Nicky Watson's beloved Cricket found dead

FAITHFUL FRIEND: Nicky Watson's pet dog has been found dead. The model had owned Cricket for nine years.

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Model Nicky Watson's pet Chihuahua, Cricket, has been found dead on Matarangi Beach, Coromandel.

A woman close to Ms Watson said she had not slept since her dog went missing at the beach on November 24.

Cricket  was found dead yesterday morning.

The woman posted a notice about the missing dog on a website.

She said she had received a "general text" thanking those who tried to help find Cricket, owned by Ms Watson for nine years.

"It's sad for her. She's pretty upset."

She had searched the area with friends and put fliers up around the Whitianga area.