Caitlin Clark made a heartbreaking announcement on Saturday. In a social media post, the Indiana Fever star announced the death of her beloved dog Bella, who had been with her since her childhood.Heartbroken over the loss of her longtime companion, Clark made two separate posts on her Instagram Story and penned a final goodbye to her late dog. She posted a picture of Bella sitting adorably and looking at the camera."we are gonna miss you puppy," she wrote in the caption."gave us so many good memories."[Credit: IG/@caitlinclark22]In a subsequent Instagram story, she posted a collage featuring moments shared with her dog. The top picture showed a very young Caitlin Clark in a red hoodie, adorably hugging Bella. The picture below captured a recent, similar moment."not much changed in 9 years," she wrote in the caption.[Credit: IG/@caitlinclark22]Clark's love for her dog was apparent when she named one of her Nike shoes after her.The last few months of the 2025 WNBA season were a painful experience for fans, particularly those of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark played in only 13 games and remained sidelined with injuries.The Fever star is set to return to the court next month. She is part of USA Basketball's 18-player training camp roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.Caitlin Clark honored Bella, naming her Nike colorway after her dogOn June 14, Caitlin Clark made a much-awaited return to the Indiana Fever lineup after missing action for over two weeks. While Clark was getting ready for the action, she was seen putting on her latest Nike Protro PE's "The Bellas."The new colorway honored her dog. The inside of the shoe featured a picture of Bella. After tying the shoes, Clark kissed her hand and placed it on the shoe, showing her love for Bella.Caitlin Clark will join other stars like Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum and Angel Reese. The training camp will run from Dec. 12-14 at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.After the Fever's 2025 season ended following the Game 5 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, Clark indicated in her exit interview that she would participate in the training camp.Earlier this month, during The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Nov. 12, Clark revealed she had made a full recovery from her injury.