Sweeney added: ‘Sending you love.’