Countryfile’s Adam Henson left with ‘a hole in his heart and his home’ as beloved dog dies
COUNTRYFILE’S Adam Henson is devastated after his beloved dog Boo passed away suddenly.
The BBC One Countryfile presenter revealed the sad news on his social media, saying the dog had contracted a rare case of the bacterial infection, streptococcus.
“Sadly after contracting a rare case of streptococcus, our loveable dog Boo has passed away, despite the best efforts of our vets,” Henson wrote alongside a series of heartwarming photos and videos of Boo.
“I realise this is no comparison to people losing family members throughout this incredibly hard time, and my heart goes out to all of you who have.
“We loved her so much and she leaves a big hole in our hearts and in our home.”
Boo was a star of Henson’s social media alongside his other Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Olive and also his Border Collie, Peg, and Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund, Minnie.
Fans of Henson rushed to console the Countryfile presenter, admitting
“Dogs take up such a big space in our hearts!”
Another added: “So sorry for your loss they are such a huge part of the family.”
And a third said: “Im so sorry to hear this sad news. Such a beautiful dog.”
As well as his TV work, Adam is a farming expert with over 50 flocks of rare breed animals at his Cotswolds home from which he often broadcasts.
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The dad-of-two joined the show in 2001 when he applied to join and was chosen out of 3,500 applicants.
Adam lives with his partner Charlie Gilbert and their daughter Ella and son Alfie at Bemborough Farm, Gloucestershire, where Adam was born.
He and Charlie aren’t married but have known each other from school.
Adam has written two books about his life in farming – Countryfile: Adam’s Farm: My life on the Land in 2011, and Like Farmer Like Son in 2016.