Matthew McConaughey's Pets

After the tragic loss of Ms. Hud, McConaughey revealed Foxy on Oprah Winfrey’s show in February 2006. This red heeler is a breed of Australian cattle dog, which are descendants of the dingo. Foxy has appeared many times in the tabloids, thanks to his human often being photographed running shirtless on the beach.

B.J. was McConaughey’s next rescue dog after Foxy, with initials that stand for “Beef Jerky.” B.J. is the white dog in the middle of this photo. He shared a crazy story about B.J. on The Graham Norton Show that involves BJ, a giant ram and throwing his baby down a cliff to escape. Check out the video for the full story.

Camila Alves has a rescue mutt named Bigi, who she also calls “Cheesy”.

Ms. Hud was a lab/chow mix that McConaughey picked up from a pound in Arizona in 1993. They were very close and traveled everywhere together. Sadly in 2005, Ms. Hud was diagnosed with cancer and had to be put to sleep.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves adopted a white four-month-old rescue dog in January 2021.

New addition to the family. What was I thinking!!! 4 months old …THANK YOU  @humanesociety for what you do!! This little one has a home now!

@camilamcconaughey, Instagram, Janaury 2021

And just two days after adopting a white pup, Camila Alves revealed they adopted a black puppy!

If you thought…what was I thinking with a 4 month old puppy…well how about with another one that’s 2 months old!! Yep, got work cut out for me in the next months! 3 kids, 2 older dogs , 2 pups, 1 cat and my mother in law again, THANK YOU @humanesociety for helping this little guy find his home!! I mean… come on…found on the streets and with this little face he had to come home!

@camilamcconaughey, Instagram, January 2021

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves have two rescue cats. And the ginger tabby and black kitty both look very happy to be roommates in their furever home!

Like with her husband, Camila Alves has always loved dogs. She’s seen here with her first dog, Bobby (who happens to look a lot like her recent adoption).

I was a bit of a tomboy growing up with a lot in my mind always! I am not much of a tomboy now but I still have a lot in my mind…always!! My first dog here was named Bobby. He wouldn’t stop stealing our food he was very naughty! (I thought it was funny) My dad gave him away… so I think that’s part of why I want every animal I see!

@camilamcconaughey, Instagram, September 2020