'We love you': Home And Away star Kate Ritchie shares sweet tribute to her family dog Maccy Moo and posts picture of her and husband Stuart Webb cuddling the pooch

By Kristy Johnson and Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia

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Kate Ritchie has shared a sweet tribute for her beloved dog Maccy Moo.

The former Home And Away star took to Instagram on Saturday, posting a precious photo of herself cradling the pooch.

A day later, the 39-year-old shared another image, this time including husband Stuart Webb, and wrote in the picture's caption: 'We love you'.

'We love you': Kate recently took to Instagram to share a sweet photo tribute of her beloved dog Maccy Moo. Pictured: Kate hugging Maccy

'We love you': Former Home And Away star Kate Ritchie, 39, paid tribute to her dog Maccy Moo (both pictured) on Instagram

The first image shared to Instagram on Saturday, shows Kate in a sweater and overalls while embracing Maccy Moo.

The radio presenter rests her head on the pooch. 

Sharing a sweet sentiment, Kate wrote in the picture's caption: 'Hugs with our old boy in the garden'.

A following image posted later, shows Kate and her NRL star husband Stuart Webb, 37, in casual wear, nestling in close to Maccy.

Precious: Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Kate shared a picture of herself, the dog and her NRL star husband Stuart Webb, nestling in close with their beloved pooch

Precious: Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Kate shared a picture of herself, the dog and her NRL star husband Stuart Webb, nestling in close with their beloved pooch

'We love you Maccy Moo,' the brunette shares with her fans. 

It's unknown at this stage as to whether her dog has passed away, is ill, or is simply a sweet tribute.  Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Kate's representatives for comment.

Kate's post comes shortly after Today Extra host Sonia Kruger revealed that her beloved dog Fergie died over the weekend.

The 52-year-old TV presenter paid tribute to her pet during a segment on the program on Monday.

Sonia fought back tears and was comforted by her co-host David Campbell as a montage of Fergie's best moments played on screen.

'Everybody loved her': Sonia Kruger broke down in tears while paying tribute to her beloved dog Fergie, who died over the weekend, on Monday. Pictured on Today Extra with co-host David Campbell

'Everybody loved her': Sonia Kruger broke down in tears while paying tribute to her beloved dog Fergie, who died over the weekend, on Monday. Pictured on Today Extra with co-host David Campbell

'Fergie was nearly 16 and she's been part of my life since she was six weeks old,' said Sonia, introducing the segment.

'I was inundated with messages [of support] from people and so many of you shared your experiences that I thought I would show you some of the good times I had with Fergs.'

Then, a highlight reel of Fergie through the years was aired while Bill Withers' song  Lovely Day played in the background.

'Farewell, Fergie': Sonia, 52, fought back tears and was comforted by her co-host David Campbell as a montage of Fergie's best moments played on screen

'Farewell, Fergie': Sonia, 52, fought back tears and was comforted by her co-host David Campbell as a montage of Fergie's best moments played on screen

Following the tribute, David hugged his tearful co-anchor and said: 'We'll miss ya, Ferg. The crew loved you too.'

'Yeah, everybody did,' Sonia cried.

Sonia took to Instagram over the weekend to share the sad news that Fergie had died aged 15.

Emotional moment: Following the tribute, David hugged his tearful co-anchor and said, 'We'll miss ya, Ferg. The crew loved you too.' Sonia replied, 'Yeah, everybody did'
Emotional moment: Following the tribute, David hugged his tearful co-anchor and said, 'We'll miss ya, Ferg. The crew loved you too.' Sonia replied, 'Yeah, everybody did'

Emotional moment: Following the tribute, David (left) hugged his tearful co-anchor and said, 'We'll miss ya, Ferg. The crew loved you too.' Sonia replied, 'Yeah, everybody did'

Posting a photo of her dog, she wrote in the caption: 'Goodbye my darling Fergie... I will never forget you. 2003 - 2018'.

She also quoted a Rudyard Kipling poem about grieving a pet.

'When the body that lived at your single will / With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still). When the spirit that answered your every mood / Is gone - wherever it goes - for good / You will discover how much you care / And will give your heart to a dog to tear,' read the quote.

Dearly departed: Sonia took to Instagram over the weekend to share the sad news that Fergie had died aged 15

Dearly departed: Sonia took to Instagram over the weekend to share the sad news that Fergie had died aged 15

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