Salma Hayek Grieves the Passing of Her 18-Year-Old Dog, Lupe, with Emotional Tribute

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After spending nearly two decades by her side, Salma Hayek is grieving a furry best friend.

On Wednesday, the Frida actress took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute saying goodbye to her longtime pup Lupe.

“With my heart filled with love and pain I had to say goodbye to my Lupe,” the Academy Award-winning star captioned a photo of herself dressed in a printed blue dress while cradling her faithful companion.

She continued, “I am so grateful for the 18 years she enriched my life with her great spirit. I have no words or tears to describe how much she meant to me.”

With my heart filled with love and pain I had to say goodbye to my Lupe. I am so grateful for the 18 years she enriched my life with her great spirit. I have no words or tears to describe how much she meant to me. May she run free with my pack of dogs that are already waiting for her in dog heaven Con el corazón lleno de amor y dolor le dije adiós a mi Lupe. Le estoy muy agradecida por enriquecer mi vida con su grandioso espíritu por 18 años. No tengo palabras ni lágrimas que describan lo que ella fue para mí. Correrá libre con mis otros perros que ya la esperaban en el paraíso canino #dog #bff #doglover

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The Mexican actress — who tragically lost her 9-year-old dog Mozart just two years ago — concluded her moving message, “May she run free with my pack of dogs that are already waiting for her in dog heaven.”

I haven't posted for a week as I been mourning the death of my dog, Mozart who I personally delivered out of his mother's womb. He was found dead in my ranch last Friday with a shot close to his heart. I am hoping that the Washington State authorities do justice to this wonderful dog whom in 9 years never bit or attacked anyone. He loved his territory and never strayed away...he was the most loving and loyal companion. He didn't deserve a slow and painful death. #doglover #animalrights #dog #dogoftheday #rip #delivery #washingtonstateauthorities Hace una semana que no pongo nada ya que he estado de duelo por la muerte de mi perro Mozart. De quién fui la partera, lo encontramos el viernes pasado con un tiro cerca del corazón. Espero que las autoridades del estado de Washington le hagan justicia a este extraordinario perro que durante 9 años nunca mordió o atacó a nadie, adoraba su territorio y nunca se escapó. Era el compañero más leal y no se merecía una muerte lenta y dolorosa. #muerte #perro #justiciaporlosanimales

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Hayek has made no secret of her love of pets, previously admitting to Ellen DeGeneres in 2013 that she has quite the animal brood at home.

“I have five horses, four alpacas, one cat, eight dogs, one hamster, five parrots, two fish, I’m sure I’m forgetting something!” she told the comedian, adding, “You know this is like the Oscars you forgetting someone. Oh I forgot! I have bunny rabbits, I have turkeys, 20 chickens, same with the rabbits be careful just buy one.”

Sending all our condolences!