After 14 loving Years, Christopher Meloni says goodbye to his beloved rescue Dog, Scotty! – petcutes
So very sorry for his [lo.ss], it’s so very [he.art.bre.aking], treasure all the memories you both had together..most of all your love for one another. 💞
Actor Christopher Meloni is mourning the [lo.ss] of his cherished dog, Scotty, who [pa.ss.ed aw.ay] at the age of 14. Known for his powerful roles on screen, Meloni showed a deeply personal side in a heartfelt [Instagram] post honoring the rescue pup that became a beloved member of his family.
Meloni wrote, recalling the day he, his wife Doris Sherman Williams, and their two children, Sophia and Dante, brought Scotty into their home. He began as a rescue pup from Kentucky, The kids named him Scotty, I wanted to name him Biscotti…the kids won.
Scotty was more than just a pet—he was family. Meloni shared that over the years, the border terrier had developed a personality all his own… In Scotty’s final months, Meloni found himself calling him simply “Puppy,” a nostalgic term filled with love and the hope of holding onto joyful memories just a little longer.
The actor revealed that Scotty had been [di.agn.osed] with [ca.nc.er] and given just one month to live—but in true fighter fashion.
Scotty gave them three. “He was a giver,” Meloni wrote. “Fourteen years was a good run, and in the words of Jon Stewart, ‘In a world of good boys, Scotty was the best.’”
Accompanying the tribute were touching family photos: Scotty trailing behind Sophia and Dante on a walk, sharing selfies with Meloni, and rolling happily on the floor—each frame capturing a chapter in the life of a dog who had brought immeasurable joy.
Longtime friend and Law & Order: SVU costar Mariska Hargitay shared her condolences in the comments: “Sending you love my friend. Rest in peace sweet Scotty ✨.”
Meloni described Scotty as independent, affectionate on his own terms, and grateful for even the simplest things like walks and mealtimes. That’s when you’re best friends.
Scotty may be gone, but he leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and the quiet comfort that only a rescue dog can give.
There is no easy way to [lo.se] a pet we love. Just know you have her a loving home and her home now will be in your heart❤❤❤
They never leave your heart.❤️🙏🙏
