The actor suggested that Birdie, her furry friend, was able to "hang on" until Garner's daughter returned home from college.

Jennifer Garner has made an emotional announcement on social media ahead of Thanksgiving. The 13 Going on 30 actor, 52, announced the death of her dog, a golden retriever named Birdie, who she welcomed into her life just after her break up from Ben Affleck in 2015.

This year has been challenging for Jennifer Garner and her family, marked by the heartbreaking loss of the actress’s father in late March. On top of this, they have faced intense media scrutiny following Ben Affleck’s relationship and subsequent split from Jennifer Lopez.