Karen Taylor (played by Lorraine Stanley) has been dealt a series of heartbreaking storylines in recent years on EastEnders and was forced to confront her greatest fear when daughter

Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) was killed. However, the Taylor-Baker brood will welcome a new addition into the fold after receiving some upsetting news about their dog Bronson.  In

upcoming scenes, Bailey Baker (Kara-Leah Fernandes) will be devastated when Bronson takes a turn for the worse.  The youngster throws herself into a science competition at school but her

victory is short-lived when Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) returns from the vet.  She explains to Bailey that Bronson needs to be put down but the schoolgirl is desperate for them to save him.

incident as a sign and begs her dad to bring the dog home.  But when Mitch tells Karen, she points out that they can’t afford to take in an animal right now.  Later, Rainie (Tanya Franks)

and Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) notice Mitch is feeling down and hatch a plan when he admits he’s worried about Bailey.  Later, Mitch spots a missing dog poster at the Minute Mart and takes

it home so he can explain to Bailey why Banjo can’t stay.  But, when he arrives home, Karen has a change of heart and declares Banjo as the newest member of the family.  The concerned

father sees how excited Bailey is and rips up the poster but will he be able to keep quiet for long? In a recent interview, EastEnders star Lorraine opened up on how the family will cope

with the loss of Bronson.  She said: “He is such a part of the family. Bailey also really struggles with this situation, so Karen really wants to care for her.  “Bronson was a part of the

family, and when someone in the family goes it's never nice – especially adding to the fact that Chantelle is gone too.” “They are trying to grieve for Bronson the dog and things get

overwhelming and then more things go downhill from there,” the actress told Digital Spy.  _EASTENDERS CONTINUES ON BBC ONE TONIGHT AT 7.35PM._