Riverdale's Lili Reinhart's dog Milo is 'okay' and recovering from surgery after being attacked by a dog 10 times his size
Lili Reinhart's little dog Milo is doing well and recovering after being attacked by another dog 10 times his size on Friday.
The Riverdale star updated fans about her dogs condition through her Instagram stories on Saturday and thanked fans for the 'outpouring of love.'
'He's okay, he's home with me,' she said. 'He had surgery, he had a big wound on his head so part of his head is shaved. And he has a little puncture wound [under his jaw] that's stitched up.'
A good update: Lili Reinhart updated fans about her dogs condition, saying he is 'okay' through her Instagram stories on Saturday and thanked fans for the 'outpouring of love'
She was visually happier and calmer than her message to fans on Friday, as she cried while sharing that Milo was attacked.
Lili spoke directly to the camera, wearing a pink long sleeve tee, no makeup and with her hair in a bun, as she shared her dog was finally home and healing.
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'He's okay he's a little timid,' she said. 'He's on pain meds to help because you can tell he's quite uncomfortable with the stitches.'
The experience took a toll not only on Milo but Lili as well as she described it as 'the most terrifying' experience she has ever had.
Healing: Lili spoke directly to the camera, wearing a pink long sleeve tee, no makeup and with her hair in a bun, as she shared her dog was finally home and healing, after being attacked by a dog 10 times his size on Friday
Scary: 'He's okay he's a little timid,' she said. 'He's on pain meds to help because you can tell he's quite uncomfortable with the stitches.'
Saying: 'I can honestly say it was the most terrifying thing I have ever experienced. I keep having flashbacks of that entire situation and how traumatizing it was for him and me.'
She thanked fans who reached out after the attack and provided support.
'Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to me about Milo. It was an outpouring of love and that was so incredibly sweet and kind,' she said.
Adding: 'Truly thank you for everyone who reached out about his well being. He's doing surprisingly well and is being a little extra cuddly right now which is really sweet. But I'm watching his every move and taking good care of him.'
Worst experience: Saying: 'I can honestly say it was the most terrifying thing I have ever experienced. I keep having flashbacks of that entire situation and how traumatizing it was for him and me'
Thankful: She thanked fans who reached out after the attack and provided support. 'Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to me about Milo. It was an outpouring of love and that was so incredibly sweet and kind,' she said
Cozy healing: The actress, 23, shared a sweet photo cuddled up with Milo on the couch and said after he arrived home they 'cuddled on the couch for a while'
Moving forward Milo has a lot of healing to do and Lili hopes he can move past a fear of other dogs.
She said: 'I just hope he heals really well and is not terrified of other dogs from now on, we're probably gonna have to work on that. '
The actress, 23, shared a sweet photo cuddled up with Milo on the couch and said after he arrived home they 'cuddled on the couch for a while.'
She took some cozy time on the couch with Milo as an opportunity for another update.
Miracle: 'Im not sure what made the other dog release its grip on my little baby, but it's a miracle,' she wrote. 'And I am so thankful that he is okay and at home with me'
I though: Saying: 'I thought I was going to lose him. His little head was in the jaw of a dog 10x his size. I was screaming his name at the top of my lungs and sobbing. I felt so helpless'
New update: She took some cozy time on the couch with Milo as an opportunity for another update
While lounging in a black top with Milo laid out next to her she shared that he is 'resting, he's taking it easy.'
'He has some doggie CBD which helps him stay more chilled out right now. But he's doing really well, getting lots of love,' she said.
Over some old photos of Milo before the attack, she shared how thankful she was that he was okay and explained the fear she felt during the incident.
'Im not sure what made the other dog release its grip on my little baby, but it's a miracle,' she wrote. 'And I am so thankful that he is okay and at home with me.'
Doggie drugs: 'He has some doggie CBD which helps him stay more chilled out right now. But he's doing really well, getting lots of love,' she said
As the other dog attack Lili experienced a range of emotions.
Saying: 'I thought I was going to lose him. His little head was in the jaw of a dog 10x his size. I was screaming his name at the top of my lungs and sobbing. I felt so helpless.'
'My baby. My little shadow. I am so thankful that he is okay and I can watch over him as he heals, day by day.'
My shadow: She shared a sweet photo of Milo resting on her foot
She could barely hold back tears on Friday when she revealed that her rescue dog Milo had been 'attacked by another dog.'
The 23-year-old actress recounted the 'horrifying' events to her 22.7million Instagram followers after the injured pup had been rushed to a nearby animal hospital for surgery.
'I was taking him out today to get some exercise,' said a noticeably shaken Reinhart. 'But, um, he was attacked by another dog.'
Horrifying: Lili could barely hold back tears on Instagram Friday when she revealed that her rescue dog Milo had been 'attacked by another dog' during a walk
In order to prevent any hate being hurled in her direction, Lili clarified that she 'had a mask and gloves on' while on the stroll with Milo.
With puffy eyes and wet hair, the Riverdale star admitted that she felt 'weird' communicating the attack to her online following.
'I am not exactly sure why I am doing it, but, I guess, for all the people out there who care about my little dog Milo.'
Lili said that Milo's attack was 'pretty bad' and that he had received a 'pretty deep wound on his neck' from the other dog involved.
Rescue dog: Lili adopted her rescue pup Milo back in February; Lili and Milo pictured on February 23
'I had to rush him to the animal hospital and he is there now getting surgery.'
Continuously wiping back tears, Reinhart described the ordeal as a 'very horrifying experience' for herself and Milo.
'I will keep you guys updated on how he is doing. But keep him in your thoughts, please,' urged the distraught actress before signing off.
Reinhart adopted Milo back in February and introduced him to the world via Instagram.
Quarantine partner: Reinhart has been in quarantine with Milo amid the coronavirus pandemic, even sharing a 'quarantine family portrait' as early as March 29
'This is my new baby,' wrote Lili at the time. 'He has quickly become a great love of mine. Meet Milo ❤️ my rescue sweetheart from @fureverfreed.'
In conjunction with her caption, the blonde beauty shared a candid snapshot of herself and Milo enjoying a sit in the grass.
Days later, Reinhart returned to the platform to share a picture of herself and her 'very own tiny son' Milo engaging in a picturesque cuddle, while sitting in a cafe.
Reinhart has been in quarantine with Milo amid the coronavirus pandemic, even sharing a 'quarantine family portrait' back on March 29.
Adoption day: 'This is my new baby,' wrote Lili on February 19. 'He has quickly become a great love of mine. Meet Milo ❤️ my rescue sweetheart from @fureverfreed'
