As if Chris Evans needed any more fans, he wooed dog lovers by giving an interview while playing with puppies and senior dogs. The “Captain America” actor spent the interview playing with pups young and old. Also, he talked about the special joy that comes from earning an older pooch’s trust.
Evans’ love for his own dog serves as a great reminder that adult dogs, and especially members of the bully family, often get overlooked at shelters.
Chris Evans and his dog, Dodger
It’s no secret that Evans loves his dog, Dodger. The actor has often fawned over his pup. He even has the pooch’s name tattooed in all caps on his chest.
Prior to Evans’ hiatus from social media, he posted an adorable selfie with Dodger. In an interesting twist of fate, Evans found Dodger while filming a scene at a kennel for the movie “Gifted.” He chose to bring Dodger home, making him one lucky pup.
Evans posted a video of his and Dodger’s first meeting on National Pet Day in 2019. In the caption for the video, Evans wrote that he “knew right away that [Dodger] was coming home with [him].” He also declared, “Rescue dogs are the best dogs!”
Advocating for shelter dogs
We’re glad that Evans advocates so strongly for adopting shelter dogs. Shelters are often full of adult dogs, and especially bully breeds like Pit Bulls and Boxers.
There are many myths surrounding adopting an adult dog. One common misconception is that they are untrainable. However, a dog’s ability to learn and take to training relies heavily on their personality rather than their age.
In actuality, adult dogs can be easier to train than puppies. Adult dogs also have more fleshed-out personalities, which makes it easier to decide if a pup is the right fit for you.
Another misconception about adult shelter dogs is the notion that they did something to be in that position. This is simply not true. Dogs can end up in a shelter due to a variety of reasons, none of which are ever their fault.
