Jennifer Garner Mourns Heartbreaking Family Loss: 'It Seems Nuts'

Jennifer Garner is saying goodbye to an important member of her family.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Family Switch actress took to Instagram to share a somber update with her followers while revealing the death of her family dog, Birdie.

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Uploading a series of photos and videos of the beloved golden retriever, Garner wrote in her caption, "It is hard to know how to write this—it seems nuts, given the world, to mourn a pet, but since we have shared Birdie with all of you, it only seems fair to let you know of her passing."

Garner, 52, said she knew something was going on with Birdie last week due to a change in her appetite. The actress described her pup as "a renowned foodie" who "never missed a meal."

"We were surprised to learn that, not only was she very ill, she was at the end of her life," Garner continued in the heartbreaking post. "The vet told us that dogs often hang on until their person comes home from college and we believe Birdie did just that, so that we could pet her soft ears together and thank her for being the world’s best dog."

Going on to memorialize her late four-legged friend, the Alias alum wrote, "Birdie loved to be read to, always found her way into a Pretend Cooking Show, and knew just how to give people what they needed (as evidenced by her happy days as a dog therapy team with Mo). She lived a happy dog life and is now in the role she was born to play: angel girl."

Concluding he post, Garner wrote, "It’s a gift to love and be loved by such a creature as Birdie the Doggie. 🐾🪽."

In the comments, Garner received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities alike, including a message from Jennifer Aniston, who wrote, "Oh Jen...💔I’m so sorry. Sending so much love."

Tracee Ellis Ross also chimed in to say, "🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️ these furry beings bring so much goodness."

"Oh I’m so so sorry," added actress Lily Collins. "Sending you the most love and light and hugs 🤍🤍."

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