Kelly Ripa was in tears as she and her husband Mark Consuelos announced the death of their beloved rescue dog. They say this is the hardest thing they've ever experienced as a couple. Their dog Chewie was 17 years old.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are mourning the loss of one of their own: their family’s dog, Chewie. The Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts announced on their talk show on Wednesday, February 5, that they had to put down their white and brown Shih Tzu due to a health emergency.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have had a rough week. The couple announced on their program "Live with Kelly and Marc" the devastating loss of a beloved family member. The pair revealed to their audience that they'd gone through a "rough 24 hours" following the death of their 17-year-old dog Chewie.