Dakota Fanning Makes Sure She Always Has A Memorial Of Her Late Dog With Her
Some keepsakes carry more than memories, they carry the whole story of a bond that never really leaves. Dakota Fanning found one of those keepsakes after losing her first dog, Lewellen, and it has stayed with her ever since.
Fanning has long shared how much Lewellen meant to her, and the necklace she wears now contains some of her late dog's fur. It is a small piece of jewelry with a very personal meaning, tied to a pet she clearly adored and still remembers fondly.
Here is the heartwarming story behind it.
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Fanning once shared a photo of herself sitting in a chair with dirty paws on Instagram, writing, “Thought I would share my perfect pup, Lewellen, with you all.”
Another sweet photo shows the pair cuddling in bed and is captioned, “Home with my cotton ball.” Her fans loved both of the pictures so much and seemed incredibly supportive of Fanning and Lewellen's bond, commenting things like, “The classiest dog ever,” and, “Awe, that’s so cute!”
“It’s a shrine to Lewellen,” Dakota Fanning said about her necklace.

The pendant serves as a constant reminder of how important Lewellen was to Fanning. Last year, she and her sister, Elle Fanning, launched their own production company, Lewellen Pictures.
Michelle Pfeiffer, who was also on the show with Fanning, contributed to the topic by describing the many dogs she has had and loved who have passed away, her desire to acquire a new puppy, and her current pet, a cat named Bella, whom she characterized as "a really wonderful cat."
And if you’re thinking about relationship fallout, read how her boyfriend accused her after the dog died.
“Home with my cotton ball" - another sweet photo shows the pair cuddling in bed

Kelly Clarkson also spoke up, expressing her affection for her pets and complimenting Fanning on her lovely necklace. It blends well with the rest of Fanning's ensemble and appears to be just another lovely piece of jewelry.
Unless you asked, you'd never know the story behind it. Fanning's best friend, Lewellen, was a constant in her life, and the necklace is a way for her to remember her.
This is truly a wonderful way to honor a pet. And our pets deserve to be honored, don't you agree?
Want more heartfelt memorials like Lewellen’s shrine, see the dog tattoo she got.