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Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and More Who Are Adopting or Fostering Pets: Photos

Stars’ best friends! Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and more celebrities have turned to their furry friends for comfort during the coronavirus outbreak — and many are providing forever homes to pups in need.

The “Slide Away” singer and ex-boyfriend Cody Simpson introduced their rescue pup Bo to their Instagram followers in March 2020, adding to Cyrus’ growing menagerie of pets. The Disney alum spoke with the owner of California’s Wagmor Luxury Spa, Hotel & Rescue, Melissa Bacelar, during a recent episode of her Instagram Live series and discussed how the current COVID-19 crisis has impacted animal shelters across the country.

“[Bo] was so shy when we first got him and he’s totally out of his shell now. He’s such a mama’s boy, which I love,” Cyrus told the shelter owner earlier this month.

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Gomez also used her platform to encourage fans to think of the canine companions who are in need of a safe home during this hectic time. “I would like to introduce my new family member, Daisy,” the Spring Breakers actress said during a livestream on Instagram later that month. “I know a few friends who are fostering right now, just to give animals a safe place … I couldn’t help it, I had to keep her.”

Not only does fostering or adopting a pet benefit the lucky pups who are given forever homes, but having the support of a pet is equally as beneficial for the new caretakers, especially during periods of high stress. For actress Camila Morrone, fostering her husky was “the single best decision” she could have made for her mental health during her self-quarantine.

“For all my friends showing interest in doing this, DO IT,” the Argentina native captioned a snuggly Instagram post of herself and her new pup, noting that fostering an animal in need is a life-changing experience. “You won’t regret it ❤️❤️❤️❤️ these sweet creatures need you so badly.”

After less than one year of marriage, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke decided to expand their family and adopted rescue pups Reese and Ryder. “Amanda slept with them for a week because they would cry alone —sometimes in the pen, sometimes on the floor by their side,” Cooke gushed over his wife in a February 2022 Instagram snap. “I always knew she would be an amazing mom but I underestimated how much joy these little girls would bring her as a dog mom, and how much love she would give them in return.”

Several months later, the Summer House costars’ lives with their dogs remained blissful.

“I don’t want to say perfect, but it’s been close to perfect,” Batula exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2022. “We have our two dogs right now and we are so happy with the little family that we have. It’s perfect. I would love more dogs. That’s in my future — more dogs!”

Scroll down to see which other stars have adopted or fostered dogs to help them get through their coronavirus isolation and beyond:

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Emma Roberts

“Our new family member… We love him so much! Rescued from @thelabellefoundation,” the Scream Queens alum wrote via Instagram in January 2023, alongside a photo of the chihuahua dachshund mix rescue.

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Vanessa Bryant

“My girls are happy. ❤️ Big Boy~ Loki 🐕,” Bryant captioned a March 2022 Instagram selfie with daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri alongside the German Shepherd.

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Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke

The Summer House costars, who wed in September 2021, revealed in February 2022 that they had adopted their two rescue dogs, Reese and Ryder.

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Kyle Richards

“Welcome to the family Smokey 💨🐻 We all love you so much already 🤍 When we heard Smokey needed a home my heart stopped,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared via Instagram in January 2022. “She looks just like Storm did as a baby but different coloring 🙏 My apologies in advance for the amount of posting I will be doing with this face ❤️❤️ #adoptdontshop.”

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Kristen Bell

In March 2021, the Good Place alum introduced the latest furry friend to join her family: Whiskey. “Before he was rescued he got in a fight with a truck and lost (a leg) but who needs four legs anyway?” she wrote via Instagram. “He and dog Brother Frank share my lap (see photo evidence), the girls adore him and Dad lovingly tolerates him. No more truck stops for you, buddy. Welcome home 💗.”

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Dan Smyers

The Dan + Shay songwriter and his wife, Abby Smyers, decided to adopt a 16-year-old chihuahua after fostering the dog and learning of its health issues.

“We’re glad this tiny pup is safe now and finally getting to feel love (possibly for the first time). she’s making great strides, and we even saw some tail wagging this afternoon (
). once she is healthy again, we’ll make sure she finds the perfect forever home. as always, please #adoptdontshop. 
,” the singer wrote on Instagram when the couple first started fostering the pup in February 2021.

Dan later gave fans an update that the couple decided to keep the new family member. “She was dealt a tough hand in her previous life, but we’re going to make up for lost love the rest of the time she has left,” the “Speechless” crooner said in a second Instagram post on March 2. “We’re unsure of whether she had a family before, but we’re happy to say that she does now as we’ve decided to officially adopt her as our 5th dog.”

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Scott Disick

The Flip It Like Disick star introduced his Instagram followers to the newest addition to his family — a tiny English bulldog — in February 2021. His youngest son, Reign, posed in striped PJs with the adorable pup resting in his lap.

