Miley Cyrus recently mourned the loss of her beloved dog Mary Jane.
But the Grammy nominee has recently welcomed a new love into her life, as she expands her furry family.
She shed happy tears Sunday, as she introduced her new pit bull rescue Angel to her 124million Instagram followers, one month after bidding a devastating farewell to Mary Jane.
Puppy love: Miley Cyrus shed happy tears Sunday, as she introduced her new pit bull rescue Angel to her 124million Instagram followers
Tragic loss: It came one month after she bid a devastating farewell to her beloved dog Mary Jane
The 28-year-old wrote: ‘Almost two months ago my best friend a rescued pit mix Mary Jane left this world. I knew she wasn’t gone for good.
‘She had out lived the body she was in but she never said goodbye ….. with her eyes she whispered “See you soon Bestie”. Mary Jane defined loyalty and would never break a promise.’
She added: ‘I feel her here with me blessing this new member to my family who’s name is “Angel” because she was delivered to me by one… My Mary.
‘It breaks my heart to know Angel was sleeping on concrete in a shelter for 3 months before finally making it home.’
Guardian angel: The 28-year-old wrote: ‘Mary Jane defined loyalty and would never break a promise. I feel her here with me blessing this new member to my family who’s name is “Angel” because she was delivered to me by one… My Mary’
Fitting right in: Miley continued to gush over Angel, who seemed to be fitting in quite nicely with the rest of her canine brood: ‘I am head over heels in love. Not sure I will ever sleep again because I can’t take my eyes off of her! Her halo shines for all to see and I can’t wait to show her off!’
Happy tears: She added: ‘It’s pretty cool having an Angel on a leash! She is illuminated by the aura of the late and great Mary Jane. Long live love. It never dies. * ALL THE TEARS YOU SEE IN THIS SLIDE ARE HAPPY ONES *’
Life imitating art: Miley included lyrics from her and John Travolta’s song I Thought I Lost You from their 2008 Disney animated movie Bolt, in which she voiced a girl who loses and eventually reunites with her dog
Miley included lyrics from her and John Travolta’s song I Thought I Lost You from their 2008 Disney animated movie Bolt, in which she voiced a girl who loses and eventually reunites with her dog.
She continued to gush over Angel, who seemed to be fitting in quite nicely with the rest of her canine brood.
The Wrecking Ball artist wrote: ‘I am head over heels in love. Not sure I will ever sleep again because I can’t take my eyes off of her! Her halo shines for all to see and I can’t wait to show her off!
‘It’s pretty cool having an Angel on a leash! She is illuminated by the aura of the late and great Mary Jane. Long live love. It never dies. * ALL THE TEARS YOU SEE IN THIS SLIDE ARE HAPPY ONES *’
Live lullaby: Miley’s dad Billy Ray Cyrus, 59, serenaded his daughter and his grand-dog via Zoom in one clip, which was unfortunately posted without audio
Grandma Tish: Angel also took a liking to Miley’s mom Tish, 53, who stopped by to visit
Pit bull pals: Miley thanked Lisa Chiarelli of the dog rescue Frankie, Lola and Friends, ‘for her dedication in fighting for the lives of pit bulls & finding me my perfect fit’
She also thanked Lisa Chiarelli of the dog rescue Frankie, Lola and Friends, ‘for her dedication in fighting for the lives of pit bulls & finding me my perfect fit.’
Lisa wrote on Instagram: ‘It’s never about first come, first serve. It’s about the right fit for the dog and the right fit for the human. Angel and her mama @mileycyrus and her two doggie siblings are the perfect fit.’
It comes after Miley revealed last month that Mary Jane died from cancer, almost nine years after she adopted the dog in 2012.
She wrote on her Instagram Story: ‘I thanked her repeatedly as she took her last breath for who and what she has been to me.
‘It was something more than a friend or family member. Something so different. You can’t define it. Our connection was purely DIVINE. An incomparable love.’
Incomparable love: It comes after Miley revealed last month that Mary Jane died from cancer: ‘It was something more than a friend or family member. Something so different. You can’t define it. Our connection was purely DIVINE. An incomparable love’
In loving memory: The Hannah Montana star also took to Instagram at the time with a previously unreleased track entitled Mary Jane 5EVR, a heartbreaking ballad inspired by her pal
The Hannah Montana star also took to Instagram at the time with a previously unreleased track entitled Mary Jane 5EVR, a heartbreaking ballad inspired by her pal.
She wrote: ‘I wrote this song in Malibu years ago on a piano in a house that no longer exists. About my dog Mary Jane who is also gone now. A lot has changed over time. Mostly me.
‘Music is my medicine. This song revolves around loss & heartache. Which I am currently experiencing after Mary Jane’s passing.’
Miley added: ‘MJ was a true queen. She wore her grace, dignity & kindness like a crown. She will never be forgotten and will forever be missed. To know her is to love her. It has been my honor being her mom and best friend.’
Perfect fit: Lisa Chiarelli of the dog rescue Frankie, Lola and Friends wrote on Instagram: ‘It’s never about first come, first serve. It’s about the right fit for the dog and the right fit for the human. Angel and her mama @mileycyrus and her two doggie siblings are the perfect fit’
Wow: Lisa shared Angel’s story as well
