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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are "considering" adopting a dog following the death of their Shih Tzu, Chewie

Ripa said she does not think the couple will "ever" be over the loss of their beloved Chewie, but "definitely are considering a sibling" for their surviving dog, Lena

The couple chose to humanely euthanize 17-year-old Chewie in February 2025 after the dog's health began to deteriorate rapidly

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are considering adding to their family.

Earlier this year, the co-hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark , who are also a real-life couple , mourned the loss of a longtime family member: their beloved dog, Chewie. The white and brown Shih Tzu, whom Ripa first met during an adoption segment on Live , died on Feb. 4 after her health deterio

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