Most of us want pets at some point in our lives, famous people included. There’s nothing better than bringing your four-legged best friend around the world with you or going home to a happily wagging tail. Whether you’re a Victoria’s Secret Angel, Billboard singer or just a regular person, an animal lover’s heart is all the same!
From plain puppies to fancily groomed pooches, let us introduce you to the world of celebrity dogs – through the eyes of their well-known owners. Let’s read about all the amusing stories and selfies these celebs share about their daily lives – and how they met their furry friends!
Gisele Bündchen with Scooby and Fluffy
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has three dogs in her home with husband Tom Brady. The Brazilian beauty and her athlete beau love dressing up the pups in New England Patriots dog-size jerseys and documenting them for their Instagram followers!
The dogs seem to be a hit with the children of the Brady-Bündchen household as well, their two kids Benjamin and Vivian – who named Fluffy, by the way – adore them with all their hearts. The squad includes Lua – who is a pitbull mix, beagle Scooby and rescue pup Fluffy, who seems to be a happy mix of different breeds!
Peter Dinklage with Kevin
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage seems to be forever grateful for his dog sitter for taking care of his buddy Kevin, which she must have done on multiple occasions in the past, too!
He won ‘best supporting actor’ nomination at the 2011 Emmy Awards and he took the time to mention pet nanny Kitty, who was watching over rescue pup Kevin for the time being. Truly this must mean that Kevin is a well-established member of the Dinklage family and that comes as no surprise with Dinklage being an avid animal rights activist.
Brooke Shields with Pepper
Actress and supermodel Brooke Shields seems to love traveling as much as meeting all kinds of animals on her journey – but her black coated pooch Pepper has won her heart completely.
Pepper seems to always be at his master’s side as according to Shields’ Instagram, she takes him everywhere with her. The Blue Lagoon star is happy to share all their shenanigans on social media and we are certainly happy that she does!
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with Hobbs
The Rock’s pet friend Hobbs is a movie star just like his famous owner. This adorable black and white Frenchie was, in fact, named after Johnson’s character in Fast & Furious. The pup certainly lived up to the name by being cast in the spinoff movie, Hobbs & Shaw in 2019.
Dwayne Johnson jokingly complimented Hobbs on his discipline and performance skills, which he mentioned is quite unlike “his owner’s”. Check Johnson’s Instagram as well for more cute photos of them!
Kaley Cuoco with Norman
Kaley Cuoco, our Penny from The Big Bang Theory is a total dog person and shares her and husband Karl Cook’s home with multiple pups. She emphasizes that adoption is the way to go if you are thinking about getting a pet and she even keeps horses, a goat, and a bunny at her menagerie!
The apple of her eye is 15-year-old Norman, though. Norman is a pitbull by breed and Cuoco said on Instagram that he’s the love of her life – besides her husband, of course, we assume!
Liam Hemsworth with Tani
Liam Hemsworth, well-known for his Hunger Games role of Gale Hawthorne, has pitbull girl Tani at his side. According to plant-based lifestyle advocate Hemsworth, Tani is a bit of a rascal at times!
He shared an image of her both on Twitter and Instagram, calling her “little brown nightmare”. We are sure they get along just fine, regardless, as Hemsworth also calls her his “true love”!
Ariana Grande with Toulouse
Vegan songbird Ariana Grande adores her pup Toulouse so much that she constantly includes him in her music videos. He is named after the popular Disney movie The Aristocats after the beige coated kitten in it.
Toulouse participated in the clips of the hit songs “No Tears Left to Cry,” “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings” as well as landing a Vogue cover shot with his owner. Grande made an amusing comment, thanking the magazine for letting her be in the background of her dog’s first cover photo!
Chrissy Teigen with Puddy, Penny and Pippa
Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend both actively share cute and funny stories of their family life on Instagram and that includes their pets! They have an undeniable sense of humor, but they are not afraid to get emotional, too.
In 2018, they went through the worst fear of any pet owner – their English bulldog, Puddy sadly passed away. Teigen poured her heart out about Puddy’s cute antics and the amazing albeit short time they shared together in the form of an Instagram post. These four-legged loyal creatures can indeed become a true member of any family and it’s undoubtedly heartbreaking when they pass on.
Ariel Winter with Her German Shepherds
Ariel Winter from the Modern Family has five dogs with boyfriend Levi Meaden as part of her family and there’s no telling if the pack will stop at this number!
They admit that they do employ some help when it comes to taking care of the dogs, especially when they are away from home. Thankfully their homestead includes a big land where they can freely expend their energy, running around and playing with each other. Winter admits that it can still get a bit chaotic, though, as the rascals tend to chase each other when they are inside the house, too!
