Gemma Atkinson fans confess 'wish' as she shares 'grateful' message alongside snaps with late dad
15.04.2024 - 20:23
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Gemma Atkinson fans were left saying 'wow' as they made the same observation over the star's latest social media post featuring pictures of her late dad. The Hits Radio host took to social media as the self-confessed animal lover reflected on having a dog in her life from a young age.
As well as being a proud owner of two dogs herself - Ollie and Norman - Gemma, 39, is also the president of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in her hometown of Bury. She has worked with the charity for many years and was recently seen paying a visit with her daughter, Mia.
So it's no surprise that Gemma has always been a fan of animals and taking to Instagram on Monday (April 15), she shared a number of snaps of herself as a youngster with her "first dog and best friend" Fergie. The mum-of-two's late dad, David, also featured in the images which showed her as a toddler and as a teen at secondary school.
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Explaining the pictures to her millions of fans and followers, Gemma said: "Had to dig out some old photos recently as part of filming for our show. Aside from the dodgy decor, the one constant in most of my pictures was Fergie, my first dog and best friend.
"I’m so glad mum & dad decided to have her when I was just 18 months old. She helped teach me compassion, kindness, responsibility and the absolute unconditional love dogs have. Sitting writing this sat with Norman & Ollie knowing they’re unknowingly doing the same for both Mia & Thiago makes me smile."
She then rounded off the sweet post by adding: "If I had superpowers it’d be to go back to