CM Punk reflects on fan support following Larry’s passing
CM Punk commented on the outpouring of support he has received since the passing of his dog Larry during a recent interview.
On Thursday, Punk appeared on ESPN to promote Saturday’s Elimination Chamber in his hometown of Chicago. During the interview, he was asked how much the fan support he has received since Larry’s passing has meant to him.
Punk answered:
“I haven’t been able to really kind of process or put into words the outpouring of support. Not just monetarily, although people donated a sick amount of money to PAWS locally. It’s going to help a lot of stray dogs, a lot of shelter rescue puppies, cats too. They do both.”
“For me, seeing the signs that people make and bring all over the world. I did a two-week European tour. We were in 10 different countries in like three weeks, and every show had a sign about Larry. Every show stateside has a sign about Larry.”
“People have written nice messages. They’ve given me gifts regarding Larry. It means a lot. It’s hard to put into words exactly everything it means. So if you want a pet, consider adopting instead of getting one of those expensive pure breeds.”
Punk announced on December 2, 2025, that Larry had passed away. In January, Punk partnered with PAWS Chicago, the no-kill shelter where he rescued Larry, for a fundraising campaign that raised $51,100.
The campaign was run through Piece Chicago, a local pizza restaurant that sold a specialty pizza named The Larry, designed by Punk, from January 8 through February 7. Proceeds from the pizza sales went to the shelter.
Up next, Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday.
His full interview with ESPN is available below, with the video queued to his comments about Larry.
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