Hugh Jackman with Dali and Allegra
Australian actor Hugh Jackman is as down-to-earth as you can get when it comes to Hollywood stars. He is a family man at heart and that includes taking care of his dogs, too!
Allegra, a terrier-poodle mix and Dali, the Frenchie are the stars of his Instagram account – Jackman says. Dali joined the Jackman family in 2010 and his name was inspired by his wonky ‘mustache’, reminding Jackman of late painter Salvador Dali. Allegra became part of the household in 2014 and now they both frequently appear in the form of adorable pictures on Jackman’s social media accounts.
Sophie Turner with Porky Basquiat
Sophie Turner has a thing for huskies it seems. It must have started when adopted her Game of Thrones co-star Zunni, who played her dire wolf, Lady in the show. Zunni lived until the age of 11 with Turner and her parents, as she was 14 at the time when she took her in.
When she got married to Joe Jonas they decided to adopt two more Siberian husky puppies, brothers named Waldo Picasso and Porky Basquiat, who both ended up having their own Instagram account. Sadly, Waldo was hit by a car in New York City and passed away due to his injuries. It was a sad accident that left the couple scarred – we hope that Waldo’s brother, Porky consoles them somewhat.
Jane Lynch with Millie, Rumi and Bernice
Glee actress Jane Lynch is proud to show off her team of puppies that include Millie, Rumi, and Bernice. She had a fourth rescue dog, Arbuckle, whose life was documented on his own Instagram account until his death. Arbuckle was a chronically overweight street dog living a tough life until his 8th year when he was adopted and rehabilitated by Lynch and her partner.
Arbuckle’s story inspired many people and advocated the importance of adoption. Lynch still muses over just how much love a dog can bring into people’s lives and continues to share the joy of being a pup parent on her Instagram account.
Chelsea Handler with Bert
Talk show host Chelsea Handler admitted that she just needs to have a fuzzy friend in her life. Her beloved dog and co-star of her shows named Chunk sadly passed away in 2018. She shared how empty she felt without him and this inspired her to adopt again.
This is how Chow Chows Bert and Bernice entered her life. They are the same breed as Chunk was and Handler is keen on making new happy memories with them, all the while remembering her good buddy when she looks at them!
Justin Theroux with Kuma
Beautiful silver-coated Kuma’s life had a rough start. She was a survivor of Hurricane Harvey and A Chance to Bloom Dog Rescue in Texas saved her from certain death when she was wandering the streets.
Originally named Sylvia, she had skin issues and she was a shy but gentle puppy. After rehabilitation, the rescue put her up for adoption and, much to their surprise, actor Justin Theroux was the first to respond! He immediately fell in love with her and renamed the pitbull girl ‘Kuma’ which means bear in Japanese. The duo has been inseparable ever since!
Katy Perry with Nugget
Photo by @katyperry / Instagram
Pop princess Katy Perry has more than 86 million followers on Instagram, and she shares the fame with her teacup poodle named Nugget! This tiny pooch gets to travel everywhere with her owner to never miss a performance, it seems – and fans love it when they take selfies together!
Nugget has landed herself an appearance alongside Perry in a commercial for Citibank’s Double Cash card – and is now the star of her own Instagram account at @Missnuggetperry!
Kristen Bell with Lola
Actress Kristen Bell is an enthusiastic animal rights advocate. She shares this passion with her husband Dax Shepherd and two kids Lincoln and Delta. They currently have three dogs – Lola, Mr. Shakes and Pat. Their fourth dog who happened to be a survivor of Hurricane Katrina named Sadie passed away at age 17. Bell comments that she loves the pups just as much as her children and considers them full-fledged members of her family.
She even starred alongside Charlize Theron in a video for shelter that promotes adoption rather than supporting breeders when it comes to accepting a new pet into your home, helping to highlight this very important topic.
Chris Evans with Dodger
Captain America star Chris Evans has a real-life sidekick in the form of Dodger. They have met on the set of the movie Gifted, where one of the scenes took place at an actual dog shelter. Evans didn’t realize at first that the dogs weren’t hired working dogs, and upon spending time there he fell in love with Dodger and adopted him
Dodger, whose shelter name was Benny is as popular as dogs go, having his own Twitter account as well. Check Evans’s Instagram for some charming selfies of the both of them!
Krysten Ritter with Mikey
Krysten Ritter’s pet pooch Mikey Mohawk has his own fanbase on Instagram and gets recognized on the street, just like a real celebrity! It’s hard to remain incognito with such a charming fellow on your side, isn’t it?
Ritter, the star of Netflix’s popular Jessica Jones series saw Mikey’s popularity as an opportunity to participate in something good. This is how they ended up being featured in the ASPCA’s 150 Days of Rescue campaign and they are working together with PETA, too!
