Ariana Grande has been left devastated after her 17-year-old dog died

Ariana Grande has been left devastated after her dog died.

The 33-year-old singer and actress took to social media to pay tribute to her late pet pooch Coco, who was 17 years old.

Ariana shared a carousel of images of her four-legged friend on Instagram, and she wrote in the caption: "sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful coco … i am so proud of you. thank you for your love, and for blessing this planet with your physical presence for over seventeen wonderful years. (sic)"

The Into You hitmaker admitted she will miss Coco "every day".

She added: "you make everywhere you go a more beautiful place.

i will miss you every day and hold you in my heart always. i love you so, sweet girl. (sic)"

Coco inspired Ariana's lifelong dedication to animal advocacy.

Speaking to Billboard in 2015, she said: "I got involved with dog rescues by simply loving animals.

"Dogs are the most harmless, sweetest babes in the world.

"They show nothing but unconditional love, so they deserve that in return."