Luke Bryan and wife Caroline are mourning the loss of their 18-year-old rescue dog Poochie, who died shortly after the family adopted him.
"'If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest lives, dogs would outlive us all.' ♥️ My heart is sad but full to post this.. our sweet Prince Poochie has passed away," Caroline, 39, posted Wednesday on Instagram.
"He lived 18 years and was loved by so many people. My kids especially loved to hear him snore when he slept! Thank you @proverbs1210animalrescue for giving our family the opportunity to love this sweet dog," she continued.
Earlier this month, it was revealed the Bryan family had rescued the senior pup from the Nashville-area Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Following news of Poochie's passing, the organization honored the late canine with a sweet tribute.
"While we would have loved for Poochie to have lived another 18 years, we are grateful for the time we gave him with our foster, Lacey Marie and with his adoptive family, the Bryans.
Poochie enjoyed his time with the Bryan family. He even felt well enough to stroll in their pastures and be a dog again. He sadly passed away a few days ago, but he was loved and passed in his sleep on a big comfy bed. He is now buried on the Bryan farm amid other beloved pets," the group shared to its Facebook page.