Photo: Ricki Lake/Instagram; Inset: John Lamparski/GettyRicki Lakehas welcomed a sweet new addition to her family after mourning theloss of her beloved dog Mamain April.On Monday, the formerRicki Lakehost, 53, shared several photos onInstagramof her new rescue dog named Dolly, including one snap of husbandRoss Burninghamkissing the pup’s head and another of the dog resting against her leg.“Dolly photo dump,” she captioned the post.She then thanked animal rescueDogs Without Bordersand writer/directorJulia Vickermanfor introducing her to Dolly and helping with the canine’s adoption.“Unending gratitude to@dogswithoutbordersand@juliavickermanfor saving and bringing her to us,” Lake wrote. “She is perfect.#adoptdontshop#rescuedog#dollymama"On Dolly’s ownInstagram account, the dog shared an adorable update about her new home.“Settling in nicely,” the post read. “I like it here. ♥️#rescuedog#adoptdontshop"Ricki Lake/InstagramThe new pet comes after Lake announced in April that Mama — her dog of six years — died, explaining that she felt “gutted” following the loss.“I don’t have much to say at this time other than thank you to everyone who reached out, said a prayer, lit a candle. It was not for naught. It meant the world to me,” Lakesharedon Instagram.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I am eternally grateful to my dearest friends, beloved husband, and greatest vet who held the sacred container for mama to cross the rainbow bridge,” she added. “We were at home in my bed, and she went peacefully.“ricki lake/InstagramBefore Mama’s passing, theHairspraystar asked for prayers for her “beloved companion,” who was then in the hospital and in “critical” condition. “Anyone who knows me knows that Mama is my entire world. I am broken at the thought of losing her,” shewrote.Mama was diagnosed with Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia — an autoimmune disease that causes a decrease in the number of blood platelets circulating in the blood of dogs, according toVCA Animal Hospitals.
Photo: Ricki Lake/Instagram; Inset: John Lamparski/Getty
Ricki Lakehas welcomed a sweet new addition to her family after mourning theloss of her beloved dog Mamain April.On Monday, the formerRicki Lakehost, 53, shared several photos onInstagramof her new rescue dog named Dolly, including one snap of husbandRoss Burninghamkissing the pup’s head and another of the dog resting against her leg.“Dolly photo dump,” she captioned the post.She then thanked animal rescueDogs Without Bordersand writer/directorJulia Vickermanfor introducing her to Dolly and helping with the canine’s adoption.“Unending gratitude to@dogswithoutbordersand@juliavickermanfor saving and bringing her to us,” Lake wrote. “She is perfect.#adoptdontshop#rescuedog#dollymama"On Dolly’s ownInstagram account, the dog shared an adorable update about her new home.“Settling in nicely,” the post read. “I like it here. ♥️#rescuedog#adoptdontshop"Ricki Lake/InstagramThe new pet comes after Lake announced in April that Mama — her dog of six years — died, explaining that she felt “gutted” following the loss.“I don’t have much to say at this time other than thank you to everyone who reached out, said a prayer, lit a candle. It was not for naught. It meant the world to me,” Lakesharedon Instagram.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I am eternally grateful to my dearest friends, beloved husband, and greatest vet who held the sacred container for mama to cross the rainbow bridge,” she added. “We were at home in my bed, and she went peacefully.“ricki lake/InstagramBefore Mama’s passing, theHairspraystar asked for prayers for her “beloved companion,” who was then in the hospital and in “critical” condition. “Anyone who knows me knows that Mama is my entire world. I am broken at the thought of losing her,” shewrote.Mama was diagnosed with Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia — an autoimmune disease that causes a decrease in the number of blood platelets circulating in the blood of dogs, according toVCA Animal Hospitals.
Ricki Lakehas welcomed a sweet new addition to her family after mourning theloss of her beloved dog Mamain April.
On Monday, the formerRicki Lakehost, 53, shared several photos onInstagramof her new rescue dog named Dolly, including one snap of husbandRoss Burninghamkissing the pup’s head and another of the dog resting against her leg.
“Dolly photo dump,” she captioned the post.
She then thanked animal rescueDogs Without Bordersand writer/directorJulia Vickermanfor introducing her to Dolly and helping with the canine’s adoption.
“Unending gratitude to@dogswithoutbordersand@juliavickermanfor saving and bringing her to us,” Lake wrote. “She is perfect.#adoptdontshop#rescuedog#dollymama”
On Dolly’s ownInstagram account, the dog shared an adorable update about her new home.
“Settling in nicely,” the post read. “I like it here. ♥️#rescuedog#adoptdontshop”
Ricki Lake/Instagram
The new pet comes after Lake announced in April that Mama — her dog of six years — died, explaining that she felt “gutted” following the loss.
“I don’t have much to say at this time other than thank you to everyone who reached out, said a prayer, lit a candle. It was not for naught. It meant the world to me,” Lakesharedon Instagram.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I am eternally grateful to my dearest friends, beloved husband, and greatest vet who held the sacred container for mama to cross the rainbow bridge,” she added. “We were at home in my bed, and she went peacefully.”
ricki lake/Instagram
Before Mama’s passing, theHairspraystar asked for prayers for her “beloved companion,” who was then in the hospital and in “critical” condition. “Anyone who knows me knows that Mama is my entire world. I am broken at the thought of losing her,” shewrote.
Mama was diagnosed with Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia — an autoimmune disease that causes a decrease in the number of blood platelets circulating in the blood of dogs, according toVCA Animal Hospitals.
source: people.com
