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Robert Irwin shared health news about his pug, Stella, revealing that she has cancer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
The Dancing with the Stars<\/em> contestant said it has been “stressful” to be away from her while he competes on the show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n He also shared that it has been an “emotional week” in rehearsals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Robert Irwin<\/a> is sharing difficult news about his beloved pug, Stella.<\/p>\n The conservationist and current Dancing with the Stars <\/em>contestant, 21, posted an update on Stella’s health on Instagram on Oct. 12. “This is a tough one,” he wrote. “I wanted to give an unfortunate update on my sweet little pup, Stella. A mass was discovered that ended up being cancerous.”<\/p>\n He continued, saying he is optimistic that she will make a recovery. “We still don\u2019t know the full extent of the cancer,” he shared, noting that he is away from her while he competes on DWTS<\/em> in L.A. and she remains in Australia. “I have faith she\u2019ll be in the clear. She is such an important part of our little fam, so it\u2019s been stressful to say the least being away from home and away from her while she goes through this.”<\/p>\n He concluded, “I know you guys love seeing her and I love sharing her with you so wanted to give an update\u2026 she is doing ok post-surgery so far, she\u2019s my little bestie & one tough cookie.”<\/p>\n Many of Irwin’s fellow DWTS<\/em> castmates commented on the post with wishes of support. “I\u2019m so sorry. Praying she makes a full recovery \ud83e\udd0d” Whitney Leavitt wrote, while pro Alan Bersten shared a similar sentiment: “Poor little baby. Praying she makes a full recovery.”<\/p>\n Irwin’s mom Teri and sister Bindi also weighed in. “She\u2019s such a strong and beautiful little soul. \u2764\ufe0f” wrote Bindi, 27, while his mom wrote, “Every day is another day of healing. She is a determined little soul!\ud83d\udc95”<\/p>\n