In the past few months, it has been all positive for Dwight Howard. His participation in the DWTS, sorting out beef with Shaquille O’Neal, getting married to Amy Luciani, and even earning a well-deserved nod for the Hall of Fame. But it seems the worst news has struck the former champion/pet parent due to an unexpected loss. Because of which he has taken a vow to find the culprit and bring justice for Sunday!

“From the moment I got you, Sunday, you were more than just my dog… You were my peace. My protector. You were joy. You were warmth.” With those heartfelt words, Dwight Howard shared a deeply emotional tribute to his beloved dog, Sunday, via a carousel post capturing their inseparable bond. Whether curled up on his bed, sitting courtside during workouts, or quietly watching him grind on the practice floor, Sunday was always there—Howard’s constant companion. The devastating news of Sunday’s passing reached the former champion just days before his scheduled appearance at Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York, casting a somber shadow over the event.

“You were my girl. And your life was cut short too soon. You helped me Smile through all the Storms I’ve been through but what do now that my Sunday Sunshine is gone 😢 I was having a great time in New York this past week until I got the news that my Sunday got loose and was hit by a car that kept going. 💔.”

According to Howard, Sunday tragically passed away after being hit by a car when she accidentally got loose. The heartbreaking accident has shaken the former NBA star, but he’s not letting it slide. Howard made it clear—he’s determined to find out who’s responsible.

“I’ve been trying to hold this in… I really have but it’s k—– me inside to get answers! I need answers and I won’t stop searching until I find out what happen to my beautiful Sunday 😢😢😢.”

For this, he urged his 3.7 million Instagram followers to help him out. “Rest in love, Sunday. You’ll always be my baby. I’ll carry your heart with mine forever. 🕊️💔 Please if anyone has any information regarding a Belgian Malinois that was hit by a car on June 18th,2025 in Suwanee Georgia please let me know 🙏🏾.”

Dwight Howard became a pet parent just a few months ago

In December, the Howard household had another addition, that too a Belgian Malinois. The name of the youngest addition is Angel. The former Lakers star even curated an Instagram page, “The Dawgs of DNA.” It’s run by him and his wife, Amy Luciani, and they share 3 Belgian Malinois & a Golden Doodle as per the page’s bio. This is obviously before the passing of Sunday.

Dwight Howard captioned his post with Angel, “My DaD and I.” His love for Belgian Malinois is not recent, in fact there is a personal connection linked to a tragic loss. Back in 2020, he owned a Malinois named Diablo while coping with the tragic loss of Melissa Rios, David’s mother. “I’ve really just been trying to keep myself busy,” Dwight said in an interview with the LA Times.

Further, during the interview, Dwight Howard even compared Diablo’s personality to his young son’s, highlighting their shared energy and spirit. Similarly, even Sunday had a huge impact on the former champion’s career. Which is why he has urged the help from the community of Georgia to come forward with any information about his loss.