MANILA  — “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda is mourning the loss of her pet dog, Chip In.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, the Kapamilya host shared her heartbreaking message for her dog whom she called her “first fur baby”.

“My Dearest Chip In,

You have been with me for more than 6 years. You were my first fur baby. You were my source of joy when I was so down. You made me look forward to coming home from a very exhausting day. You stayed beside me when I was lonely. You listened to me when I was upset. You kissed me when I was crying. When u were sick I asked you to fight because I was not ready to lose you. I was too weak. It would break me. And you made sure to survive. We were so happy. I knew you fought hard enough to stay with me. But today I guess it’s really time to say goodbye and let you run and play in heaven. I’m so sad. Been crying since morning. I didn’t know that losing a fur baby would hurt this much. I realized you were not just a dog. You were my baby. My family. My true friend. You gave me so much love. And I loved you with all my heart. I thank God for you.

Mommy Vice,” the host said in her post.

In one episode of “It’s Showtime” the Kapamilya host described how she was accompanied by her beloved pet dog during the highs and low moments of her life.

“Tuwang tuwa ako sa aso ko na si Chip In,” Kapamilya host said. “Wala parang nakakaramdam ako ng totoong pagmamahal sa kanya, ‘di ba? Sa mga panahon na nararamdaman mo ‘yung iba mga tao iniiwan ka, (siya) nanatiling nag-aantay sa’yo sa pintuan sa muli mong pagdating.”