Meet Katie Sturino's New Rescue Dog
Beloved body acceptance and animal advocate, Katie Sturino, announced she adopted another rescue dog in a December 27 Instagram upload. The post featured numerous pictures and videos of the gorgeous spaniel named Baby Ruth. In the caption, Sturino revealed that the precious pup is a “5-year-old puppymill survivor,” who was rescued with the help of the Animal League. The devoted dog mom also noted that New York City implemented a ban on the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores.
“That means that the life Ruth endured (bred at every cycle, living in a cage, no proper care, no positive human interaction) will become less of a reality for more pups as states start to shut down commercial breeding facilities,” explained Sturino.
The social media sensation shared her new furry friend has shown quite a bit of courage since finding her forever home.
“The brave baby has already had knee surgery, taken her first flight, got her first groom, sat on her first couch, and is loving her Dads snuggles so much,” wrote the “Body Talk” author.
The 39-year-old also referenced that her beloved spaniel, Cheese, passed away unexpectedly at 8 years old in November 2022. She shared she believed she and her husband, John Forkin, “are lucky to heal together with Ruthy” after the tragedy.
As fans are aware, the entrepreneur adopted Cheese from the True and Faithful Pet Rescue in 2018. Before finding her forever family, the sweet pup was a breeding dog at a puppy mill. Prior to bringing home Cheese, Sturino owned three other rescue dogs, Toast, Muppet, and Pants, who were also saved from puppy mills. Unfortunately, the sweet dogs have since passed away.
Here at Woof Republic, we are so thrilled for Katie, John, and Baby Ruth!