John Mayer Says Goodbye To Beloved Companion With Heartbreaking Message

John Mayer is mourning the loss of one of the most steadfast companions of his life. On Saturday, the 48-year-old musician revealed that his beloved dog Moose had passed away at age 14, sharing an emotional tribute that quickly struck a chord with fans and friends alike. Mayer posted a series of photos showing Moose through the years, from his days as a small, floppy-eared puppy to life as the singer’s constant, loyal shadow. In the caption, he reflected on how deeply the dog had shaped his world.

“We said goodbye to Moose yesterday,” Mayer wrote, beginning a tribute that radiated both heartbreak and gratitude. “He came into my life when I needed pure love, and that’s what he gave me for 14 years.”

The singer went on to describe the quiet emotional work that Moose provided simply by being there, offering companionship, grounding him, and giving him something truly rare. Stability.

“For a guy like me who left home at 19 and had never lived the same day twice, our routine brought real comfort and stability,” he said. “When dinner is always at 8, and the afternoon walks are at 4:30, those kinds of things can heal your heart. And they did, time and time again.”

Though heartbroken, Mayer said he could trace much of the goodness now present in his life back to Moose’s companionship. “Today my heart is so heavy and sore, but there’s more love in my life than there has ever been, and that’s because Moose helped lead me to it,” he wrote.

The singer also shared a tender image of how Moose will continue to live on in memory, those small, everyday reminders that carry a story. “It can’t be long before I unearth an old tennis ball… and when I do, I’ll give it a toss, and think about the dog I had when I was becoming a man, and how he was such a good dog, and that there isn’t ever enough time. But there’s enough love. There’s more than enough.”

Mayer’s tribute drew an outpouring of love from friends and fellow celebrities who had followed Moose’s presence in his life for years.

His longtime friend Andy Cohen responded, “Beautifully said… and beautiful sweet Moose.” Lenny Kravitz added support with, “Sending love.”

Sheryl Crow wrote, “Oh John… I’m so sorry. Our dogs are our family members. Heartbreaking!” while "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel commented, “Oh, man. Moose. He will be so missed. How beautifully you two loved each other.”

Katia Lindor, wife of New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, shared, "So sorry for your loss, John," while Josh Groben chimed in with, "They teach us everything…so so sorry for your loss. What a great life to celebrate though."

Moose wasn’t just Mayer’s best friend. He was part of the musician’s creative world, too. In his younger years, the furry friend appeared alongside Mayer on the cover of "Paradise Valley," the singer’s 2013 album. At the time, Mayer had adopted Moose while recovering from granuloma surgeries that left him on months of vocal rest. The quiet, grounding companionship was exactly what he needed.

But when Mayer eventually returned to the road, he quickly learned that touring life wasn’t Moose’s idea of fun. “I was like, okay, taking my dog on the road. Dog hates music. Hates music. He thinks it’s thunder,” Mayer told Bobby Bones in a 2017 interview, per PEOPLE. “So he’s trembling in the dressing room.”

Their first test run was a memorable one. “First night… Red Rocks was the first place we were like, ‘Okay well I got a dog. Let’s do this.’ Cowering in the corner,” he recalled.

Mayer struck an especially tender note with his tribute, and fans immediately felt the weight of his words. Many praised not only the depth of his grief, but the gratitude and self-awareness woven throughout his message, reflecting just how profoundly Moose shaped his life.

“There isn’t ever enough time. But there’s enough love,” Mayer wrote in his tribute. And for 14 years, Moose gave him exactly that.