Serena Williams has paid tribute to her beloved dog Lauerlei after the eight-year-old sadly passed away.MORE: Serena Williams left emotional after crushing defeat following retirement news"Lauerlei sadly took her last breath yesterday.
I am sad but happy for all the time and all the extra I got to spend with her. She lived a long long life," Serena shared with fans on Saturday.WATCH: Serena Williams shares sweet family video alongside daughter Alexis"The last year and a half was a bonus.
She got to get anything she ever wanted and she was biting toes till the end. Literally,' she continued."She LOVED chicken and acrobatics.
She was the smallest yet toughest little pup and I will miss her… so much.MORE: Serena Williams' bespoke Miami mansion where she'll spend retirement MORE: Serena Williams announces tennis retirement as she plans to expand her family"Truly the end of an Era.
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