Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark took a rare step away from basketball updates on Saturday, sharing a deeply personal moment with her followers on Instagram. The rookie sensation, who usually keeps her off-court life guarded, offered fans a glimpse into something far more heartfelt than her typical game-day content.

Clark’s first story featured her golden retriever, Bella, resting in a bed of autumn leaves, a peaceful, warm portrait accompanied by the message, “we are gonna miss you puppy,” and “gave us so many good memories.” The post immediately signaled just how important Bella had been throughout Clark’s life.

A second slide added even more emotional weight. Clark shared a touching then-and-now collage showing herself curled up beside Bella as a puppy and again years later in the same pose. “Not much changed in 9 years,” she wrote, highlighting a bond that quietly spanned her journey from Iowa standout to WNBA star.

Bella wasn’t just a family pet. Earlier this year, Clark honored her with a custom Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE “The Bellas” featuring the dog’s image on the insole. Fans have since flooded social media with condolences as Clark and her family say goodbye to a companion who shaped nearly a decade of her life.

(This is a developing story…)