It’s been over three decades since Pfeiffer donned her iconic catsuit for the role of Selina Kyle in 1992’s “Batman Returns.” Pfeiffer herself plays into the persona, with an Instagram bio reading “Cat Lady.” Of course, the words are likely a double entendre because she is, indeed, a lady with a cat.
In January of 2019, Michelle Pfeiffer even shared an Instagram post captioned, “It runs in the family. Meet Bella Blue, the catwoman in our house.” The video shows a long-haired cat licking Pfeiffer’s face. The second clip included in the post is from the memorable scene where Pfeiffer, as Catwoman, is licking Batman’s face.
But Pfeiffer doesn’t limit her love of animals to the feline variety. As Dogtime reports, last week, the actress took to Instagram again to share the news of her new rescue pooch, Dot. The picture posted by Pfeiffer shows her sitting on a sun-soaked lawn, cross-legged, kissing and cuddling a petite, white-haired puppy. The picture-perfect pup is a Terrier and Chihuahua mix. In the caption, Pfeiffer wrote, “Say hello to Dot, Bella’s new little sister. Thank you @tobiessmalldogrescue for this very special girl.”
The actress found her pooch at the Los Angeles-based Tobie’s Small Dog Rescue. The non-profit prides itself on their process of matching the perfect family to a dog in need. The Rescue requires meet-and-greets, as well as a home inspection. Tobie’s Small Dog Rescue prioritizes ensuring both the dog’s compatibility and safety with their new parents. Their website also notes that adoption fees range between $200 – $600. The cost helps to cover spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping the pups.
Tobie’s Small Dog Rescue updated their Instagram to reflect Dot’s adoption. Formerly called “Sailor,” the 1.5 pound pup is described as a fearless furball who is ready to offer endless love and companionship. The pint-sized pooch is so adorable that it’s easy to see how even cat lovers could fall head over heels in puppy love.
Dot isn’t the first dog to find a home with our eternal Catwoman. Other pooches have had long, happy lives with Pfeiffer, who rightly sees her pets as members of the family. Last year, on National Dog Day, Pfeiffer paid loving homage to her three departed dogs: Bear, Fred, and Lucy.
Perhaps we have social media to thank for the trend in more and more celebrities choosing to adopt rather than shop for their new fur-ever friends.
Recently, Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo — a known animal lover — was featured on another L.A.-based rescue’s Instagram. In their post, Pompeo was posing with her newest pooch, a chihuahua poodle mix named Tom. Earlier this month, Emmy-nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown also took to social media to share images of her two adopted pups in a dog stroller.
Whatever the motivation, it’s always heartwarming to see rescue dogs find homes. If you’re hoping to change the life of a rescue pup like Michelle Pfeiffer and her fellow celebrities have, there are great organizations near you looking for foster and adoptive dog parents. Before you begin your search, be sure to check out Dogtime’s guide to find the right animal shelter.
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