Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista Will Spend Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Finding Homes for Pups

Mar. 15, 2025

Dave Bautista (left) and Drew Barrymore with their rescue dogs.Photo:ASPCA (2)

ASPCA (2)

Drew BarrymoreandDave Bautistawant you to take home a shelter dog today.The stars and rescue dog parents recently partnered with theASPCAto celebrate October’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Barrymore and Bautista know firsthand the joy ashelter pupcan bring to a family, so for the month of October, the actors are helping others find this happiness.Throughout the month, both celebrities will post adoptable dogs on theirsocial mediachannelsin an effort to find homes for the chosen pups and raise awareness aboutthe importance of pet adoption and fostering.Barrymore and Bautista will also share information aboutthe Rescue Effect campaign— which stresses how pet adoptions help shelters — to help increase interest in pet adoption even further.According to the ASPCA, many of America’s animal shelters are in crisis, with 6.5 million animals entering U.S. shelters in 2023 and limited resources to care for them. Of those 6.5 million animals, 3.2 million were dogs, and of those canines, only 2.2 million found homes. The Rescue Effect shows how adopting or fostering a pet relieves the strain on shelters and their resources and makes space in shelters for new rescue animals in need.Drew Barrymore with her rescue dog on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show".ASPCA"We are thankful for the support of Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista, who have proven to be compassionate ambassadors for dogs in shelters," Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO, shared in a statement to PEOPLE. “This Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we hope Drew and Dave’s efforts will inspire the public to adopt or foster a pet, making an impact that ripples throughout shelters nationwide while creating space for more dogs in need.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Barrymore and Bautista have already made an impact through pet adoption.The Drew Barrymore Showhost is the pet parent ofseven adopted animals, including her rescue pup Douglas. Barrymore also cares for four cats, a snake, and a bearded dragon.Dave Bautista with his four rescue dogs.ASPCABautista also has numerous pets. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactor is the proud dad of four rescue pit bullsand advocates for the breed, addressing the misconceptions pit bulls can face.“Every day, my rescue dogs, Ollie, Maggie, Penny, and Talulah, show me why all shelter pets deserve compassion, care, and unconditional love. They’ve changed my life in the best way as much as I’ve changed theirs,” said Dave Bautista. “By choosing to adopt, I not only gave them second chances at life but also helped create room at my local shelter for other rescue pets to find good, loving families. A positive future for shelter pets starts with someone like you or me.“Visit the ASPCA’s websiteto learn more about Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and meet rescue pets looking for loving homes,

Drew BarrymoreandDave Bautistawant you to take home a shelter dog today.

The stars and rescue dog parents recently partnered with theASPCAto celebrate October’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Barrymore and Bautista know firsthand the joy ashelter pupcan bring to a family, so for the month of October, the actors are helping others find this happiness.

Throughout the month, both celebrities will post adoptable dogs on theirsocial mediachannelsin an effort to find homes for the chosen pups and raise awareness aboutthe importance of pet adoption and fostering.

Barrymore and Bautista will also share information aboutthe Rescue Effect campaign— which stresses how pet adoptions help shelters — to help increase interest in pet adoption even further.

According to the ASPCA, many of America’s animal shelters are in crisis, with 6.5 million animals entering U.S. shelters in 2023 and limited resources to care for them. Of those 6.5 million animals, 3.2 million were dogs, and of those canines, only 2.2 million found homes. The Rescue Effect shows how adopting or fostering a pet relieves the strain on shelters and their resources and makes space in shelters for new rescue animals in need.

Drew Barrymore with her rescue dog on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show”.ASPCA

ASPCA

“We are thankful for the support of Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista, who have proven to be compassionate ambassadors for dogs in shelters,” Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO, shared in a statement to PEOPLE. “This Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we hope Drew and Dave’s efforts will inspire the public to adopt or foster a pet, making an impact that ripples throughout shelters nationwide while creating space for more dogs in need.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Barrymore and Bautista have already made an impact through pet adoption.The Drew Barrymore Showhost is the pet parent ofseven adopted animals, including her rescue pup Douglas. Barrymore also cares for four cats, a snake, and a bearded dragon.

Dave Bautista with his four rescue dogs.ASPCA

Bautista also has numerous pets. TheGuardians of the Galaxyactor is the proud dad of four rescue pit bullsand advocates for the breed, addressing the misconceptions pit bulls can face.

“Every day, my rescue dogs, Ollie, Maggie, Penny, and Talulah, show me why all shelter pets deserve compassion, care, and unconditional love. They’ve changed my life in the best way as much as I’ve changed theirs,” said Dave Bautista. “By choosing to adopt, I not only gave them second chances at life but also helped create room at my local shelter for other rescue pets to find good, loving families. A positive future for shelter pets starts with someone like you or me.”

Visit the ASPCA’s websiteto learn more about Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and meet rescue pets looking for loving homes,

source: people.com