Country music singer Miranda Lambert posted to social media a heartbreaking post Thursday, which was met with quite a response from fans.

Lambert’s dog recently died and the singer posted a video to “X,” the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“In the last six weeks, two of the best and most loyal friends I have ever had have left this earth,” she posted. “First, Delta Dawn. She was one of those dogs that you only get once in a lifetime. I found her at Sonic in Oklahoma in the spring of 2009. She was homeless and hungry but still full of personality. She crossed over that rainbow bridge and left this earth on April 22, 2024. And it happened to be earth Day.”

The performer also advocated for taking in rescue animals.

“I want y’all to know that I’m an advocate for rescue because I live it out and everyday I am blessed with the joy of having these animals in my life,” she posted. “And then some days, like today, I’m so heartbroken to have lost them. To love this big you have to hurt just as big. They are worth it.

“Shelters all over the country are suffering from over crowdedness so this is my heart song to you,” she added. “Consider a rescue or fostering or volunteering. You never know what blessing is waiting there for you.”

Check out the reaction on social media.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.