Vanessa Hudgens is mourning the loss of her beloved family dog, Darla. "Anyone that knows me knew Darla. She went everywhere with me. Traveled the world. Was there for me every single step of the way," Hudgens, 37, captioned a tribute via Instagram on Tuesday, February 10. "She was the smartest little lady I've ever known. I couldn't have asked for a better dog. I am beyond heart broken today. Putting her down was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but her little body was failing her and it was her time." The caption concluded, "I already miss the pitter patter of her little paws in the house. If you have your own fur baby squeeze them extra for me. Rest in peace my sweet girl." Hudgen's touching post included photos of her with Darla throughout her life, from pool days to playing dress up. In the final picture, Hudgens comforted Darla while she was hooked up to an IV and had a mask around her snout. Vanessa Hudgens Through the Years: 'High School Musical,' Motherhood and More After posting the tribute, Hudgens received support from High School Musical costar Bart Johnson, who commented, "Ooooooh man that's so hard. RIP Darla. Sorry for losing your ole friend 💔💔." Another follower wrote, "Vanessa ....... Baby I'm so sorry . Anyone that has watched you grow, evolve and become the woman you are knows how much Darla meant to you . Please take your time healing . Sending you so much love ❤️." "Oh I am just so so sorry Vanessa. When I think of you, I think of sweet Darla too. What a lucky pup she was to have you by her side every step of the way. I love you so much. ❤️," actor Max Clayton said. In a second post on Tuesday, Hudgens shared photos from her wedding to Cole Tucker in which Darla attended. One of Hudgens' bridesmaids held Darla's leash, as the pup sported a silk dress with flowers around her collar while her parents exchanged vows. "Darla didn't like men. I think she was abused by one when she was a wittle ting before I met her but the moment she met my husband she was in love," Hudgens captioned the post. "Cuddled up on him and trusted him immediately. I knew from that point that point he was my guy. She walked down the aisle in our wedding and watched our vows intently. She was so proud. I'll never forget it. Wanted to share ❤️." Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram The second post also generated condolences and touching messages from her followers. "The fact that I'm thinking she went to heavens it's because she waited this long so she knew you would be with someone who would be protecting you. She knew she couldn't leave until that someone was there for you. Aww ❤️," one person wrote, while a second person said, "Im so sorry Vanessa, this must be a hard day for you. Its so beautiful to see all the moments you shared with her, she will always be your guardian angel." Hudgens and Tucker, 29, wed in Tulum, Mexico, in December 2023. The Princess Switch actress and the former MLB player welcomed their first child together in November 2024. Hudgens announced she was pregnant with their second child in July 2025. "Round two!!!!" she captioned a series of maternity photos with Tucker at the time. The couple announced the arrival of their second child in November 2025. "Well.... I did it. Had another baby!!!" she wrote via Instagram that months. "What a wild ride labor is. Big shout out to all the moms. It's truly incredible what our bodies can do ❤️."