Lady Gaga feels grateful that her dog walker is recovering and her pets have been returned.
According to People magazine, citing a source, Gaga ‘got the news’ for the first time on Friday that her dog walker Ryan Fischer is ‘doing well’ and that her dogs are being returned. Fischer was shot last week when her two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen.
“She was very emotional and grateful,” the source said of Gaga, who arrived in Rome days before the shooting to work on the Ridley Scott film “House of Gucci.”
The insider added that Gaga was ‘worried’ and ‘extremely upset’ about the whole situation.
“[When] she got the terrible news from Los Angeles, she was extremely upset. She was worried about her friend and her dogs. “It was a terrible start to her Italian business trip,” the source said.
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Lady Gaga was ‘extremely upset’
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When the news of the situation became known, the source told the point of sale that Gaga (34) “stayed in her hotel room” and that he was “hopeful that it would all work out”, while also receiving the reward of $ 500,000 offered for help.
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Fischer was walking with Gaga’s three dogs – Gustav, Koji and Asia – in Los Angeles last week when he was attacked and shot, and Gustav and Koji were stolen.
Fischer broke his silence on Monday and gave a positive update on his health after the attack via social media.
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Gaga is’ emotional and grateful ‘for the news of Fischer’s recovery and her pets’ safe return home.
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“While a car was speeding away four days ago shooting blood out of my gun, an angel was jogging and lying next to me,” Fischer wrote in the long note. “My panicked screams subsided as I looked at her, even though it registered that the blood around her little body was my own. I was able to traverse Asia as best I could, thanking her for all the incredible adventures we had together, apologized that I could not defend her brothers, and decided that I would try to save them anyway … and myself. ‘
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Fischer described how he “still recovered” but “had a very close call with death”.
“I am humbled and grateful that the attention and focus of the police was enough to bring Koji and Gustav back to safety, and I know that they are committed to bringing these criminals and attempted murderers to justice. I am very appreciative. about everything you keep doing, “he continues.
Fox News’ Jessica Napoli contributed to this report