During a particularly emotional episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, co-host Mark Consuelos opened up about a heartbreaking moment in his family’s life. With visible emotion and a somber tone, Mark revealed that he and his wife, Kelly Ripa, had recently had to say goodbye to their beloved 17-year-old dog, Chewie.
The longtime pet had been a cherished part of the Consuelos-Ripa household for nearly two decades. “Chewie was more than just a pet—she was family,” Mark shared, his voice cracking slightly as he spoke. “She grew up with our kids, was there for birthdays, holidays, all the ups and downs. She was our constant companion through so many chapters of our lives.”
He went on to explain that in recent weeks, Chewie had begun to decline rapidly. “She stopped eating, and it became clear that she was suffering,” Mark said. “We did everything we could to make her comfortable, to help her, but her health was deteriorating fast. It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make.”