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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 09: Los Angeles Lakers Guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa Bryant pose for a photo during a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals at STAPLES Center on March 09, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 09: Los Angeles Lakers Guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa Bryant pose for a photo during a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals at STAPLES Center on March 09, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)
Just a month after the tragic death of their long-time pet Crucio, the Bryant family has welcomed an adorable new member. Vanessa Bryant introduced their new pet dog in an Instagram post that received a lot of love from celebrities and fans alike. The canine is the latest addition to the family of the late great Kobe Bryant.
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Vanessa Bryant, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant, and Gianna Bryant attend the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca Talks: Storytellers: Kobe Bryant with Glen Keane at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 23, 2017, in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)
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Vanessa usually posts updates regarding her family on her Instagram, and this time was no different. Taking to her Instagram, she introduced their new pet dog, Loki, to the world.
The latest addition in the family of Kobe Bryant
Just after a month of the passing away of Crucio, the long-time pet of Kobe Bryant‘s family, they have a new member. This time it is a black German Shepherd. Vanessa Bryant posted two pics of Loki on her Instagram introducing the canine to the world.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 24: Kobe Bryant, far right, and his family, his wife Vanessa Laine Bryant, left, and daughters Gianna Maria Onore Bryant, center, and Natalia Diamante Bryant, center right, at the City Council Chambers, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 24, 2016. (Photo by Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
In a series of two pictures posted, Loki is seen with the Bryant girls. Vanessa wrote, “My girls are happy, Big Boy.” Earlier last month, Vanessa posted a sad update regarding their pet of over 10 years, Crucio. The Black Labrador Retriever celebrated his 11th birthday in January weeks before passing away.
She posted photos of the Black Retriever wearing bandanas of different colors, including one that said, ‘Happy Birthday.’ In a heartfelt tribute to their long-time pet, Vanessa wrote, “We love you, Crucio. Thank you for everything sweet boy. Thank you for watching over us. We’re going to miss you.”
Moreover, Kobe Bryant was very close to their family dog. In a 2013 Instagram post, Kobe posted a video of Crucio taking laps in their family pool.
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