Ty Pennington’s Birthday Interrupted: Urgent Vet Visit for Beloved Dog Dory
TY PENNINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS CUT SHORT BY HIS BELoved DOG DORY'S SURGERY
It's been a tumultuous 24 hours for beloved TV personality Ty Pennington, as his birthday celebrations came to an abrupt halt when his furry companion Dory was rushed to the emergency vet with back problems. The heartthrob designer, known for his bubbly personality and signature catchphrase "Move that bus!", took to Instagram to share the devastating news and begged fans to send their love and support to his ailing pup.
The 61-year-old HGTV star's post, accompanied by two adorable photos of him cuddling Dory on his lap, read: "Well, I made it to 61 today... and it wasn't quite the birthday weekend we had planned." The usually effervescent Ty seemed visibly shaken as he revealed that his beloved dog Dory, whom he lovingly referred to as his "#souldog", was dealing with a severe back condition that required emergency surgery.
As fans flooded in with get-well wishes and heartfelt messages for Dory, the Trading Spaces alum's friends and colleagues rallied around him with words of encouragement. Fellow HGTV star Jenny Marrs, known for her stunning home renovations on Fixer Upper, commented: "Happy birthday, Ty! Praying for your sweet Dory!" The Southern Charm cast member Chelsea Meissner also chimed in, sharing a heartfelt message that read: "Sending prayers of healing to your baby... Trust me, I know the unbearable pain of feeling helpless. You got this, Dory!"
The TLC star Vern Yip, who famously worked alongside Ty on Trading Spaces, took to Instagram to share his well-wishes for Dory's speedy recovery and praised Ty's selfless love for his furry friend. "It says so much about you that your priority is Dory," he wrote. "I'm so sorry she's not feeling her best and our whole family is sending positivity her way for a quick recovery." Vern also took the opportunity to wish Ty a belated happy birthday, acknowledging the TV personality's dedication to his work on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where he famously rallied volunteers to transform homes for deserving families.
But it seems this isn't the first time Ty has faced a health scare. Two years ago, in 2023, he was rushed to the ER after experiencing difficulty breathing due to an abscess. The drama unfolded just hours after attending the Barbie premiere, with the design whiz sharing photos of himself from his hospital bed on Instagram. In a follow-up interview with ET in March 2024, Ty shared an update on his recovery, quipping: "You know what's great is if you almost die, you get so much attention. It feels so nice to be that loved."
Now, as Ty and Dory navigate this challenging time, fans are coming together to send love and support to the beloved duo. As the saying goes, "dogs are a man's best friend", but it's clear that Ty considers Dory an integral part of his family – and we can't blame him one bit! With a heart full of love for his furry companion and a birthday wish list that's been put on hold, we're keeping our fingers crossed for Dory's speedy recovery and sending all our best wishes to the incredible Ty Pennington and his loyal sidekick.