Kelly Ripa's dog adoption delayed
The gist
Live co-host Kelly Ripa says her adopted rescue puppy hasn't come home yet due to a health issue.
The puppy is still being treated before joining the couple's household.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2025The couple's dog Chewie died at age 17.
- Oct 12, 2026A 4-month-old Shih Tzu rescued from a puppy mill, originally named Lucas, was brought onto the Live set by Pet ResQ Inc. during Adopt a Dog Week; the couple's dog Lena met him.
- Oct 13, 2026On the broadcast, Consuelos announced, "We have news. We adopted Javi yesterday," confirming the adoption and the name Javi, short for Javier.