Mike 'The Situation' Announces The Death Of Treasured Family Dog

Michael Sorrentino aka Mike "The Situation" recently lost his beloved pet.

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The TV personality's longtime dog was a golden retriever named Moses.

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The "Jersey Shore" star shared the sad news on social media.

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He penned an emotional message alongside a series of throwback pictures.

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These pictures featured the 40-year-old, his wife, and son alongside Moses.

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Sorrentino noted that his family believed the dog had gone to heaven.

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The golden retriever was previously diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, a canine cancer.

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Last year, Sorrentino achieved a 5-year sobriety milestone.

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The father-of-one marked the achievement with a motivational message about sobriety.

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