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    Christina Aguilera Had To Put Down Her 17-Year-Old Dog And Now I Miss My Dog

    Xtina is crying, I'm crying, it's all kind of a mess over here. RIP Stinky.

    Stinky Aguilera, aged 17 years, passed away Friday evening with his devoted mother, Christina Aguilera, sitting vigil.

    The pop diva posted the news on Instagram and Twitter, writing:

    "I had to finally make the hard decision to put my beloved Stinky 🦊🐾🖤💔 down last night after an amazing 17 years together! You were my roadie through the tours...breakups...life’s many ups and downs...my 1st baby before I had any babies...The one and only forever 👑☝🏼🙌🏼 RIP, Stinky...

    Run free and with no more misery 💫🙏🏼🙏🏼"

    Fans were immediately supportive.

    omg so sad. longtime stans know she's had her pups Stinky (and Chewy) since almost the beginning of it all. he def… https://t.co/HPL9u2NyJW

    They've watched Stinky and Christina grow up together.

    This is so sad i remember seeing stinky in the MTV diaries 😢 https://t.co/vNkonU7kbc

    They've been through it themselves.

    Awww...Im so sorry for your loss Christina. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. They are family. So hard. Thinking… https://t.co/r0O08yjHRK

    And they celebrated his legacy.

    What an amazing life you had as @Xtina's companion! Rest In Peace, Stinky 🦊🐾🖤 https://t.co/1r8DZ6X73q

    So sorry for your loss Christina. Love to you and the rest of your family.