20 July 2020

Actor Orlando Bloom describes his dog going missing as ‘a waking nightmare’

British actor Orlando Bloom has described his anguish over his dog going missing as ‘a waking nightmare’ and that he feels ‘powerless’.

The 43 year-old revealed on July 15 that his dog Mighty, who was adopted in 2017, has gone missing.

Bloom said he feels ‘broken wide open,’ and has offered a $5,000 reward for anyone to return his beloved pooch. 

The Lord of the Rings star said on Instagram: "I don’t recall a time in my life where I’ve been so broken wide open. 

"The rawness I have felt over these past few days and sleepless nights at the idea of my little man being lost and scared, with me unable to do anything to protect him, is a waking nightmare.

⁣"I feel powerless... maybe like so many others who are losing loved ones or unable to see our loved ones because of the times.⁣ 

"Cherish the moments we share with the ones we love because nothing is promised. Trust it and don’t be afraid of love or the fear of losing love. Love is eternal. 

"The bond between Mighty and I shows devotion in ways I have not truly understood until now. I am a devoted father & partner, still, there is a reason why they call them ‘man’s best friend’. 

“I miss him. Send out a prayer for my little strong and Mighty boy to find his way back to his family.”

The day after he announced the news, he was seen with his pregnant fiancee, singer Katy Perry, searching for Mighty near their home in Montecito, California.

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