Kylie Jenner with Bambi and Norman
Make-up mogul and reality star Kylie Jenner is a name everyone’s familiar with. But did you know she has a weakness for dogs? Of course, the Kardashians have had quite a few pets over the years, so Jenner is no stranger to taking care of animals.
The Italian greyhounds Lola and Norman are the ones who make an appearance on her social media the most, though. They seem to live the same lavish lifestyle as their owner- Jenner reportedly bought them a dog mansion that comes with air conditioning and heating!
Lady Gaga with Miss Asia
Singing divas seem to have photogenic pups – Lady Gaga’s French bulldog Miss Asia has managed to become the cover model of Harper’s Bazaar alongside her famous owner. She also participated in Coach’s 2015 Pups fall collection – sure enough, she’s super photogenic.
It comes as no surprise that Miss Asia has outgrown Mother Monster’s Instagram account – we bet she demanded to her her own! Taking after Gaga, she leads a lavish lifestyle and dog could envy. Miss Asia’s account features birthday parties, wearing expensive and fun with fellow puppy friends!
Miley Cyrus with Milky
Energetic singer Miley Cyrus is an established animal lover and plant-based lifestyle advocate. She has countless pets, but we decided to share this selfie of her with pup Milky – who was named after her Milky Milky Milk Tour, tied to her 5th studio album.
Cyrus has a plethora of pets: seven dogs, four horses, three cats, and one pig. She ended up having the custody of them after separating from her husband Liam Hemsworth this year.
Amanda Seyfried with Finn
Mean Girls actress Amanda Seyfried has a permanent companion alongside her, even when she’s filming. This charming fellow is called Finn and he’s 8 years old. They met when Seyfried was on the set of Big Love where she met Finn’s sister and decided to adopt an Australian shepherd puppy from the same litter of pups.
She even includes Finn in her contracts. It was love at first sight and she was set on traveling with her buddy right from the start – the pair even worked together for multiple animal charities since! Finn has his own Instagram account as well at @finnseyfried.
Michael Phelps with Legend
World-class athlete Michael Phelps is the proud owner of two dogs, French bulldogs Juno and Legend. Juno is a typical Frenchie who’s not too keen on swimming while Legend is quite the contrary! Phelps describes him as an energetic, crazy little fella.
Being a proud and responsible dog dad, Phelps has decided to team up with Nulo Pet Food accompanied by his pooches to represent a high-quality pet food brand that has everything a healthy dog needs. They shot charming advertisements together with Juno and Legend!
Orlando Bloom with Mighty
If you think this pooch looks familiar, you’re not mistaken. Orlando Bloom’s pup Mighty does share some similarities with a certain someone – Katy Perry’s Nugget, in fact. The celebrity couple got engaged this year and set to marry in December, and they post adorable pics of their dogs together, too.
Bloom loves to carry Mighty around for all kinds of outdoor activities, such as cycling or motorbiking. It helps that he’s quite small, contrary to his name! But being small doesn’t seem to hold him back from sporting all kinds of cool outfits – aviators, denim jackets, you name it!
Bradley Cooper with Charlie
One of the most iconic movies of 2018, A Star Is Born featured a very special guest actor. Bradley Cooper’s dog Charlie had a crucial role to play between lovers Ally and Jack and he easily captured the hearts of the audience.
Cooper’s decision of including his dog instead of paid working dogs for his film has managed to land him an Oscat award – which was created by PETA – for best director. PETA hopes to motivate other cinema personalities to pay more attention to the wellbeing of animals employed in movies.
Serena Williams with Lauralei and Chip
Tennis player amazon Serena Williams has to have a furry cuddle buddy or to with her at all times. Her two pooches Lauralei and Chip make frequent appearances on her Instagram, although Lauralei seems like the shy type, with Chip stealing the spotlight!
Chip is a Yorkshire Terrier and his full name is Christopher Chip Rafael Nadal, after Serena’s good friend and fellow tennis star. With his small stature, Chip has an easy time tagging along on his mom’s journeys!
Shay Mitchell with Angel
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell was determined to adopt a shelter dog, having searched high-and-low for the perfect companion. After allegedly looking through thousands of applicants, Mitchell found Angel, chill and totally relaxed in a shelter. Her calm demeanor and easygoing attituded reeled her in and they bonded instantly.
She’s very well behaved but as it turns out, Angel has developed a taste for expensive shoes. As in, destroying shoes! Her guardian, Mitchell states that now she has to keep her wardrobe on lockdown from her to protect her precious heels from becoming chew toys!
Simon Cowell with Freddie, Squiddly, and Diddly
If there’s one way to melt stone-cold X-Factor judge Simon Cowell’s heart- it’s dogs! He has three pooches: Freddie, Squiddly, Diddly and Daisy. All of them are Yorkies except Daisy who is a terrier mix and is the most recent addition to the pack.
