“Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy’s beloved rescue dog, Redmond, has passed away. The actor shared the heartbreaking news with his Instagram followers on January 26. The post featured a picture of him cuddling his furry friend on the couch. 

“Last week I lost my best friend. Heartbroken but grateful for every minute of the last ten years that I got to spend with him. I love you, my sweet boy. [red heart emoji],” read the caption of the post. 

Quite a few of Levy’s famous friends shared their condolences in the post’s comments section. 

“I’m so so sorry,” commented “American Horror Story” star Sarah Paulson. 

“I'm so sorry for your loss [broken heart emoji],” added Reese Witherspoon. 

“Sorry Dan. Losing a pups is so hard [broken heart emoji],” wrote celebrity stylist Brad Goreski. 

“Sending [two red heart emoji],” stated “Bridgerton” actress Phoebe Dynevor. 

“Oh buddy I’m so sorry. Loved Red. [three red heart emojis],” shared “Being Human” actor Sam Huntington.

Levy’s “Schitt’s Creek” co-star Emily Hampshire also left a string of heart, fox, and sparkle emoji in the comments section. 

Levy adopted the dachshund-corgi mix in 2012. While speaking to the Huffington Post in November 2019, the Emmy-Award-winning writer spoke about his canine companion. 

“Would we call him a life partner? I don’t know. Best friend, confidant,” stated the 39-year-old. 

Since adopting Redmond 10 years ago, the “Happiest Season” star has been a vocal animal rescue advocate. In an impassioned Instagram post uploaded on Clear the Shelters Day in 2019, Levy discussed Redmond’s adoption and urged his fans to also give a dog in need a second chance at life. 

“I adopted Redmond when he was four years old. He had been mistreated and abandoned at an adoption fair in Los Angeles. Finding him was the greatest thing that ever happened to me. If you are looking for a pet, first make sure you’ve thought it through and that you have the means to care for them properly, THEN please please please consider adopting. There are so many animals just waiting for a better life. #cleartheshelters,” wrote Levy in the caption of the post. 

Our hearts go out to Levy! Rest in peace Redmond, you very good boy. 

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