Kate Ritchie pays tribute to her family dog Mac after he died... following her rumoured split from husband Stuart Webb
Following a difficult few months for Kate Ritchie, things got even tougher when her dog, Mac, died earlier this week.
The 41-year-old actress turned radio presenter took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the sad news with her followers.
She hinted that Mac was old and had been unwell for some time before his death.
![Loss: Katie Ritchie has revealed her family dog, Mac, died earlier this week. Pictured together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652016-7654095-image-a-1_1573007237421.jpg)
Loss: Katie Ritchie has revealed her family dog, Mac, died earlier this week. Pictured together
'You were so patient. Trying to tell us for a while now it was time for you to go and today you did...' she wrote.
She then thanked her pet for everything he had given her and her family, before listing off her favourite things about him.
'Thank you Mac for the joy you delivered, the love we all exchanged and for those kind, knowing eyes,' she continued.
![RIP: The 41-year-old actress turned radio presenter took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the sad news with her followers. Pictured: Mac](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652012-7654095-image-a-2_1573007241555.jpg)
RIP: The 41-year-old actress turned radio presenter took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the sad news with her followers. Pictured: Mac
![Sad farewell: She hinted that Mac was old and had been unwell for some time before his death](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652006-7654095-image-a-3_1573007257789.jpg)
Sad farewell: She hinted that Mac was old and had been unwell for some time before his death
'For having the softest ears and being the best lawn pillow anyone could ask for. For never hurting a fly and for always weeing like a girl and never having any qualms about it #norshouldyou.'
Admitting that Mac's death wasn't unexpected, Kate thanked the dog for his unwavering bravery.
'Thank you too for being so brave this past year and for accepting aging far better than the rest of us,' she wrote.
![Puppy love: Kate thanked Mac for teaching her five-year-old daughter, Mae, about the importance of friendship](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652000-7654095-image-a-4_1573007267863.jpg)
Puppy love: Kate thanked Mac for teaching her five-year-old daughter, Mae, about the importance of friendship
Kate also thanked Mac for teaching her five-year-old daughter, Mae, about the importance of friendship.
She concluded: 'But mostly Mac, thank you for being one of the first to teach Mae the art and beauty of friendship... It was wonderful to watch.
'Enjoy the peace Maccy Moo. You've earned it xxx.'
![Tough times: Kate took out an AVO against her husband-of-nine-years, former NRL star Stuart Webb (left), on October 17, following an incident at their home in Randwick, Sydney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652014-7654095-image-a-5_1573007272941.jpg)
Tough times: Kate took out an AVO against her husband-of-nine-years, former NRL star Stuart Webb (left), on October 17, following an incident at their home in Randwick, Sydney
Kate took out an AVO against her husband-of-nine-years, former NRL star Stuart Webb, on October 17, following an incident at their home in Randwick, Sydney.
The court order states that Stuart, 39, can't go near his wife 'for at least 12 hours after drinking alcohol or taking illicit drugs.'
Late last month, it was revealed that Kate had moved out of the marital home with her daughter and was staying with friends in a neighbouring suburb.
The move would suggest that her marriage to Stuart is over.
![End of the road? Last month, it was revealed that Kate had moved out of the marital home with her daughter and was staying with friends in a neighbouring suburb. Pictured with Stuart](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/06/02/20652004-7654095-image-a-6_1573007281228.jpg)
End of the road? Last month, it was revealed that Kate had moved out of the marital home with her daughter and was staying with friends in a neighbouring suburb. Pictured with Stuart
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