Emmerdale’s beloved dog Monty euthanised, sparking emotional backlash

The ITV soap Emmerdale aired the final scenes of Monty, the Dingle family’s Irish Wolfhound, after the character was diagnosed with a metastatic tumour that followed a recent smoke‑inhalation incident. Cain Dingle, grieving the loss, took Monty to the vet and elected euthanasia, a decision portrayed alongside heartfelt farewells from family members and a poignant moment by Zak Dingle’s grave.

Viewers responded with tears on social media, describing the episode as “heartbreaking” and “breaking”. Posts on X highlighted the emotional impact of seeing Monty lie beside Zak’s grave and the Dingles’ goodbye, underscoring the strong connection audiences have with the long‑running series and its canine character.