A Breakup Led Glen Powell to Rescue Dog Brisket, Who Quickly Stole the Spotlight

Sometimes the smallest companion arrives at exactly the moment someone needs one most. For Glen Powell, that companion was Brisket, a tiny rescue dog who entered his life during an emotionally difficult chapter and soon became much more than a pet. After being adopted from the Labelle Foundation in Los Angeles, Brisket went from needing a home to finding himself surrounded by movie stars, cameras, red carpets, and even his own director’s chair. Yet behind all the Hollywood attention is a much simpler story about companionship, comfort, and the unexpected ways a rescue dog can change a person’s life. Credit: Instagram Powell introduced Brisket to his Instagram followers in July 2023, jokingly describing the little pup as “1.5 pounds of raw power.” He playfully referred to Brisket as his new bodyguard and made it clear from the beginning that the two were ready to experience life together. Their bond quickly became something special. What began as a new adoption soon grew into a companionship that followed Powell from quiet moments at home to the busy set of a major Hollywood production. Brisket Arrived When Powell Needed Him Most The timing of Brisket’s arrival made their story espe...