John Stamos mourns the loss of his dog with a sweet Instagram post

John Stamos shared an adorable photo on Wednesday mourning the loss of his dog, Linka, on Instagram.  

"She was always there, especially in the dark times," wrote Stamos in the sweet tribute to his beloved pup. "Never judging. By my side. Only loyal."

Stamos and Linka enjoyed soaking up the sun poolside together over the years. 

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My girl Linka RT @gurlucraycray Pls tell me you're a dog person - if you're a cat person then we can't b friends.

4:59 AM - 18 Nov 2013 · Manhattan, NY, United States

 
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Stamos has previously joked about the importance of maintaining Linka's privacy, "I have a dog that I love a lot but I don't talk about her publicly. She's very sensitive when it comes to press."

Stamos adopted another dog, Freida, more recently, so they'll have each other to cuddle.