Nina Dobrev mourns loss of her 18-year-old cat

Actress Nina Dobrev broke the news to her Instagram followers on Monday, March 27, that her cat, Lynx, has died.

The 18-year-old cat appears to have passed over the weekend, when Dobrev posted a message about having the greatest friends in the "darkest of times."

The 28-year-old also took to social media to honor her beloved pet with a series of pictures throughout the years.

Dobrev even dedicated a post to Lynx on National Puppy Day by calling her cat her "main squeeze."

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In the touching note, The Vampire Diaries star expressed her love for her cat:

"To my sweet sweet angel, As I look back on the last 18 years together, I smile through my tears. You brought me so much joy, love, unlimited cuddles and so many sandpaper kisses. I still remember the first day I brought you home, the size of a tea cup purring as I held you in my hands."

She recounts the travels they have had together from New Orleans to Las Vegas. "We even saw the Grand Canyon for our first time together. Our last chapter and final destination was here in Los Angeles."

Dobrev concludes the post with the nine names she has called her cat in honor of her nine lives.

Rest in peace, Bambi, Jami, Jamilia, Lynx, Jami Lynx Jinx, Jimmy jam, Poop and Jammie. Rest in peace, Nina Dobrev's cat.

To my sweet sweet angel, As I look back on the last 18 years together, I smile through my tears. You brought me so much joy, love, unlimited cuddles and so many sandpaper kisses. I still remember the first day I brought you home, the size of a tea cup purring as I held you in my hands. You were so fragile and furry, as soft as the worlds tiniest cashmere blanket. I knew in that moment you were my soulmate. From there our long journey began and we were inseparable. We grew up together in Toronto, then you followed me to Atlanta, and from there we road tripped across the United States through New Orleans, Austin City, Amarillo Texas, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, we even saw the Grand Canyon for our first time together. Our last chapter and final destination was here in Los Angeles. I hope I was able to give you a beautiful happy life filled with love, because that's what you gave me. Saying goodbye to you on Saturday was the most difficult thing I have had to do in my life. It was bittersweet, but I'm so happy I got to hold you in my arms one last time. My heart hurts, I miss you more than I words can explain but I can still feel your presence, energy and light. I know you're still with me and will always be a part of me, no matter where I go. In sickness and in health until death do us part. My longest relationship, my rock, my best friend. I love you. ❤???????? #RIP 9 lives. 9 names. Bambi Jami Jamilia Lynx Jami Lynx Jinx Jimmy jam Poop Jammie

A post shared by Nina Dobrev (@nina) on Mar 27, 2017 at 2:13pm PDT