There is no stronger bond than that of a human and their pup — and Chris Evans and his dog, Dodger, are prime examples of this dynamic.
The Avengers star first met his sweet mixed-breed boxer around the time he was filming his 2017 movie Gifted. He shared a video of their initial introduction to Twitter in April 2018, in which Evans — who was off-camera — approached the pen where the rescue pup was being held.
The actor says, “Hi dude,” to Dodger as he bends down to put his hand out for the pup, in an effort to become better acquainted. The dog, in turn, shows his affection for Evans by licking and pawing at his hand repeatedly.
Since adopting the Dodger, Evans has sprinkled several adorable posts across his social media profiles.
“I mean that’s probably one of the purest relationships I have,” Evans said during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in October 2020, noting he even got a tribute tattoo in Dodger’s honor. “[Getting the ink] didn’t take much convincing. I’ll never regret that tattoo. I’ve regretted a few in my life, not that one.”
Scroll down below to see some highlights from Evans and Dodger’s friendship through the years:
