Famous Duos That Welcomed Fur Babies into Their Homes: Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, and Beyond
Discover the heartwarming stories of celebrity couples who have embraced the joy of pet adoption together From Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox to Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, these famous duos have opened their hearts and homes to furry companions
Many celebrity couples choose to further strengthen their bond by adopting a new pet, and this holds true for stars like Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The couple, who tied the knot in December 2018, have expanded their family with the addition of three rescue dogs.
Chopra Jonas, who had Diana prior to her marriage, presented Jonas with Gino as a gift in November 2019 to celebrate their first anniversary. Exactly one year later, they welcomed Panda, a mixed breed of Husky and Australian Shepherd, into their family through adoption.
On the other hand, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar opted to adopt a pair of Akita dogs in December 2020.
“Puppies are more challenging [than kids],” Prinze Jr. revealed exclusively to We. “With kids, you can think ahead and say, ‘Okay, when they grow up, if I treat them nicely, they will take care of me.’ But with dogs, you know that as they age, it's your responsibility to take care of them even more.”
Prinze Jr. and Gellar, who tied the knot in September 2002, surprised their daughter Charlotte and son Rocky, born in 2009 and 2012 respectively, with the adorable canines. “We celebrated Christmas a little early,” Prinze Jr. shared with Us. “We got the kids a trampoline because we had the space. And as the ultimate gift, we got them puppies.”
Scroll below to see which celebrity couples adopted pets:
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Celebrity Couples Who Adopted Pets Together: Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra and More
Many celebrity couples choose to further strengthen their bond by welcoming a new furry addition to their family, and Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are no exception. Following their wedding in December 2018, the couple has lovingly adopted three rescue dogs.
Chopra Jonas, who had Diana before getting married, presented Jonas with Gino as a gift in November 2019 to celebrate their first anniversary. A year later, they welcomed Panda, a delightful mix of an Australian Shepard and a Husky, into their family through adoption.
In December 2020, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar followed suit by adopting a loving pair of Akita dogs.
"Puppies pose more challenges compared to kids," Prinze Jr. exclusively shared with We. "With kids, you might think, 'Okay, if I treat them well, they'll take care of me when they're older.' But with dogs, it's like, 'Wow, when they grow up, I'll have to take even better care of them.'"
Prinze Jr. and Gellar, who got married in September 2002, pleasantly surprised their daughter Charlotte and son Rocky, who were born in 2009 and 2012, respectively, with the addition of the dogs. "We decided to celebrate Christmas a little early," Prinze Jr. revealed to Us. "We got the kids a trampoline because we had enough space. And the ultimate surprise was giving them puppies."
Scroll below to see which celebrity couples adopted pets:
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Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed
The Love Is Blind season 1 alums share two dogs: Sparks and Theo. Toy poodle Theo was adopted in November 2023.
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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher
In February 2023, the country singer announced a new addition to her family — an adopted dog named Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Nilla Fisher. Underwood expressed her gratitude to @pincdogrescue for bringing puppies to the venue and finding the perfect pup for her family. The dog has been happily playing at home with her boys, Penny and Zero, who have welcomed their new sister. Underwood also thanked Pawsitive Impact NC Dog Rescue for their amazing work and for bringing this sweet girl into their lives.
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Anna Redman and Chris Bukowski
"We have welcomed a new addition to our family! Introducing Dolly Jo Bukowski-Redman, our adorable puppy who has captured our hearts," shared the Bachelor season 25 alum on Instagram in November 2022. "Although we actually brought her home a few months ago, she has been diligently attending puppy school *insert cheesy graduation picture here*. But now, she is finally here with us, and our happiness knows no bounds."
Bukowski replied to his girlfriend’s post, revealing that their dog is a Schnauzer and poodle mix and weighs around 12 pounds.
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Amanda Stanton and Michael Fogel
"Two years ago, during our first date in Aspen, we discussed our shared desire to have a Bernese Mountain Dog and name him Moose," revealed the Bachelor in Paradise alum in an Instagram post from October 2022. "In a serendipitous turn of events, this adorable little boy found us in Aspen, and we believe it was destined to be. Please join us in welcoming Moose to our family."
In addition to Moose, the couple, who tied the knot just a month before, also have a furry companion named George.
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Faye Winter and Teddy Soares
The Love Island UK season 7 finalists welcomed a four-legged addition in September 2022.
