When I saw the headline with “Kaley Cuoco” and “addition to her family” I thought she and hubby Tom Pelphrey had announced they’re expecting since they have been vocal about wanting to expand their family. But they’re both mega animal lovers and activists, so in this instance the happy news was about Red, the senior dog Kaley and Tom have adopted. Red was being fostered by a “friend of a friend,” and Kaley was just helping find him a forever home. Well, she did succeed in that endeavor!
Kaley Cuoco has happily welcomed a new member to her pack.
On Thursday, the animal lover and activist revealed she and partner Tom Pelphrey are now parents to a senior dog named Red. Cuoco explained in an Instagram post that she had initially been working to get Red adopted after he was found walking on the streets and was later fostered by a friend of a friend. The actress paid to get his teeth fixed and for his veterinary care. Ultimately, she took him in herself. “We ended up finding him a home,” she said in her Instagram video. “It was just our home.”
It sounds like Red has adjusted well to joining Cuoco’s family — which includes an array of animals — as she noted he’s been running around with her other dogs, loves cuddling on the couch, and has let her kiss him on the head after being afraid to be touched near his face.
“I knew Red belonged in our pack, I was just in denial for a while. At last here we are, and we love our newest senior family member, our expert drooler. 👅,” she wrote on Instagram. “He also doubles as my heating blanket every night — he always sleeps right next to me. Isn’t he so sweet.”
As she put it in her video, “Red is super special. I somehow knew he was going to end up with us.”
Things I’ve learned about Red from Kaley’s full Instagram video below: He is a chestnut-colored chihuahua; he has no teeth which makes for a distinctive bark; he has that fabulous feature where his tongue hangs out on the side of his mouth; he seems to be enjoying his new pack of what appear to be mostly other chihuahuas, although he prefers snuggling with a human. And he is just friggin’ adorable! Adopting a senior pet is a really beautiful thing to do. Lucky turn up that Red is liking his new canine family. Kaley acknowledged the mayhem of her household, saying “Once you have 2 dogs, what’s three? Or four? Or five?” To which my answer is, a lot more! But Kaley and Tom have the hearts and the means to take in multiple rescues, so it’s wonderful that they are giving these pups (and other animals!) new homes. Congratulations on the latest addition to the Cuoco-Pelphrey household!
I always said that I want to adopt a cat that has been at the humane society for a long time. I just had to put down my 16 year old cat three weeks ago and now I’m not sure I can take the sadness again. I admire people that can do it and I hope I can too.
So sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet hurts like losing a human family member, sometimes more.
I am so sorry you lost your baby. It’s such an aching pain. Sending you lots of hugs!
Much love to you. It’s a very hard decision to make to take them. I am absolutely certain to that your cat had a great life with you. When and if you are ever ready again another cat will be lucky to have you. 💜
Thanks everyone. It’s hard but my home doesn’t feel like a home without a pet. I’m conflicted lol.
We had to put our pet down unexpectedly and it was pretty devastating. More so than I remember from losing childhood pets. I hope you find a new pet soon, not to replace the one you lost but to bring new cheer and love into your home.
Gah. I’m so sorry. 🙁
My husband is at the vet today with our 16-year-old kitty because she suddenly started having coughing/wheezing spells. I’m terrified it is lung cancer. No matter how much you’re aware of a senior pet’s fragility, you can never truly prepare. Sigh.
Good thoughts being sent your way!
Sending you love and light!
I am so sorry for your loss! Sixteen years — what a gift, what a blessing you were in their long life. We don’t deserve kitties. Much love to you as you mourn the passing of your sweet baby.
I’ve got two dogs and we’ve decided we’ll be a one dog household after these two so I don’t think I agree with her take lol.
I am all about adopting seniors! they walk slower (like me) they don’t chew up your house. They are so grateful for their second (or their) chance. Right now I have a puppy and it’s crazy, I can barely keep up with him.My next dog will be another senior.
Awwwww Red is such a cute little sausage! ♥
If I had a huge house and a bunch of money I would be ALL about adopting animals, especially seniors or animals who struggle to get adopted. I’d also give millions to shelters and rescue groups, if I could.
Same, Kitten! I’d have a menagerie and would donate to animal rescue organizations.
She truly is amazing with her big heart. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs now. Can’t add anymore because my oldest cat and youngest dog would NOT allow it. But if we ever get any in the future, it would definitely be an adult pet.
My parents have adopted TWO senior chihuahuas who were also missing all of their teeth. One was also mostly blind and was found wandering through their neighborhood, likely abandoned (WTF?!?!?! people are awful) … But Little One and Dorinda hit the jackpot with my parents and both got to live out their golden years in the lap of luxury before passing on peacefully in my mom’s arms. Both times, my mom was inconsolable (understandably) but took comfort in knowing that she gave these old girls the best send-off to the Rainbow Bridge. Senior pets are the best, they bring such a specific joy and peace into their human’s lives.
It’s great that she adopted an older dog with health issues. But, it is not for everyone, it takes a lot of time and care, We have a dog with eating challenges (she has megaesophagus) and she needs specially prepared food and water, medication, and there is constant cleaning of, well, puke. That said, we wouldn’t want it any other way, but anyone thinking about adopting an animal with health issues should give it serious thought and not go into it solely because of a cute way their tongue hangs outside the mouth. I’m sure Kaley Cuoco has the means to care for special needs animals, but not everyone does and I worry that this article does not really address those needs.
I would love to have another but have one large dog, two kids and a hubby. The kids want another large dog (a German Shepard) and I feel like it’s too much to add another large hairy mammal this house (apologies to my hubby).
I am definitely going for two small seniors next time as the kids will both be out of the house with no say!!
As someone who fosters special needs pups “what’s one more” tends to be my motto too 😂
I lover her and Tom so much. Red is the cutest. I love senior animals. My husband and I always have room for one more.