Ariana Grande’s 9 Dogs: Why She Has So Many

Ariana Grande is more than just a pop singer and actress, she also has a big heart for animals, especially dogs. Her dogs are very popular, and she loves to share them on social media. Her love for pets began in her home life as a young child, but as an adult, she loves to adopt dogs and provide them with a loving home.

The award-winning performer has many pets, including goats and pigs, but fans see her dogs the most. Here we share the stories and name behind each of Ariana Grande’s dogs.

Why Does Ariana Grande Have So Many Dogs?

Ariana is a dog lover and has been known to have adopted many over the years. Her main method of getting her pets is through either adoption from animal shelters or rescue organizations. On occasion, she has gained a dog or two from a breeder. 

In a few interviews, Ariana stated that her family was pet-oriented and always had a dog in the home while growing up. The dogs would help her emotionally and were a happy addition to her daily life. So, she wanted to enjoy the happiness dogs gave her.

Did She Raise All Of Her Dogs?

Some of her dogs were raised from a young age, while others were adopted into the family later. Regardless, Ariana has accepted dogs from animal shelters and rescue organizations. She believes all dogs deserve a home, especially those waiting in shelters.

She also advocates the importance of adopting an animal to her fans. That being said, she has also talked about the importance of providing a loving and safe home for pets.

Ariana Grande’s 9 Dogs & Their Adoption Stories

As a proud dog mom, Ariana has adopted nine adorable pups who awaited a home. Each of her pups has a unique adoption story, which will put a smile on everyone’s face. Let’s look at each of her dogs and how they came to be a part of her life!

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon, a pit bull mix, was later adopted in 2014 after being found on the side of the street in a box. The story broke Ariana’s heart; she knew she wanted to help Cinnamon recover and become a happy pup again. Ariana announced on social media when Cinnamon was adopted, stating, “Now she lives with me and my other babies! She will be safe, spoiled, and loved unconditionally! Absolutely shatters my heart how somebody could toss an innocent creature aside like that.”

2. Coco

In 2010, Ariana gained another dog named Coco. Coco is a Dachshund–German Shepherd mix. The dog has been with her for over a decade, and Ariana loves to refer to her as her “baby girl.” She has been featured in some of Ariana’s YouTube videos and has a Twitter named @MissCocoAriana.

3. Lafayette

Lafayette was adopted in 2021 and is a pure bloodhound. The shelter with Lafayette wanted to put him down. The kill shelter was in Georgia, and Ariana saw a post about the dog being adopted. She instantly fell in love and adopted him to save him from being put down.

4. Snape

Sirius was adopted in 2019 from a shelter. The dog is a basset hound named after Professor Severus Snape from the Harry Potter series. Snape was not the only dog to get adopted that day, as she also got another dog named Lily.

5. Strauss

Ariana adopted Strauss, a Yorkshire Terrier, in 2015 when she performed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. During her visit, Animal Rescue Foundation surprised her with a pre-show meet and greet with a few of their dogs. Strauss was one of the pups, and Ariana immediately fell in love with him. 

6. Toulouse

Toulouse is a Beagle-Chihuahua mix and is one of Ariana’s favorite dogs. He was rescued back in 2013 from a Los Angeles animal shelter. Throughout the years, you can see Ariana featuring Toulouse in pictures and are together on the cover of Vogue. Also, the pup appeared in an ad for the fashion brand Coach.

Toulouse was not the name he was given at the shelter. Instead, Ariana named him after one of the kittens from Disney’s animated film The Aristocrats. 

7. Myron

Myron was adopted from Wylder’s Holistic Pet Center & Rescue in Studio City, CA. Ariana’s ex Mac Miller initially adopted the dog. After Miller’s tragic passing, she took the dog in. Myron is another pit bull mix.

8. Lily

Lily, another Basset Hound, was adopted alongside Snape on July 11, 2019. She is also a Basset Hound named after another Harry Potter character, Lily Potter. She was Ariana’s twelfth dog.

9. Pignoli

Pignoli is Ariana’s ninth dog and is known for being one of her favorite dogs to post pictures of. Ariana’s mother, Joan, gifted the dog to her on March 2, 2017. Joan gifted the canine to Ariana at the Dangerous Woman Tour soundcheck, where Ariana fell in love with the puppy. Pignoli is best guessed to be a mix between Dachshund and Chihuahua.

Ariana Grande’s Past Dogs

Ariana has had other dogs in her life. Some have passed away, while others did not fit well with the dogs she already had in her home. Below is a quick summary of her past dogs.

1. Fawkes

Fawkes is a Shiba Inu who Ariana adopted in July 2014 in Florida. The puppy’s full name was Fawkes-Kitty, and he is a purebred. She was Ariana’s fourth dog, but unfortunately, in July 2015, she was given away. Fawkes was not friendly with the other dogs and was rehomed to live with one of Ariana’s friends.

2. Ophelia

Ophelia is a chocolate Labradoodle who was adopted on September 27, 2013. She was Ariana’s third dog and was named by Aaron Simon Gross. Ophelia has made some appearances, such as in Ariana’s Right There music video. She was also seen on the Sam & Cat pilot episode. However, Ophelia now lives with Ariana’s mother.

3. Sirius

Sirius was adopted back on January 31, 2015. He is named after the Harry Potter character Sirius Black. He usually travels with Ariana on tours, but it’s now been announced that Sirius is living with Ariana’s mother.

Ariana Grande’s Other Pets

Besides her dogs, Ariana also has two goats named Mari and Heir. They were adopted on September 13, 2016, and were later given to her friend’s farm so they could have a better life. After that, she also had a teacup pig named Piggy Smallz adopted on September 16, 2018. 

Does Ariana Grande Plan to Adopt Any Other Dogs?

It’s safe to say that while the singer has many pets already, she’s open to adopting more. Her love for animals is strong, and while she may be unable to take in each dog she finds, she is up to caring for as many as she can. However, we can note that Ariana also rescues dogs and gives them away to her fans. So, even if she can’t take in the pup, she can find a good home for them somewhere else. 

Conclusion

Ariana is an animal lover who grew up in a pet-loving household. With Ariana’s wealth and fortune, she can give these pups attention and all the care they need. With such a big heart, it’s good to see celebrities like Ariana taking an interest in adopting dogs from shelters.

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