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Lucy Hale

The Pretty Little Liars alum revealed on February 6 that she added another puppy to her squad — a cutie named Ethel. “My little family of 3,” she wrote via Instagram at the time, alongside a photo cuddling with her two dogs, including longtime pet Elvis. “Thank you Melissa and everyone at @wagmorpets for rescuing her & for all you do to find safe homes for these angels.” Hale also thanked Kristen Bell for fostering her new pooch, adding, “We love u🐾♥️.”

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Neil Patrick Harris

The How I Met Your Mother alum and his twins, Harper and Gideon, posed with their new golden retriever, Ella, on Christmas morning. “She has pretty much taken over our lives. She’s curious, clumsy, and sublime. Except for when she’s peeing everywhere. Or gnawing on everything. Which is always. Methinks we need some training. But first, I must go cuddle. Thanks, Santa. You rule,” he wrote via Instagram.

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Kate Hudson

“These little babies needed a home for a while over Christmas and I just couldn’t say no. Best decision ever ❤️ #firstfoster #pitbullsareangels #alwaysrescue,” the Almost Famous star gushed on December 19 as she introduced her Instagram followers to the two pit bull puppies she is fostering.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

The cookbook author announced on December 8 that her family adopted a hamster, New P. Butter, after the death of their hamster, Peanut Butter.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.

“Welcome to the family Kumi and Sato (they are 8 week old Akita twins),” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum wrote via Instagram in November 2020. “Be prepared for lots of doggie spam from me because they are beyond cute (and also because I won’t be going anywhere for awhile) #akita #akitasofinstagram.”

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Dave Franco and Alison Brie

“Welp, that didn’t take long. Introducing Otis & Max (aka Otis Henry Franco & Mad Maxine Fury Road) brother & sister, and the newest additions to our household. Care of @maedayrescue,” Brie wrote via Instagram sharing a photo of two kittens in August. “#Adoptdontshop.”

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Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma

The pregnant actress announced on November 15 that she and husband Koma were heading to Pennsylvania to pick up their newest family member … a St. Bernard puppy. “Easy like Sunday morning,” the Younger star captioned a photo of the pooch with her son, Luca. Koma also shared a snap of the pup, revealing her name is Winnie.

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Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry

On November 11, the Carnival Row star announced that the engaged couple fostered a new pup after the death of his dog, Mighty. “Time for a #cutedog photo   🤍 plz meet BUDDY, a one year old something & something mix    ,” he wrote via Instagram, sharing pics of the new puppy. “Nothing can replace Mighty man, but fostering this little guy has really filled my heart. If you’ve never fostered or are considering, I’d highly recommend it — it leaves two beings better off & remember what they say never judge a book by its cover.”

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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

 “Hi Tarzan❤️,” the “If I Can’t Have You” singer captioned a series of photos and videos on Instagram on November 3, introducing the couple’s new puppy to their fans. Mendes and Cabello added the golden retriever to their family while quarantining together in Miami.

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Ava Phillippe

Less than one week after revealing the death of her family’s French bulldog, Pepper, the daughter of Reese Witherspoon announced a new addition to their crew: rescue pup Benji. “What a wild & bittersweet week,” she captioned a series of Instagram pics of the pooch on October 25, thanking the Best Friends Animal Society in Utah for all of their hard work. “The day we lost Pepper just so happened to be the day I brought this sweet boy home with me … He loves to cuddle and meet new friends (human & canine) and has quickly adjusted to life in his new home environment.”

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Jennifer Aniston

The Friends alum introduced her new rescue puppy, Lord Chesterfield, via Instagram on October 11. “👋🏼 Hi! I’d like to introduce to you the newest member of our 🐾 family …. this is (a very tired) Lord Chesterfield ❤️,” Aniston captioned a clip of the white dog sleeping with a bone in his mouth. “He stole my heart immediately. A HUGE thank you to @wagmorpets for the incredible work you do. Grateful you take such great care of these rescues and find them their forever homes🙏🏼.”

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Channing Tatum

The Magic Mike actor announced via Instagram on October 4 that he adopted a Dutch Shepherd named Rooklin. “This is the newest member of the Tatum tribe. Meet ‘Rook’ or ‘Rooklin,’ [my] 12 week old Dutch Shepard [sic],” he wrote. “He’s gonna be a goon. After I lost my Lulu, I didn’t know when or if I’d be open to having another dog. But he sought me out and we met eyes and then some imprinting type s–t happened. Haha I just hope I can handle the little hood rat.”

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Jada Pinkett Smith

“Meet one of the new hosts of @redtabletalk,” the actress captioned a September 19 Instagram video. “Thank you to my brother and my friend for nearly three decades [Cesar Millan] for my birthday gift. Banditi a.k.a. Bandito.”

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Olivia Culpo

The model brought home her new pup, Oliver Sprinkles Culpo McCaffrey, in July. “Listening to spa music on our way home 🧘‍♀️ Welcome home Oliver Sprinkles!!!! 🐶,” she captioned the cute selfie.

