90s kids know that Drew Barrymore is one of the ultimate it girls during her time. And what makes her an it-girl aside from her beautiful face and talented acting skills? It’s her evident love for dogs! The actress’s life is full of dogs, and she’s just living in it! One notable dog to remember is her rescue pal, Douglas, who is well-known among fans.
Recently, Douglas made an appearance on her show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” when she guessed co-actress Eva Mendes. While Mendes should be the star of the show, audiences can’t help but notice Douglas who keeps on biting Mendes’ fancy floral dress.
During the show, Mendes is discussing with Barrymore how she rediscovers herself as her children grow up. She’s also promoting her new book titled “Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries.” But while Mendes is in the moment of reflecting, Douglas starts to chew on her floral dress.
The thing that’s funny about the entire interview is Barrymore being all serious in praising Mendes’ newfound identity while Mendes herself was struggling to go on because Douglas kept biting her dress. 😂
Still, Mendes was a good sport as she laughed while struggling to stop Douglas in biting her dress. She even joked that Stella McCartney, the designer of the floral dress, is “going to love this [Douglas chewing the dress].” Afterward, the show began flashing her photos with her campaign with Stella McCartney. Looks like Douglas is in love with McCartney’s designs!
Douglas as a Regular at the Show
In case you are not keeping track of the latest Hollywood news or the lives of celebrities, Douglas is Barrymore’s rescue dog whom she rescued 14 years ago. Yup, Barrymore’s really got that it-girl thing, as choosing to rescue homeless dogs is a pretty admirable thing to do.
In April this year, Barrymore uploaded a behind-the-scenes take featuring her and Douglas. The video shows how Barrymore and Douglas spend the day together in between tapings. First up, you can see Barrymore showcasing Douglas’ tricks to her guests.
Barrymore talked about Douglas, saying that he’s been with her all this time. Barrymore also added that Douglas has been with her since day 1, giving her the comfort that she needs. Sometimes, Douglas just wanders around the building like how a dog wanders at their home. If you have ever experienced having a childhood dog, then Barrymore’s comment would probably make you cry.
Barrymore has also shown audiences the CCTV cameras that she had her team installed so she could see Douglas everywhere he goes. Just by simply checking on her phone, Barrymore can monitor Douglas’ actions. Douglas even has his own bean bag bed in the studio where he can laze around while waiting for Barrymore.
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Why Should You Adopt a Rescue Dog?
Barrymore still keeps the memory of when she first laid eyes on Douglas, and if you ever adopted the dog that you have now, then you would understand this feeling. But for those of you who are searching for a furry companion, maybe you would want to look at your local shelters and give a rescue dog a second chance at life.
In fact, according to the ASPCA, an organization that rescues dogs, there are approximately 3.1 million dogs entering U.S. animal shelters nationwide. Imagine all those dogs that need rehoming, some of which are disabled and belong to the senior age group. If you’re someone who is looking for a dog, you could make a difference by adopting one.
Shelters are often overcrowded, leaving many stray dogs without care. By adopting a dog, you’re not only preventing others from being euthanized but also making room for another dog to be taken in.
Some benefits include:
- Being lucky enough to get a trained dog
- Affectionate dogs, as they will thank you endlessly
- You can get any breed you want
- Cost-effective
If you’re looking for a sign to adopt a dog, this is it. Go visit your local dog shelter today.
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From The Club
I knew Drew Barrymore loves dogs, but I never knew that she had a rescue dog until recently when he chewed Eva Medes’ dress. 😂But I guess, this whole Douglas situation opened something within me, and it’s choosing to adopt dogs rather than buy them. With animal shelters getting overcrowded day by day, dogs under the euthanasia watch list are growing and growing. It was never their choice to get abandoned or neglected, and I believe that they need a second chance at life.
