Kathryn Bernardo’s mother, Min Bernardo, stirred emotions online after posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram for Summer, the late pet dog once considered the “baby” of Kathryn and her former longtime boyfriend Daniel Padilla.
In her post, Mommy Min shared photos and videos of the garden spot where Summer is buried, adorned with sunflowers. The touching reel was captioned, “It’s been 3 years, Summeru! We still miss you!”
The background song she chose—Daniel Caesar’s 2023 hit ‘Always’—sparked even deeper feelings among fans. Some netizens noted that the song’s lyrics, “And I’ll be here, ’cause we both know how it goes / I don’t want things to change, I pray they stay the same always… / And I don’t care if you’re with somebody else / I’ll give you time and space, just know I’m not a phase,” seemed to carry a sentimental undertone, with some interpreting it as a subtle nod to Daniel.
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While the post was clearly meant to honor Summer, many KathNiel fans couldn’t help but reminisce about the couple’s decade-long relationship, as Summer had become a beloved symbol of their bond.
Fans quickly flooded the comment section with emotional messages: “Happy 3 years in heaven, Summeru, your parents @supremo_dp and @bernardokath love you very much.” “Summeru, Tatay Deej and Momma Kath miss you so much.” “Summer is so lucky to have pet parents like Kath and family. Her most beloved baby.” “Miss you, Summeru, we will never forget you. You’re part of the KathNiel family.”
Others thanked Mommy Min for keeping Summer’s memory alive, writing, “Thank you, Tita Min – you never change. You always know how to value things and make them matter. That’s why we stand strong together.”
Summer, who even appeared with Kathryn and Daniel in their 2020 lockdown series ‘The House Arrest of Us’, remains a cherished reminder of happier times.
Though neither Kathryn nor Daniel has posted their own tributes this year, Mommy Min’s post was enough to reignite nostalgia and affection among loyal KathNiel fans — proof that some memories, like Summer’s, will always live on.
