Perrie Edwards' beloved dog Hatchi has sadly died

He's been by her side for the last 14 years, travelling the world with her during her Little Mix days and being there as her family extended with her husband Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but now Perrie Edwards has announced the heartbreaking news that her beloved dog Hatchi has sadly passed away.

Sharing an emotional statement to her Instagram page alongside a number of photos of Hatchi over the last decade, Pez wrote: 'My Hatchi 🤍

'14 years with you, and somehow it still could never have been enough.

'You weren’t just my dog. You were my fur baby, my little shadow, my companion and one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given. You were there beside me through every chapter and every milestone of my life. Through the happiest moments and the hardest ones. You licked away my tears when I cried, made me laugh when I needed it most, and every morning you would look at me with that little smile that made me feel like I was your whole world.

'And you were such a huge part of mine.

'We lived so much life together. You came on tour with Little Mix, travelled the world with me, came on our holidays to Portugal, sat in the best restaurants eating steak like the little prince you were 😂🤍. Wherever life took me, you were part of it.

'I hope you knew how loved you were, Hatchi. I hope you knew that everything I ever did for you was because I wanted to give you the happiest, fullest, most beautiful life I possibly could. You gave me 14 years of unconditional love, loyalty and memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

'My heart is completely broken knowing I won’t see your little face in the morning, hear your footsteps, cuddle you or have you following me around anymore. The house and my heart already feel emptier without you.

'Thank you for growing up with me. Thank you for being there for every version of me. Thank you for licking my tears, for making me smile, for loving me so completely and for being my best little friend for 14 years.

'I would choose you in every lifetime.

'Sleep peacefully my beautiful boy. I hope wherever you are, there’s endless steak waiting for you. 🤍

'I will love you and miss you forever, Hatchi. My first baby, my fur baby, my little companion. A piece of my heart went with you. 🕊️🤍'. (sic)

Fans and friends of the 'Forget About Us' singer were quick to send their condolences.

Her bestie Ellie Hemmings wrote: 'Lil Hatchi💔Heart is breaking 🤍', with a fan then adding: 'I’m so sorry Perrie. The loss of a pet is truly earth shattering. Sending you so much love. You gave him the most amazing life'. (sic)

Another wrote: 'Oh Perrie this breaks our hearts 💔 fly high little Hatchi 🪽', with Chris Hughes adding: 'ahhhh man so sad, rest up Hatchi 😞'.

Hatchi is a tan Pomeranian and was adopted by Perrie and her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik back in 2012, with Perrie keeping full custody after the pair parted ways.

Perrie is also a dog mum to Travis the French Bulldog, and Polo, a Golden Retriever.

Our thoughts are with Perrie and her family at this sad time. 🐾