Gardener's World host and dog lover Monty Don has paid tribute to golden retriever Nigel by sharing a snap of him as a puppy.
Monty yesterday took a break from his usual colourful Instagram offerings to announce that old friend Nigel had died. Now he has remembered his dear companion by sharing a snap of him when he was just a puppy. "Twelve years ago," Monty wrote alongside a snap of a tiny Nigel trotting about.
Fans were instantly taken with the post, and rushed to the comments section to offer condolences. One wrote: "What a beautiful boy he was and will continue to be forever in your heart and his adoring fans!" "He will forever walk by your side," another penned.