Kerry Washington's beloved dog, Josie, has died.

The Scandal star, 44, announced the sad news in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing that her Shih Tzu-Yorkshire Terrier mix had "crossed over and transitioned into a world beyond this one."

"I didn't grow up with a dog. I wasn't aware of what this kind of love could look like or feel like. I didn't understand how it would change me and transform my life," she began in a tribute to the pup.

Dan Smyers' fifth rescue dog Missy has died.

Dan, 33, and his wife Abby announced the sad news on Wednesday via Instagram.

"Our hearts are broken to share the news that sweet missy/tiny/little one has passed away," the Dan + Shay singer wrote along with several adorable photos of his late furry friend.

Jenna Fischer continues to keep busy since The Office aired its final season in 2013. Heading the “Office Ladies” podcast with bestie and former co-star Angela Kinsey, Fischer also has to balance her family life with husband Lee Kirk, two kids, and cat Sonny. The former sitcom star just revealed she recently added to her pack.

With luxury items like a $610 Moncler puffer or $205 Ralph Lauren cashmere sweater available for dogs, it was only a matter of time before beauty brands joined in on the booming pet market.

On Tuesday, luxury hair-care brand Ouai launched its $32 Fur Bébé pet shampoo to coincide with National Puppy Day. The brand originally debuted a limited-edition run of the product in 2018, but now the shampoo for dogs and cats is part of the brand’s permanent collection. It will be sold on Sephora’s and Ulta’s websites, on Ouai.com, and through other retail partners including Nordstrom, Amazon and Urban Outfitters. According to Ouai executives, the timing is right as more millennials are becoming doting pet parents with pandemic adoptions skyrocketing.

Ever had a golden brew while sitting alongside your Golden Retriever at Golden Road Brewing?

Even if you haven't, because you don't have a Golden or haven't been to one of the Southern California company's local brewhouses, you're likely aware that the team behind the craft beer-making powerhouse really, really love pups.

It was March of 2018 … and Bobby Bones was alone.

The media powerhouse was not only without a girlfriend at the time, but he had also just lost his dog Dusty after 15 years of companionship. And despite his growing professional success, Bones personally couldn't get over the fact that his couch was pretty much empty.

But then, in August of 2019, the best-selling author and host of iHeartRadio's The Bobby Bones Show adopted a blue-eyed, English bulldog named Stanley. Less than a year later, his girlfriend Caitlin Parker moved in and in October of 2020, she became his fiancée. And if that wasn't enough, as the world continued wading through the coronavirus pandemic, the family of three decided to become a family of four late last year with the addition of a Husky mix rescue they lovingly named Eller.

‘Modern Family’s Ariel Winter wasn’t the only star present for today’s photoshoot with Charlie Nunn Photography for Wags and Walks Rescue. Meet Ophelia the Pitbull Mix—she’s sweet, cuddly, and currently up for adoption! Who could say no to that face? Kim’s taking us behind the scenes of their photoshoot to help deserving rescue pups find their fur-ever homes. Tune in to find out how you can donate, volunteer, or even foster an adoptable pup.

Early on in the pandemic, many adoption shelters nationwide were emptied out, as people with more time on their hands thanks to lockdowns rushed to get rescue dogs and cats. Now, months later — as the White House has welcomed its first shelter dog, President Biden’s Major — adoption rates remain strong across the U.S., according to Barb Williamson of the national advocacy group Best Friends Animal Society.

Agrees, Lesley Brog, founder of L.A.-based dog rescue Wags & Walks (whose celebrity supporters include Patrick Stewart, Judy Greer and Catherine Keener): “We are still receiving thousands of adoption applications per week. Dogs provide us with companionship, support and unconditional love, and we all desperately need this right now.” Aleks Schiffer, the founder and president of I Stand With My Pack, tells THR that the foster-based nonprofit found homes for “140 more animals” in 2020 than the year before.

Pets are an exciting addition to any home, and it’s no different when it comes to stars. In fact, some Hollywood pets have become famous in their own right, like Taylor Swift’s three cats Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey and Benjamin Button; Ariana Grande’s 10 (!) dogs and a pig; and Reese Witherspoon’s adorable french bulldog puppy, Minnie Pearl.

As part of Variety‘s newly launched Our Town section, Marc Malkin will be keeping track of all the adorable pets being welcomed into their homes by celebrities, executives and others in the entertainment industry.