Williams wrote a touching note about her dog ... saying, "My special friend in which I got at 17 (2 weeks before I won my very first Grand Slam) left me today." see serenapictures as she was crying on the snapchat video

"She was 16 years young and up until a few days ago was still sprinting. Her poor body gave out this morning and she had a way of telling me it was time for me to be brave and let her go."

"With my dad by my side we were able to say a loving goodbye. She was with me from 1999 until today and I miss her so much."

"I got out of the shower this afternoon and she was not there to lick my leg as she always did everyday to remind me how much she loved me. I feel so lucky to have such a special friend. Give your dog, cat, pet a big hug. #breakingheart #bff Jackie Baila Pete Williams I will miss you and your memory will live forever."update_grey_gray_barSerena Williams is afraid she's about to lose the "love of her life" ... her beloved dog Jackie -- her best friend for 16 years.

Williams opened up about Jackie in an emotional video ... fighting back tears as she explained that Jackie is "struggling" with her health and it's breaking her heart. see more pics here

"I just want to share this with everyone 'cause she's getting old and she's really struggling and she means the world to me ... and she's made my life better."

If you've ever had a pet you cared about ... you can probably relate to how Serena's feeling. Sucks.

So touching ..but the dog na ekuke nau

dacovajnr:
So touching ..but the dog na ekuke nau

snoop dog,

vry cute dog

dacovajnr:
So touching ..but the dog na ekuke nau

meaning what

mondaymorin:
meaning what

Crying isn't necessary lah...

Ask her to visit Oron market for more bingos! wetin she dey cry for na? Ekuke plenty for oron market, different colors, shapes and sizes including edible ones..........lolzzzzzzzzzz

princely74:
Ask her to visit Oron market for more bingos! wetin she dey cry for na? Ekuke plenty for oron market, different colors, shapes and sizes including edible ones..........lolzzzzzzzzzz

lmao. where oron market dey?

dacovajnr:
Crying isn't necessary lah...

who told you; 16 years is not a joke

mondaymorin:
who told you; 16 years is not a joke

Really? My ekuke dog died just last month after bin bitten by a snake and @ that tym twas 19yrs of age..so old that it longer had fur on it tail and the fur on its body was breaking

And so
Na human being die?

kolexepana:
And so Na human being die?

lol, naija people ehn

dacovajnr:
Really? My ekuke dog died just last month after bin bitten by a snake and @ that tym twas 19yrs of age..so old that it longer had fur on it tail and the fur on its body was breaking

ee no consine us

mondaymorin:
ee no consine us

Follow Serena cry lah as her case concern you

dacovajnr:
Follow Serena cry lah as her case concern you

its Monday mornin

mondaymorin:
its Monday mornin

lolx