“The vet told us that dogs often hang on until their person comes home from college,” Garner said, referring to her oldest daughter, Violet Anne Affleck, 18. “And we believe Birdie did just that, so that we could pet her soft ears together and thank her for being the world’s best dog.”

Jennifer Garner and her family said goodbye to a very good girl last Thursday. The actress announced via Instagram on Wednesday, November 27, that her dog Birdie died after living “a happy dog life.” “It is hard to know how to write this— it seems nuts,

Jennifer Garner has now posted a sad message to her fans on Instagram. The actress is mourning the loss of her beloved golden retriever "Birdie".

Jennifer Garner shared on Nov. 27 that her dog Birdie died, saying that she and kids Violet, Seraphina and Samuel—who she shares with ex Ben Affleck—were all able to say goodbye.

Beloved actress and sweet dog mom Jennifer Garner shared some sad news on Instagram, and her whole community is showering her with support. Her beloved Golden Retriever, Birdie, whom many people on social media fell in love with,