Andy Cohen reveals he gave his rescue dog Wacha away, because keeping him could have been "catastrophic" for his son - CBS News

After nearly seven years together, Andy Cohen revealed Friday that he has given up his adopted dog, Wacha.

Cohen said on Instagram that he decided to give Wacha to a new home after an "incident" a few months ago that appears to have involved his son.

In the emotional post, Cohen referred to Wacha as his "first baby" and his "pride and joy." He credited the dog with changing his life when he adopted him in 2013 from See Spot Rescued, which saved him from a West Virginia kill shelter.

"Over the nearly seven years that I've been blessed to have Wacha in my life, we have worked to address some occasional random signs of aggression," Cohen wrote, along with a video of him kissing and hugging the pup.

"No effort was spared in the attempt to help Wacha feel adjusted.".

Over the nearly seven years that I’ve been blessed to have Wacha in my life, we have worked to address some occasional random signs of aggression.

No effort was spared in the attempt to help Wacha feel adjusted.

Keeping him here could be catastrophic for Ben and worse for Wacha.

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"Keeping him here could be catastrophic for Ben and worse for Wacha.".

Cohen said he has already found a permanent new home for Wacha with his "second family" that watched him when Cohen was out of town.

And I miss the sound of his paws on the floor when I come home," Cohen said.