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Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.<\/em><\/p>\n Country star Terri Clark<\/strong> is asking fans to keep her beloved dachshund, Charlie<\/strong>, in their thoughts.<\/p>\n On her Instagram Stories<\/a>, the \u201cBetter Things to Do\u201d singer posted a sweet photo of herself with Charlie and wrote, \u201cPlease say a prayer for my baby. She’s having a procedure done today.\u201d<\/p>\n Almost immediately, fans began sending messages of love and encouragement. \u201cPrayers for Miss Charlie,\u201d one fan wrote. Another added, \u201cMay God direct the hands of the vet doing the surgery! God bless.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Prayers Pour In for Lauren Alaina After Heartbreaking Video: \u2018My Heart Aches Today\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Other followers filled the comments section with similar support:<\/p>\n \u201cWe love you, Charlie! Big hugs to all of you,” wrote one fan, and another added, “Sending prayers and well-wishes to Miss Charlie!”<\/p>\n Another admirer wrote, “Sending all the prayers to you and your fur baby!”<\/p>\n Clark\u2019s connection with her pets has always been heartfelt. In a 2023 Instagram video<\/a>, she introduced her dogs to fans \u2014 Oliver<\/strong>, a rescued Labrador retriever who will turn five in December 2025, and Charlie, her miniature dachshund who\u2019s nearly 14 years old.<\/p>\n \u201cThey become your entire life and they rule the roost and run the show around here,\u201d Clark said in that clip. \u201cThey\u2019re my kids and I love them so much.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Jason Aldean & Lainey Wilson Announce Major Joint Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n She added in the caption, “Dogs. They are the best. So thankful for organizations like\u00a0@PetCommunityCenter\u00a0that provide affordable and accessible veterinary care to the community. If you are looking for someone to bless on\u00a0#GivingTuesday, please keep them in mind!”<\/p>\n Clark became one of country music\u2019s defining female voices of the 1990s, thanks to hits like \u201cBetter Things to Do,\u201d \u201cWhen Boy Meets Girl,\u201d \u201cIf I Were You,\u201d \u201cPoor Poor Pitiful Me,\u201d \u201cEmotional Girl,\u201d \u201cNow That I Found You\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019re Easy on the Eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n Over the years, she\u2019s built a devoted fan base not only for her powerhouse vocals and traditional country sound, but also for her down-to-earth personality and the deep bond she shares with her animals.<\/p>\n As her loyal followers continue to send prayers for Charlie\u2019s recovery, it\u2019s clear that Clark\u2019s warmth and sincerity \u2014 on and off stage \u2014 have made her one of the genre\u2019s most beloved artists.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n