Sam Wood has opened up on the loss of his beloved pet, chocolate labrador Hendrix.
The former The Bachelor star shared the news of Hendrix's death on social media.
"Oh Hendo 💔. For over a third of my life I've woken up to our walks and this morning you were not there," Wood wrote.
"You were my family before I had one. You were our family as we became one.
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Sam Wood has shared a personal tragedy, the loss of his beloved pet, chocolate labrador Hendrix. (Instagram/Sam Wood)"The patience and love that you showed to our girls and the friendship you gave me was unwavering and unsurpassed.
"So many tears and we will miss you every day beautiful brown Hendrix."
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Along with the post Wood shared several photos of his family with Hendo over the years.
Wood received hundreds of messages of support from his 263,000 followers and celebrity friends.
Aussie actress and radio host Christie Hayes commented: "Oh Sam, so so sorry to you and your family. Losing a dog is a true grief. 💔💔💔 love to you and your beautiful girls, what an amazing life Hendo lived xx"
Along with the post Wood shared several photos of his family with Hendo over the years. (Instagram/Sam Wood)Fellow The Bachelor star Tim Robards simply left three broken hearts.
Just a month ago, Wood had spoken about Hendo's health in a post showing the beloved pet being washed by Wood's daughters.
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"Really not sure how much longer this beautiful boy Hendrix will be with us," he said.
"14 years old and such a patient old boy but really starting to struggle."
"Enjoying his warm shower and shampoo with the girls and Snez and I savouring every moment."
Hendo joined the Wood family in 2012, just three years before Wood met wife Snezana Wood with whom he shares four daughters, including stepdaughter Eve.
The couple met on Season 3 of The Bachelor.
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Wood, who runs health and fitness program 28 by Sam Wood, had previously spoken about pet health on the program's Facebook page.
"Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my dog, Hendrix. Walking Hendrix is one the best parts of my day and makes sure that he doesn't join the 41 percent of Aussie dogs that are estimated to be overweight or obese," he said.
"Every breed and size of dog will have different exercise and nutritional requirements so make sure you talk to your local vet or pet shop about the best way to look after your pooch. Head to the blog now for some of the health benefits of getting active with your pup."
Wood has spoken of his love of Hendo and their daily walks. (Getty)He has also spoken about how dogs can help motivate Aussies to increase their exercise.
In a blog post published in 2022, Wood said: "Many of you know my beautiful chocolate lab, Hendrix.
"He's been in my life for the last 10 years and really is man's best friend. He's been there for all the ups and the downs, there really is nothing quite like the bond between us."
RIP Hendo.
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