Cowell loves his dogs so much that they share every aspect of their lives – including bathing together and dressing up for Christmas. Who would have thought meanie Simon Cowell has this soft side to him?
Olivia Munn with Chance
X-Men‘s Psylocke, actress Olivia Munn Met Chance, one of her two dogs while working with charity Cause for Paws. Both Frankie and Chance were adopted from a shelter and Munn Actively promotes and stands by adopting instead of buying pets.
She states that purebred Cavalier King Charles Chance ended up being so loving and well-natured that she decided to train him as a therapy dog. They intend to visit hospitals and nursing homes to spread the love between those who need it!
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi with Wolf and Augie
Who thought quirky and extroverted talk show host Ellen DeGeneres wanted to become a veterinarian as a child? Her career took another turn, but her love for animals stuck with her. She and her partner Portia De Rossi share their home with six pets in total.
They have three dogs – Wolf, Augie, and Kid and also three cats Charlie, George, and Chairman. They all share the same bedroom, according to DeGeneres. She has also released a collection in collaboration with PetSmart that must have been inspired by her four-legged family members!
Marc Jacobs with Neville and Lady
Fashion mogul Marc Jacobs took to managing the career of his beloved pets as well it seems. His bull terrier Neville has an Instagram account of more than 210,000 followers and he has his own stylish table book titled Neville Jacobs: I’m Marc’s Dog.
It’s the autobiography book of this adorable pup, but we also get a glimpse into the Jacobs empire’s inner workings, from his point of view.Neville has a way with the ladies, too, as he can count prestigious people such as Karlie Kloss and Hailey Baldwin among his friends!
Tom Holland with Tessa
Our Spider-Man, Tom Holland has a special lady in his life – she’s called Tessa and she is a pitbull. The duo got together in 2016 when she was just a little puppy and ever since they were inseparable.
They can’t seem to stop releasing cuter and cuter images and videos of their adventures – some of the hobbies include playing dress-up, sleeping together and traveling together. Tessa even attends red carpet events with Holland – talk about a power couple!
Zooey Deschanel with Dot and Zelda
New Girl star Zooey Deschanel decided to turn to the Bill Foundation when she decided on adopting a puppy friend for the first time. Who knew she would end up leaving with two? She picked Zelda first, but she quickly noticed another dog looking almost identical to her, like sisters.
When Dot was taken out of her cage, she and Zelda behaved like long lost sisters separated at birth! Deschanel decided that they just have to be together and took them both home. The more the merrier, right?
John Legend with Penny
If you’ve made it so far in our article, you must have read the one with Chrissy Teigen – it turns out her husband John Legend has a favorite pooch from the bunch because he was the one who took her home!
Teigen was super excited to add another Frenchie to the fold and Penny is special in more ways than one. She has a missing leg but this doesn’t stop her from being an energy bomb and a total party starter – she’s a lovebug, too, despite coming from an abusive background. Now she’s settled with the best forever-family!
Zendaya with Noon
Fashion icon and actress Zendaya though she would never have another pet after losing her black schnauzer, Midnight. She described him as one of the most loyal men in her life and that’s something to live up to – being with her since she was 8 years old.
She finally decided to fill the void with Noon, who resembles Midnight in appearance but is still young and rowdy. Zendaya seemingly enjoys being a new dog parent with all its ups and downs, though!
Kevin Hart with Roxy
Comedian Kevin Hart has two Doberman Pinschers, Roxy, and Riggs with wife Eniko Parrish. The Secret Life of Pets star shares some amusing facts about his daily life with these two rascals: he had to stop being naked around the house as the pups took that as an invitation to sniff him everywhere!
He doesn’t seem to learn or care and still ends up spoiling them with treats and cuddles. Out of the two, the younger Roxy is the especially mischievous one!
Jenny Slate with Reggie
Jenny Slate’s dog Reggie came into her life at the best possible time, she shares. She wanted to cheer herself up after a horrible job interview and stumbled upon senior pup Reggie. The Bichon Frise was stowed away at the corner of the store because staff thought that no one would want him – but Slate fell in love with him in that instant.
Reggie is now her constant companion, evidenced by her Instagram feed. He only has seven teeth but a huge heart – and that’s more than enough to live a happy life!
Jeff Goldblum with Woody
Lastly, here’s a pup who is a proper muse to his owner, called Woody. This ginger-coated standard Poodle is Jeff Goldblum’s friend and source of inspiration both in his daily life and his career. He speaks high praise of him, stating that dogs are just as spiritual and emotional beings as people are.
He was invaluable in helping Goldblum voice his character in Isle Of Dogs. He tried to embody Woody’s loving, protective nature and kind heart as well as his athletic approach to life. This five-year-old pup sure has an enthusiastic and grateful owner.
