Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart sobs as she shares how her pet Milo was ‘attacked by another dog’ and is now in animal hospital
Lili Reinhart could barely hold back tears on Friday when she revealed that her rescue dog Milo had been ‘attacked by another dog.’
The 23-year-old actress recounted the ‘horrifying’ events to her 22.7million Instagram followers after the injured pup had been rushed to a nearby animal hospital for surgery.
‘I was taking him out today to get some exercise,’ said a noticeably shaken Reinhart. ‘But, um, he was attacked by another dog.’
Horrifying: Lili Reinhart could barely hold back tears on Instagram Friday when she revealed that her rescue dog Milo had been ‘attacked by another dog’ during a walk
In order to prevent any hate being hurled in her direction, Lili clarified that she ‘had a mask and gloves on’ while on the stroll with Milo.
With puffy eyes and wet hair, the Riverdale star admitted that she felt ‘weird’ communicating the attack to her online following.
‘I am not exactly sure why I am doing it, but, I guess, for all the people out there who care about my little dog Milo.’
Lili said that Milo’s attack was ‘pretty bad’ and that he had received a ‘pretty deep wound on his neck’ from the other dog involved.
Rescue dog: Lili adopted her rescue pup Milo back in February; Lili and Milo pictured on February 23
Surgery: The 23-year-old actress recounted the ‘horrifying’ events to her 22.7million Instagram followers after the injured pup had been rushed to a nearby animal hospital for surgery
‘I had to rush him to the animal hospital and he is there now getting surgery.’
Continuously wiping back tears, Reinhart described the ordeal as a ‘very horrifying experience’ for herself and Milo.
‘I will keep you guys updated on how he is doing. But keep him in your thoughts, please,’ urged the distraught actress before signing off.
Reinhart adopted Milo back in February and introduced him to the world via Instagram.
Thoughts and prayers: ‘I will keep you guys updated on how he is doing. But keep him in your thoughts, please,’ urged the distraught actress before signing off
Quarantine partner: Reinhart has been in quarantine with Milo amid the coronavirus pandemic, even sharing a ‘quarantine family portrait’ as early as March 29
‘This is my new baby,’ wrote Lili at the time. ‘He has quickly become a great love of mine. Meet Milo ❤️ my rescue sweetheart from @fureverfreed.’
In conjunction with her caption, the blonde beauty shared a candid snapshot of herself and Milo enjoying a sit in the grass.
Days later, Reinhart returned to the platform to share a picture of herself and her ‘very own tiny son’ Milo engaging in a picturesque cuddle, while sitting in a cafe.
Reinhart has been in quarantine with Milo amid the coronavirus pandemic, even sharing a ‘quarantine family portrait’ back on March 29.
Adoption day: ‘This is my new baby,’ wrote Lili on February 19. ‘He has quickly become a great love of mine. Meet Milo ❤️ my rescue sweetheart from @fureverfreed’