Country star Miranda Lambert just lost her chihuahua Cher, who's been with her for nearly fifteen years. In an affectionate Instagram post, Lambert updated fans on the devastating loss, and acknowledged the impact that Cher had on her personally.
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"Our sweet bear Cher crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday. Cher gave us 15 years of love and all the chihuahua attitude and energy she had to give. And if you have ever had a chi chi you know what I mean," Lambert wrote.
The country singer then went on to talk about her beloved pet, who had been with her since the early years of her long career. Lambert first adopted Cher in 2010, the same year that she went on her very first headlining tour. She also swept at the CMA awards that year, winning the most nominations for a female artist in a single year.
"I adopted her from a shelter when she was 10 weeks old in 2010," Miranda shared. "I put her in my overalls pocket at the shelter, and that was it! Her first big trip was to the ACM awards in Las Vegas."
"She was on every tour I have done since. Thank you to her sweet soul for all the road miles she traveled."
Cher is 1 of 8 dogs that Miranda has lost in the past several years. She wrote to fans, "Animals bring so much joy, but I sure do wish dog years didn't go by so fast."
Miranda and Ella Langley Are Choosing Texas, and Choosing To Give Back
Anyone who's a fan of Miranda Lambert has probably seen a post or two about her MuttNation Foundation, which she put together in 2009 with her mom, Bev Lambert. The organization's mission is to make better the lives of shelter animals, and has already raised over $11 million to fulfill this goal. At concerts, Lambert even encourages fans to contribute to her "Fill the Little Red Wagon" fund, which collects cash, pet food, and other materials for pets in need.
In 2024, Lambert teamed up with her protege, Ella Langley, to deliver pet supplies from Tractor Supply Co. to three shelters in Nashville. They've also teamed up to find homes for unclaimed dogs, as animal welfare is a shared passion for the two of them.
Langley has also recently collaborated with Miranda Lambert on some of her own creative projects, like "Choosin' Texas", her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Watch the lyric video for the song below.
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