Kaley Cuoco found herself at the center of a heated debate after opening up about the painful decision to re-home her long-time pet dog, Shirley.

In a heartfelt Instagram video posted on Monday, November 25, the Big Bang Theory star shared the reason behind her choice to find a new home for the pit bull mix.

She also revealed that the furry companion, who lived at the new home for years, had recently passed away from aggressive bone cancer.