Gibson

Most Missed Celebrity Pet or Celebripup of 2009?
Celebrity Pets

Most Missed Celebrity Pet or Celebripup of 2009?

As an animal lover, I understand that pets are important fixtures in people's lives and feel a connection with those furry faces I can recognize on sight.
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As an animal lover, I understand that pets are important fixtures in people's lives and feel a connection with those furry faces I can recognize on sight. Some pups are known for their famous owners, while others are famous in their own right. From the pup that cheekily said "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" to past presidents and celebrities' furry friends like Socks and Loki, tell me which late pet do you miss most in 2009?

And don't stop voting there — check the rest of my best of 2009 polls!
Source: Getty, Source: Guinness World Records, Source: The Daily Wag, and Source: Karen Tracy of Pazazz Chows

RIP, Gibson: World's Tallest Dog Loses His Cancer Battle
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RIP, Gibson: World's Tallest Dog Loses His Cancer Battle

Gibson (the Guinness Record holder for the world's tallest dog) was diagnosed with bone cancer back in April and, sadly, he recently lost his battle with the disease.
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Gibson (the Guinness Record holder for the world's tallest dog) was diagnosed with bone cancer back in April and, sadly, he recently lost his battle with the disease. The beautiful Harlequin was undergoing chemotherapy and, when he needed to have his front right paw amputated, his owner started Three Paws For the Cause to raise awareness about canine cancer.

Gibson's vet, Dr. Peter Walsh said:

Last week Gibson began having trouble using his back legs. X-rays showed that the cancer had spread to his spine and his lungs. Ms. Hall made the very difficult decision based on her concern and love for Gibson to have him humanely euthanized. Gibson died peacefully in the loving arms of Ms. Hall.

See a classic video of Gibson showing off his tallness and generally being cute when you read more