Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos first met and fell in love with their beloved rescue dog, Chewie, on their long-running ABC talk show — and now, the couple are mourning his death with viewers. On Wednesday, February 5, a teary Ripa shared that a vet had come to her family's New York City home to put the 17-year-old Shih Tzu to sleep.

Kelly Ripa was hysterical with her husband Mark Consuelos on their talk show as they revealed their 17-year-old dog died.

Kelly Ripa is grieving out loud. The daytime host appeared visibly distraught with husband Mark Consuelos at the start of Wednesday’s “Live,” as they announced a devastating loss. The couple’s beloved dog,