Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey Grieve Beloved Dog Ruby: ‘Sweetest Angel’

Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Pelphrey announced the loss of their dog Ruby on Instagram. Cuoco posted the message on Sunday, April 19. She is 40 years old and Pelphrey is 43.

Public tributes

Cuoco described Ruby as an enduring companion. She said the dog had been part of her life for many years.

Pelphrey also posted about the death. He wrote that Ruby lived an amazing life and passed peacefully as a very old dog.

How Ruby joined the family

Cuoco first met Ruby while filming a television segment at an east valley shelter. She returned the next day to adopt the dog after she could not stop thinking about her.

Over the years the couple shared photos of Ruby. Some images show Pelphrey holding the pup. Others show their three-year-old daughter, Matilda, gently patting her.

Names and character

Ruby carried several nicknames, including Snowball and “Ruby from the Block.” Pelphrey noted her angelic temperament.

He also said Ruby had a strong personality and “punched well above her weight class.” Both actors expressed how much they will miss her.

Cuoco and Pelphrey grieve together

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey grieve beloved dog Ruby, describing her as the ‘Sweetest Angel’. Their posts reflected shared memories and gratitude.

The couple emphasized that giving pets a loving life matters most. They acknowledged the pain of losing long-time animal companions.

Cuoco’s history with pets

Cuoco has long been an animal advocate and often shares life with her dogs. In 2024 she discussed rehoming another dog, Shirley.

Shirley had lived with Cuoco since she was six weeks old. Cuoco said aggressive fights with Pelphrey’s German Shepherd, Blue, prompted the difficult decision to rehome Shirley.

Shirley’s final months

Shirley later developed a very aggressive bone cancer. She died at almost 14 years old after receiving care from a pet handler named Tony and his wife, Angie.

Cuoco called the choice to rehome Shirley excruciating. She thanked those who cared for the dog in her final months.