There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.
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Stephen Colbert and Aubrey Plaza Tell Hilarious Lies to Get Puppies Adopted
Recently on The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert and actress Aubrey Plaza teamed up for a segment called “Rescue Dog Rescue” to help get some super cute pups adopted from the North Shore Animal League America. To counter the usually sad adoption ads, specifically the classic one starring singer Sarah McLachlan, Colbert is using hilarious made-up facts about each puppy to get them forever homes. “Because if you’re not willing to lie for an adorable puppy, then you belong in a shelter.” said Colbert. Plaza said that Ace, a hound-mix is “unlike every other dog you’ve met, people say Ace’s breath smells like freshly baked muffins.
Patrick Stewart Takes Home a Rescued Pitbull to Find her a Forever Home
When we thought we couldn’t love Sir Patrick Stewart anymore, he goes and takes in a rescued pit bull named Ginger. In between all the time needed to promote his new film Logan with Hugh Jackman, he’s found the time to help the ASPCA and Wags and Walks to help find Ginger a new home. Patrick Stewart – pitbull rescue Ginger Ginger was bred for illegal pit bull fighting, but is very lucky to be rescued and spend some quality time with Professor X himself.
Real Housewives Star Lisa Vanderpump Opens Beverly Hills Dog Rescue Center
Lisa Vanderpump, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules, is also known for her love of dogs. Not only does she own 8 dogs with many of them rescues, she runs the Vanderpump Dog Foundation which promotes the humane treatment for dogs around the world. Her brand of luxury pet accessories Vanderpump Pets also donates a percentage of sales to support her foundation.
Boo the World’s Cutest Dog Makes $20,000 a Week
Boo the Pomeranian, aka The Cutest Dog in the World, pulls in a cold million annually for his human. He is a Teddy Bear Pom with a short snout and a crown of big, bushy ginger fur. He keeps his locks closely clipped, has 17 million Facebook followers and resembles a miniature, fluffy bear.
Daniel Craig Teams Up With Cute Puppies For Charity
James Bond, puppies, and charity. What’s not to love? Daniel Craig has teamed up with Omaze, a website that organizes contests and giveaways to benefit various charities.
Tuna the Chiweenie Has a Line of Merchandise, Modeling Contracts, and a Book Deal
Meet Tuna, the Chiweenie with a recessed-jaw, neck wrinkles that would make a turkey jealous and over a million Instagram followers. Tuna was found abandoned and alone on the side of the road. His rescuer brought him to a farmers market and, as fate would have it, he met Courtney Dash.
Tinkerbelle’s Story: From rescue dog to fashion model
This is the amazing rags to riches story of Tinkerbelle, who started life on the streets, but soon found herself walking the runway instead for top fashion brands. Tinkerbelle, a New York native, is a papitese (papillon-maltese mix) that was selected from a shelter by Ralph Lauren for their “The Dog Walk” print and video campaign to support Dog Adoption Month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tinkerbelle The Dog® & Belle (@tinkerbellethedog) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tinkerbelle The Dog® & Belle (@tinkerbellethedog) Since her lucky break, she’s walked the runway from Levi’s, Converse, Hurley and Vivienne Hu.
Meet Picasso, The Rescue Pitbull-Corgi Mix With a Special Snout
We’d like you to meet Pablo and Picasso, two lovable rescue dog brothers that are a unique pitbull-corgi mix. The pair is named after the famous artist Pablo Picasso, with Picasso’s unique face reminding of the artist’s unique paintings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luvable Dog Rescue (@luvabledogrescue) Coming from a breeder that couldn’t find a buyer for Picasso, gave him up to a shelter.
Lil Bub the ‘mysterious alien woman’ Raises over $300,000 for ASPCA
Lil Bub the ‘mysterious alien woman’, perma-kitten, under-cat and general inspiration to human and feline-kind alike has raised over $300,000 for Lil BUBS Big FUND proceeds of which go to the ASPCA. The featherweight kitty (weighing in at a whopping 3.9lbs) was born Polydactyl (with extra toes), with dwarfism and the bone disease Osteopetrosis (the opposite of Osteoporosis). The cat is toothless and has an underdeveloped jaw causing her tongue to perpetually stick out.
Taylor Swift’s Cat Insulted by Comedian John Cleese
Taylor Swift is a known cat lover with her two Scottish Folds, Olivia and Meredith Grey, celebrities themselves. John Cleese is also a collector of cats and has 5 Maine Coons. When these two feline enthusiasts with completely different types of cats appeared on The Graham Norton Show, their claws came out.