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra

The “Jealous” singer and the Quantico alum announced on August 8 that they adopted a Husky-Australian Shepherd mix named Panda. “Our new family portrait,” Chopra captioned a photo via Instagram featuring the rescue dog and their German Shepherd Gino. “Welcome to the family, Panda! We adopted this little rescue (soon he won’t be so little) just a few weeks ago. We can’t be sure but he seems to be a Husky Australian Shepard mix…. and those eyes… and the ears!!!”

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Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid

The “New Rules” singer and the model introduced their rescue puppy, Dexter, via Instagram on August 1. “Our tiny best friend Dexter!!!” Lipa captioned a series of photos of the black pup, which has a white patch of fur on its chest. “Thank you @thelabellefoundation HE’S PERFECT.”

Hadid, for his part, wrote, “Our spirit companion came to us with a big number 7 on his chest.. some things are meant 2 be!!!!!!!! BIIG DEX.”

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Anna Camp

The Pitch Perfect actress revealed on July 26 that she adopted a new pup named Mira.

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Carly Pearce

“Hi. Meet June 🤍,” the country singer wrote via Instagram on July 1, announcing the arrival of her new pooch.

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Liev Schreiber

The Ray Donovan star showed off his new dog, Scout, via Instagram on July 1, after revealing a few days prior that his longtime dog Woody had passed away after being hit by a car earlier in the summer. The actor adopted his “new guy” from Tobie’s Small Dog Rescue.

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Shawn Booth

The Bachelorette alum adopted a puppy named Walter in June 2020 after his dog, Tucker, died that April. Booth also created a special Instagram page for his new pup.

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Sarah Paulson

The American Horror Story alum gushed over her “adorable” new puppy, Winnie, during a virtual appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 13. “She’s asleep in a little patch of sunlight right now,” Paulson added, joking that the small pup is “desperate” to socialize with other dogs. “She’s about 7 months, I got her when she was 6 months old. I rescued her from this place called Paw Works, have you heard of this place? It’s a wonderful organization.”

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Billie Eilish

The “Bad Guy” singer revealed on Monday, April 13, that she adopted a new dog to keep her company during quarantine. “As for this little nameless monkey, you are miiiiiiiiiine!!! 🥰,” she captioned the Instagram Stories update, sharing a photo of herself holding up her new pup.

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Kennedy McMann

“I’d like to introduce a new member of our family, a one mister Otis the pup,” the Nancy Drew actress wrote via Twitter on April 10, alongside a picture of her puppy. “Goodbye everyone forever I have a pup to snuggle.” McMann and her family welcomed the Maltipoo to their squad, after she admitted to being a “forever cat person.”

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Henry Golding

Another quarantine buddy! “So today was a hug day at the Golding house hold, we became foster parents for this little pup Stella. Sadly with Covid 19 alot of the adoption shelters still need to find homes for these beauty’s, what better way to share your home in quarantine than with a loving fuzzball,” the actor captioned an Instagram pic with his furry friend on March 31. Two days later, Golding shared a sweet video of Stella giving him a hug. “Someone woke up from a nap and needed a cuddle… I’d say it’s going pretty well so far ❤️ #adoptdontshop.”

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Sophia Bush

“To everyone out there doing #essential jobs — like folks in food services, healthcare, first responders, sanitation workers, and more — you’re all incredible and I’m so grateful to see the ways you’re moving in the world. ‘Inspired’ is an understatement,” the One Tree Hill alum captioned a photo of herself cuddling up close to her new rescue pup on March 27. 

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Cara Delevinge

“Fostering these cuties during quarantine and you should too! 🐶,” the Carnival Row actress revealed on March 26, holding puppies Bowie and Hendrix tightly in her arms. “Thank you @thelabellefoundation.”

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Tim Tebow

Newlyweds Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are growing their “happy family” with three new pups to add to their pack: Paris, Kobe and Chunk!

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Selena Gomez

“I know a few friends who are fostering right now, just to give animals a safe place,” the Disney alum told fans via an Instagram livestream, noting that her new pup Daisy was getting along with her longtime pooch, Winnie. “I couldn’t help it, I had to keep her.”

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Camila Morrone

By her fifth day of self-quarantine, the Mickey and the Bear star had already accomplished a long list of goals. “Today I: fostered a puppy who needed a home (anyone who is able to do this, should!!), semi-learned new guitar chords off YouTube (I’m a beginner peeps), and did a face mask,” Morrone wrote via Instagram earlier this month.

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Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson

The happy couple welcomed a new mixed Shepherd into their lives in March — and quickly showed off their “baby Bo” to their thousands of Instagram followers.

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Kyle Chandler

The Friday Night Lights alum and his wife, Kathryn, showcased their new family member after stopping by the Austin Pets Alive animal shelter in Austin, Texas. “Adopt Don’t Shop!” the actor reminded his fans via Instagram.