The tennis pro, fashion designer, entrepreneur and mom, Serena Williams has had her Jack Russell Terrier since she was 17. Tennis superstar Serena Williams is nursing a broken heart, after her beloved pet Jackie passed away yesterday.
The dog was 16 years young, as Serena shared with her fans in a tribute to Jackie that she posted on her Instagram page. The touching post, revealed that Serena got the Jack Russell Terrier in 1999 and that her dad was by her side as they said goodbye.
Today really is hard for me. My special friend in which I got at 17 (2 weeks before I won my very first Grand Slam) left me today. She was 16 years young and up until a few days ago was still sprinting.
Her poor body gave out this morning and she had a way of telling me it was time for me to be brave and let her go. With my dad by my side we were able to say a loving goodbye.
Serena Williams’ pet dog
She was with me from 1999 until today and I miss her so much. I got out of the shower this afternoon and she was not there to lick my leg as she always did everyday to remind me how much she loved me.
I feel so lucky to have such a special friend. Give your dog, cat, pet a big hug. #breakingheart #bff Jackie Baila Pete Williams I will miss you and your memory will live forever.
According to Williams, despite Jackie’s age she was still sprinting up until a few days ago. However, Tuesday morning the dog’s body started to give out and Serena knew that it was time to let her go.
The dog, whose full name is Jackie Baila Pete Williams also lived with Serena’s two other dogs, Lauralei and Chip. Williams posted multiple photos commemorating Jackie on her Instagram and posted a minute-long video on Snapchat where she introduces her fans to Jackie and calls her “the love of her life.”
Losing a pet is never easy and the tennis pro’s fans are sending her plenty of well wishes on social media in this trying time.
