Jennifer Garner shared the sad news on Wednesday that her beloved dog -- and sometimes Pretend Cooking Show co-star -- Birdie had died.

Garner thanked Birdie "for being the world’s best dog"Jennifer Garner is saying goodbye to her dog Birdie. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Deadpool & Wolverine actress, 52, announced the death of her beloved golden retriever,

The actor suggested that Birdie, her furry friend, was able to "hang on" until Garner's daughter returned home from college.

Jennifer Garner shared the heartbreaking news that the beloved family pet, Birdie, had passed away just before Thanksgiving.

Jennifer Garner lovingly described Birdie as a dog who 'loved to be read to and always found her way into a Pretend Cooking Show'

She lived a happy dog life and is now in the role she was born to play: angel girl,” the actress wrote in a heartfelt Instagram tribute.

Jennifer Garner is heartbroken following the loss of her beloved dog, Birdie, a nine-year-old golden retriever that became a part of her life after her divorce from Ben Affleck. The 52-year-old actress recently took to Instagram to share the emotional news.

Jennifer Garner has made an emotional announcement on social media ahead of Thanksgiving. The 13 Going on 30 actor, 52, announced the death of her dog, a golden retriever named Birdie, who she welcomed into her life just after her break up from Ben Affleck in 2015.

Longtime actress Jennifer Garner celebrated Thanksgiving with a heavy heart this year. Earlier this week, she had to say goodbye to her beloved dog, Birdie. Garner shared this heartbreaking news with a lengthy message on Instagram.