Vanessa Hudgens Devastated Over Dog Darlas Death

Vanessa Hudgens Devastated Over Dog Darlas Death

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had sad news to announce on Tuesday, as she revealed her beloved dog Darla had died.

'I am beyond heartbroken today,' the 37-year-old actress said on Instagram with a montage of .

The Salinas, California-born actress, who played Gabriella Montez in High School Musical, said Darla accompanied her all over the place.

'Anyone that knows me knew Darla,' said the actress, who played Gabriella Montez in High School Musical. '.

'Traveled the world. Was there for me every single step of the way.'

Hudgens said that Darla 'was the smartest little lady I’ve ever known' and that she 'couldn’t have asked for a better dog.'

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Vanessa Hudgens, 37, revealed her beloved dog Darla had died 

The Spring Breakers star said it took an emotional toll on her to put the canine to sleep amid ongoing illnesses Darla was battling 

The Spring Breakers star, , 29, said it took an emotional toll on her to put the canine to sleep amid ongoing illnesses Darla was battling.

Hudgens' spouse Cole Tucker posted a tribute to the late dog on his Instagram Stories 

The actress said, 'I already miss the pitter patter of her little paws in the house'

Darla was seen in a dress in an adorable shot Hudgens shared of her late pet 

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Hough continued, 'Nothing can prepare you for the grief but know that she ... is now looking after your family with love and protection - love you Darla.'

Hudgens also received condolences from her support circle in the wake of the painful passing 

The actress, best known for High School Musical, pictured February 10, 2024 in Dubai

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'What happened is that my boyfriend's mom lived in an apartment building and, in the thick of summer, day in and day out, she would see, on her neighbor's balcony, a little dog,' said Hudgens. 

Hudgens described the adversity Darla was living through at the time: 'There was no food or water for her, and she was out there for hours on end.

'Finally, she knocked on their door and was like, "If you guys can't take care of the dog, let me take care of it," and they gave her the dog.

Hudgens and the Oscar-nominated actor adopted the canine following Lori's tragic death from cancer in September of 2014.

'When she passed away, me and Austin took Darla in, and she's just been our little angel,' said Hudgens. 'I’ve gotten to see her come out of her shell. When we first met her, she wouldn’t even let us touch her, and now she’s just the ultimate snuggle bug.'

In the 2018 interview, Hudgens explained what being a dog owner meant to her personally.

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'I feel like having a dog really brings a great sense of responsibility because they’re honestly like children, except that you can leave them on their own for a few hours and they’ll be okay,' she said. 'I feel like she sees the best in me, which helps me see the best in myself, as well.'

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