Actor Christopher Meloni is mourning the loss of his cherished dog, Scotty, who passed away at the age of 14. Known for his powerful roles on screen, Meloni showed a deeply personal side in a heartfelt Instagram post honoring the rescue pup that became a beloved member of his family.

“He began as a rescue pup from Kentucky,” Meloni wrote, recalling the day he, his wife Doris Sherman Williams, and their two children, Sophia and Dante, brought Scotty into their home. “The kids named him Scotty, I wanted to name him Biscotti…the kids won.”

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Scotty was more than just a pet—he was family. Meloni shared that over the years, the border terrier had developed a personality all his own, earning affectionate nicknames like “

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