Yahoo Lifestyle '1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton Shares Heartbreaking Family Loss
1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton typically fills her Instagram grid with weight loss tips and updates on her personal health journey. But recently, she used the social media platform to announce a heartbreaking family loss.
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the TLC personality took to Instagram to share that her mother's longtime companion, a dog named Baby Girl, died.
"My mom’s beloved Baby Girl passed away the other day," Tammy revealed alongside a photo of her parent with the canine. "She has given My mom so much joy and companionship over the last 20 years. That’s not a typo. 20 years baby Girl has been with my momma."
The reality star, 38, concluded with a request for her followers, writing, "Please whispers a prayer for her and our family. The devil surely has been busy. #furbaby #rainbowbrige."
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In the comments, Instagram users flooded Tammy with words of support.
One person shared, "Aww I’m so sorry for her loss 💔 I know it’s incredibly hard. I hope can at least take some comfort from the fact she had such a loving home and her happy memories of her ❤️."
Another fan wrote, "Aww so sorry! Fur babies are our family. I lost mine of 14 years a year ago. It leaves a huge hole in your heart. ❤️," as a third echoed, "So very sorry to hear about Baby Girl! Sending love and prayers ur mom’s way!🐶🩷🌈🕊️💫🙏🏼."
Meanwhile, yet another follower commented, "So sorry to hear that Tammy, I lost mine at 18 years old. They are very much a part of the family and just as difficult. Thoughts are with you 💔."
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