Photo: Sarah Hyland /Instagram

Sarah HylandandWells Adamsare mourning the death of their dogCarl.
Over the weekend, theModern Familyalum, 32, and theBachelor in Paradisebartender, 38, announced in posts shared on their respective Instagram accounts that their beloved canine companion has died.
“Our gentle giant Carl, You were our protector, our best hug giver, and the light of our lives,” Hyland captioned acarousel of images featuring Carlfrom throughout the years.
“Thank you for being the greatest friend anyone could ask for. I’ll love you forever. You’ll always be my best big boy, dad’s best friend, and Boo’s first love,” she continued. “We’ll cuddle in our sleep 🌈🤍.”
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Adams, for his part, also shared aseries of images of Carlon his Instagram page as well.
“Trying to type this through tears, but it’s with a heavy heart I must tell you that @carlthebloodhound has gone to doggy heaven,” he began. “Carl, you were such a good guy. A true gentle giant. You were sweet, noisy, protective, and slobbery, and boy did you give the best hugs! You were the best boy I’ve ever known.”
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“I hope you thought I was a good dad. We’ve been through so much and I there’s no way I would be here without you. Carlos the blooder, know that mom, dad, and boo love you forever,” the reality star continued. “I hope you visit me all the time in my dreams to play tug of war.”
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Adams adopted Carl in 2014, and his pup evenmade it into his audition video forThe Bachelorette, which he starred on in 2016.
source: people.com