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Actress Mourns Beloved Samoyed Companion of 11.5 Years
8 Nov
Summary
- Actress lost her first dog Casper, a Samoyed, after 11.5 years together
- Casper was "the most special, funny, empathetic, loving" dog who loved kids and mischief
- Actress hopes to see Casper again one day at the "rainbow bridge"
On November 7, 2025, actress Sarah Hyland paid a heartfelt tribute to her Samoyed dog Casper, who she had lost just two weeks prior. Hyland described the past two weeks as the "most heartbreaking" of her life, as Casper was the first dog she had ever gotten on her own.
Hyland shared that she and Casper had spent 11.5 wonderful years together, during which time he had become her "first baby and best friend." She fondly recalled Casper's many endearing qualities, including his empathy, independence, and love for kids, mischief, and Christmas pajamas. Hyland expressed hope that Casper is now "happy and cozy" at the "rainbow bridge," and that she will one day be able to see him again and let him know how much he meant to her.
The actress also received condolences from her boyfriend, Luke Benward, who described Casper as a "funny, stubborn, sweet" dog who loved Hyland more than anything. Benward shared that he had been able to help raise Casper for 6 years and that the dog had never met a person he didn't love.
