Amanda Holden has called on her vast social media following for help after a terrifying incident involving her family.
The BGT judge and her husband Chris Hughes, who share daughters Lexie and Hollie, faced an "emergency" on Sunday night that saw them rush out of their home to the vets nearby.
One of the family's two pooches, Millie, required urgent medical attention, with Holden revealing she was at the vets into the early hours of the morning.
The emergency dash came just 24 hours after Holden appeared on-screen in Saturday's second live Britain's Got Talent semi-final of the series.
Amanda Holden faced an emergency dash to the vets following a scare with one of her dogs
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Holden recorded a video for her fans to share an update about the dash, but also call on their help.
"Hello, this is a little bit of an appeal," Holden began. "I had to pop into the emergency vets last night.
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"Both of the dogs are absolutely fine now, thanks to North Surrey Veterinary Services in East Mosley," Holden assured viewers before continuing: "But while I was there, they showed me two dogs that desperately need rescuing.
"This first one that you'll see a video of is a gorgeous little dog," Holden went on, as a clip of the canine in question appeared on her feed.
"He was kicked quite badly in his hip (but) he's had his operation and he walks with a little bit of a limp. He's absolutely gorgeous. Super, super affectionate, and we loved him when we saw him.
"He's between five and six and desperate for a forever home. He was abused, but he is confident."
Amanda Holden and her two daughters, Lexie and Holly
Holden wasn't done there, as there was another dog in need that she was keen to assist.
"And the other doggie that was there that has been there since January is a lurcher, they've named him Messy," she explained.
"He needs somebody who's got a lot of energy, who likes walking but in a household that doesn't have a cat. My heart absolutely broke."
The BGT judge concluded: "I know there are amazing animal shelters up and down the UK. As you know, I'm an ambassador for Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, but these two absolutely stole my heart last night when I had to get Millie into the vets."
Once again reiterating the state of her family pet's well-being, Holden signed off: "She's absolutely fine, but I wanted to say thank you to them... if you can give those doggies a home, I'd be forever grateful - and so would they!"
Holden typed in the accompanying caption: "If you think you can help. Please contact North Surrey Emergency Vets. Moleseyvets@hotmail.co.uk. 0208 9791384. Att of Jackie / Grace. The small dog. (Yorkie ish) is called Chicken little .. at the moment. For your reference." (sic)
Before long, fans and famous faces flocked to the comments to applaud Holden for raising awareness for the animals in need, despite having to face her own terrifying ordeal with her dog.
"Thank you for using your platform to speak up for animals," one follower wrote in the comments.
A second echoed: "Hats off to you for doing this Amanda xx."
Elsewhere, a third weighed in: "Bless you Amanda - thank you for being their voice and hopefully they will get a loving home like they deserve."
A Place in the Sun and Homes Under the Hammer star Lucy Alexander also commented: "Awww beautiful dogs hope they find a home soon." (sic)
This isn't the only time over the long weekend that Holden has had fans talking, with many using social media to voice their thoughts on her BGT ensemble from Saturday evening.
Holden put on a rather risque display with her outfit choice for Saturday's semi-final, which even prompted co-star Simon Cowell to warn her to be "careful".
However, Cowell too wasn't immune to controversy during Saturday's show, coming under fire for his Golden Buzzer decision.
ITV viewers branded it a "waste" and "ridiculous" after Cowell used the Golden Buzzer to send 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson straight through to the show's grand finale.
Pearson will be joined by Stacey Leadbeatter in the finale after the budding singer finished top of the public vote on Saturday night.
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