Opera superstar Bruno Pratico, in the role of Dr. Bartolo in The Barber of Seville, with his chihuahua Lisetta (above) who until her death would accompany him onto the stage as Dr Bartolo's dog.

Lisetta and Bruno are shown in the middle-photos in a couple candit shots taken by Bruno's lover/partner at their home in Bologna, Italy. Though Lisette is no longer with them, they still have two chihuahuas, Bea and Clara, and Bea has become the new Dr. Bartolo's dog performing around the world. Below is their heartwarming (and heartbreaking) video-tribute to Lisetta.