Though we might never get to meet our favorite celebrities in real life, thanks to social media, we often get a peek into what their personal lives look like when they're not making movies, music, or TV shows. While for some that means sharing their children, for others it means bragging about their furry friends every chance they get. Hey, anyone who is a dog owner — or even just a dog lover — would totally understand.
Everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Zendaya has shared glimpses of their pups online, and sometimes it's exactly the pick-me-up we need when we're scrolling through our Instagram feeds. Who's going to turn down the chance to look at seriously adorable photos of dogs? And since some of these stars have been documenting their lives with their furry BFFs since they were puppies, it's been so much fun to watch them change and grow, too.
Here, we've rounded up 20 celebs who have the cutest canine sidekicks ever. If they ever need a pet sitter, they know just where to find us!
Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner
When Joe Jonas shared this photo on Instagram, he captioned it, "Nap game strong," and honestly, who could argue with that? He and Sophie Turner are cuddled up with just one of their dogs here, Porky. They have two others in their family: a corgi and a golden retriever. Too precious!
Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra
While we're on the topic of Jonas dogs, here's another to add to the list. Nick Jonas posed with his German shepherd, Gino, for People's Sexiest issue, and while Nick's always been attractive, when he's posting with a dog by his side, it ups that hot factor just a little bit. Who doesn't love a good looking man who also has a dog?
Reese Witherspoon
Why, of course Reese Witherspoon would have matching hoodies with her dog! Here, she is hanging out with Minnie Pearl, who she and husband Jim Toth added to their family in 2020 after their pup Pepper died. It looks like Minnie is getting so much love from her mom!
Jill Duggar
After talking about the possibility of adding a four-legged friend to her family for a while, Jill Duggar finally took the plunge in 2021. She and husband Derick Dillard rescued this little lady, who they named Fenna, and ever since, their sons Israel and Samuel have seemed totally over the moon to have a new pal.
Lucy Hale
Former Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale does just about everything with her dogs (including star in commercials together), and it's easy to see why — this fuzzy little guy is too cute! In this photo, she's posing with her dog, Elvis, though she also has another dog named Ethel (who happens to still be a puppy these days).
Brittany Matthews & Patrick Mahomes
Before they became parents to baby Sterling, Patrick Mahomes and fiancée Brittany Matthews were already parents to their two dogs, Steel and Silver, who are a pit bull and a cane corso. They love them so much that their pups even have their own Instagram account, which gets updated pretty frequently.
Carrie Fisher
It's been a few years since Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher died, but her memory lives on in her dog's Instagram account. When she was alive, her pup Gary Fisher went everywhere with her, and his account is still often updated with throwback photos and pics of what his life looks like now.
Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick
Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe has always been an animal lover, so it was no surprise when she shared that she and fiancé Jason Tartick decided to adopt a golden retriever named Ramen — and then they added yet another dog to their family, Pino, a short time later. Too cute!
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend often share their family life with us, and yep, that includes their dogs. Though they were obviously heartbroken when their longtime pal Puddy died in 2018, in early 2020 they added their poodle, Petey, to the family, and he seems to be fitting in quite nicely.
Kim Kardashian
We've seen Kim (and the rest of her family) bond with tons of pets over the years, especially since North has gotten older and become an animal lover just like her mom. A couple of years ago, they welcomed a fluffy dog named Sushi into their fold, and she makes adorable Instagram appearances every now and then.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston has more than one furry friend who shows up on her social media from time to time. She has two dogs, and they both have pretty epic names: There's Lord Chesterfield, who joined the family in 2020, and her older dog, Clyde. (It sounds a little formal, but we think it's perfect.)
Megan Thee Stallion
Yes, Megan Thee Stallion has a dog named Foe Thee Frenchie, and yes, he has his own Instagram account — did anyone expect anything less? He's absolutely adorable, and of course he has his own collection of apparel for his fellow dogs to enjoy. What a precious pair!
Zendaya
Zendaya has a dog too — a miniature schnauzer named Noon. In the caption on this photo, the Euphoria star wrote that she should have used this photo for her Christmas cards — and honestly, we can't disagree with her there! Oh, well. There's always next year!
Amanda Seyfried
Considering the fact that Amanda Seyfried is a country girl these days, it practically goes without saying that she's used to caring for animals. But it's clear that her dog holds an extra special place in her heart. The Australian shepherd, named Finn, is simply too adorable.
Hilary Duff
Not only is Hilary Duff a mom to three kids, but she has also adopted several dogs over the years, and as we can see from this photo, they love her. She captioned this picture "fan club," and really, that phrase sums up dogs as a whole. They're always here to cheer us on!
Lana Condor
The star of To All the Boys I've Loved Before has always been super cute, but somehow, Lana Condor is even cuter when she's posing with her dog. World, meet Emmy, who is obviously very loved and also has her own Instagram (boasting more than 40,000 followers, no less).
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has been a longtime advocate of rescuing animals, so it's no surprise that she's always got plenty of dogs running around. The one featured in this photo is Beanie, but Miley also has three more pups named Emu, Angel, and Bo, along with two pigs. Her house must get pretty noisy!
Tori & Zach Roloff
Little People, Big World stars Tori and Zach Roloff have two children, but really, when we count their dog, they have three — that's how close they are. Their Bernese mountain dog, Murphy, seems like a total sweetheart, and he's always ready to love on kids Jackson and Lilah.
Kate Hudson
Add Kate Hudson to the list of celebs who just adore their pups. In March 2021, the Music star took to Instagram to admit that she is a "foster fail," and that she and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa decided to adopt the Doberman who had been staying with them. Guess they just couldn't let that cutie go.
Katy Perry
OK, Katy Perry's teacup poodle, Nugget, is so cute we can't even believe he's real. Sometimes, he dresses up in costumes alongside his mom, and he's often spotted out and about with Katy and fiancé Orlando Bloom. Here's hoping he's a good BFF to his new little sister, Daisy Dove.