"When they became a family of three," they captioned a collaborative Instagram post, accompanied by a photo featuring their newly adopted puppy.
Although the couple publicly announced their separation in February 2023, they have not yet disclosed the arrangements regarding the custody of their furry companion.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The royal couple adopted a senior rescue dog, named Mamma Mia, in August 2022.
“The duchess personally reached out to me,” stated Shannon Keith, an animal rights lawyer and head of the Beagle Freedom Project, as she revealed Meghan’s initial inquiry to the Los Angeles Times. Shannon Keith further shared that Meghan, holding Mia, expressed her decision to adopt her and emphasized her preference for older dogs in need of assistance rather than opting for a Christmas puppy.
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Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk
“Puppy Love is absolutely delightful!
Introducing our newest family member, Dash!
He thoroughly enjoys chasing after a ball, snuggling cozily on the couch, and exploring the world with his curious mouth,” shared the Bachelor alum alongside a captivating Instagram photo from August 2022, where they were joined by the football player and their adorable Bernedoodle puppy.
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Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin-Solis
"After submitting numerous adoption applications and giving each puppy a pre-named placeholder in the hope of becoming their new pawrents, our small family has now expanded to include four additional limbs and a lively wagging tail," the Bachelor in Paradise alumni excitedly shared on Instagram in July 2022. "Everyone, please welcome our newest addition, Eleven! (If you know, you know) - however, we haven't finalized his name yet."
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Gemma Chan and Dominic Cooper
The Eternals actress, along with Cooper, who were initially romantically connected in 2018, are the proud owners of a rescued cat called Mr. Kitty. Chan spoke openly about their furry companion, describing him as "the most affectionate cat in the world" in an interview with Harpers Bazaar UK in July 2022.
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Jonathan Van Ness and Mark London
"Introducing Mark and my newest addition, Rose," the Queer Eye personality announced alongside an Instagram photo in July 2022, featuring the two of them with their canine companion. "Since rehoming our beloved Pablo earlier this year, my heart has felt a sense of longing. Pablo's temperament and my frequent travels, coupled with being constantly surrounded by people, left him feeling miserable."
The hairstylist went on to share their gratitude: "Thankfully, we have wonderful friends who have taken Pablo in, and he is now thriving and incredibly happy. I reached out to @safeinaustinrescue and asked Jamie if there were any puppies in need of a loving home. To my delight, she said yes! It's important to remember that Safe in Austin is not an adoption shelter, but rather a therapeutic haven for animals and a place of healing for people."
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Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox
Ahead of the twosome’s nuptials, they adopted a Bengal cat named Whiskey.
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Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee
The Step Up star and the Broadway alum, who share son Callum, rescued dog Wylie in December 2021.
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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas
The “Jealous” performer and the India native frequently gush over dogs Diana, Gino and Panda via their social media pages.
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Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke
In October 2021, right after their wedding, the stars of Summer House decided to foster two adorable pups named Reese and Ryder. Then, in February 2022, they made the heartwarming announcement that they had officially adopted these two dogs.
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
During a March 2021 episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, Ripa revealed that the Consueloses had reached a decision to adopt Lena. Ripa expressed her concern about not wanting their older dog, Chewie, to feel replaced in any manner. She went on to share a heartwarming moment where Chewie was seen sitting outside Lena's crate, with their noses touching.
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Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert
“We’re back to being dog parents. Meet Alastor Moody ,” the Virginia native captioned a January 2022 Instagram post of the new pup.
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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard
The Counting On alums adopted a Belgian Malinois dog named Fenna in March 2021.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick
The former Dancing With the Stars champ, who adopted dog Ramen before she started dating Tartick, and her now-fiancé adopted golden retriever Pinot in December 2019.
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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
In January 2021, Alves, who tied the knot with the Oscar winner in June 2012, took to Instagram to express her thoughts on adding another 2-month-old puppy to their family. "If you thought I was crazy for getting a 4-month-old puppy...well, how about getting another one that's 2 months old!! ️️" she wrote. Alves acknowledged the challenge ahead with a humorous tone, stating, "Yep, I definitely have my work cut out for me in the coming months! With 3 kids, 2 older dogs, 2 pups, 1 cat, and my mother-in-law!"
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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum and Prinze Jr. named their twin pups Sato and Kumi.
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Alison Brie and Dave Franco
The Glow alum and Franco, who tied the knot in March 2017, rescued cats Otis and Max in August 2020.
