Chloe Chung did not expect so much anger when she shared how she chose to grieve her dog’s death. The California-based influencer recently spoke out after facing strong backlash online for freeze-drying her late dog, MisTricks. The reaction came after Chung posted a video explaining what she did with her pet after her death. MisTricks died in August 2024 after being diagnosed with lymphoma. Months later, on January 18, Chung shared that she decided to freeze-dry her dog so she could bring her home. The video quickly spread, drawing thousands of comments. Some people showed support and sympathy. Others called the choice disturbing or hard to watch.
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Chloe Chung explained why she made the decision and how the response has affected her. She said the process was emotional, stressful, and deeply personal. Still, she believes sharing her story has helped many people who are grieving pets in their own way.
