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How Miley Cyrus' Dog Died: Singer's Mom Reveals Other Pup Killed Lila

Miley Cyrus dog Lila died after being attacked by ZiggyChristopher Polk, Getty Images

Miley Cyrus was clearly upset when she told fans that one of her beloved dogs, Lila, died recently (Dec. 11). While Mi didn't give a reason for the pup's death, her mother, Tish Cyrus, explained what happened in a new blog post on her website.

Tish wrote, "As for Miley, it's been a really tough week. As you all know her beloved baby girl Lila passed away. Everyone has been so precious and so supportive of her and I love you all so much for that. Miley loved Lila more than anyone can imagine. I know some people were saying its JUST a dog, but to Miley she was so much more."

Tish continued, "In Miley's life, as you can imagine, its hard to let many people into your tight circle of family and friends. Anytime, that Miley is sad or having a hard day, Lila was her angel. The one that always loved her unconditionally no matter what was going on in her life at that time. She would always just curl up in bed with Lila for a few hours and then everything would always feel better! She always made me feel better. I gave her nickname Lila Sue Pumpernickel! lol I have no idea where that come from, but it stuck!"

Tish went on, "The way that Lila was taken from her was beyond terrible. Sometimes things happen that we just cant understand. Miley still isn't ready to talk about it, but I thought you guys should know what happened. For some unknown reason, Ziggy.. grabbed Lila. Not really sure if she was playing or what? She grabbed her in just the wrong spot and Lila didn't survive.."

Tish explained that Mi is still shaken up over the ordeal.

"Please understand that Miley isn't ready to talk about this and we dont think Ziggy is a mean dog..," Tish writers. "We took Ziggy to SPOT dog rescue and they found her a new home with no other pets or children just in case it wasn't a fluke. So not only did Miley lose Lila, she feels she lost Ziggy as well."

Last night, Miley did seem in better spirits, After she performed at VHI's Divas Concert, she tweeted, "feeling connected to my baby girl Lila after tonight. i know she's up in doggy heaven proud of her mommy for staying strong."

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Kate

Ok everyone, yes, we had a terrible sad ordeal recently in Connecticut, however that doesn't undermine the loss of a beloved pet. Have some sensitivity as I too, love my pets like family and live does indeed go on and so does loss and pain; part of life I guess.

January 10 2013 at 7:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tpgbart

Hah hah ha!!!! buy another one .. you canafford it

December 18 2012 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Kate

You can't buy love and unconditional loyalty of a pet....

January 10 2013 at 7:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ffishb

Big freaking deal! How can the little TRAMP pretend to be all broken up over this crap? She never sees the dogs, she's never home with them, and unless she uses them for a little cooch lick when the local guys are all sober, she really has no use for them

December 18 2012 at 10:50 AM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
Door Mat

Maybe Miley's mother should 'shut-the-h_ll-up'.
Anyone who "gives-out" this type of infornation online is despereate for attention!
No wonder Miley has turned-out like she has.
I would have told my Mother to shut-up, "learn respect" for others and stay offline and "get-a-life' offline!

December 18 2012 at 4:55 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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Kate

This is a sad event - she doesn't have to "shut...." or whatever language you are using, they maybe "attention seekers" I guess all celebrities fall into this category, however, this is an unfortunate situation.

January 10 2013 at 7:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tracey

Only stupid people expect female dogs to get along with each other. Especially when they are purchased from puppy mills.

December 18 2012 at 12:07 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Diane

Each tragedy is unique. It was horrible what happened Friday, but as someone who treasures her dog, I understand that grief as well. I'm so sorry Miley, remember the Rainbow Bridge.

December 17 2012 at 8:15 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Kate

The Rainbow Bridge is beautiful and I agree every tragedy is unique.

January 10 2013 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kiwi5991

I'm sorry, but 27 people were just brutally murdered in connecticut, 20 of them children under 10. do you really think miley cyrus's dog should be your "tragic" story today?

December 17 2012 at 7:43 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
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Shavonne Unltd.

So sad to read, I was being given a standard poodle as a Christmas gift, When the owner arrived home, one of the parents killed all the pups. I still want my standard poodle. My large border Collied died after 15 years of life by the 2min heat stroke two years ago, and I miss him so much. He was my best friend.

December 17 2012 at 6:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dolly

Doesn't it just figure. These movie stars get all these dogs and then don't know the first thing about taking care of them. I've been in animal work for years, there are many rules to follow when having pets. When you bring a new dog and especially a pup into the family, you have to keep an eye on them at all times. When you're not home, the pup or new dog must be caged to keep them from harm. Sometimes, it's best not to bring another pet into the home because the first pet will not take to it.

December 17 2012 at 5:54 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Kate

As tragic as it is I do wonder about how used to each other they were or whatever, I have heard they (Miley and her fiancee) had many pets...assumed they knew how to monitor or hired people for this. Very sad.

January 10 2013 at 7:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
floydsrq

A truly tragic week for Miley.
By the way.................anyone hear about what happened in Connecticut this week?

December 17 2012 at 5:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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JOYMJB

Yes,,,,,we all know. Now did you use what happened in CT as an after thought???

December 23 2012 at 8:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kate

Stop the guilt trip. WE ALL FEEL AWFUL about what happened in Connecticut, however, it does not effect my love for my cat (who almost died from kidney failure last week) nor other aspects of my life and family. For many of us our pets are family and this was a sad story, Miley aside.

January 10 2013 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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