Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Welcome New Rescue Dog After an Unexpected TV Moment

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have adopted a rescue dog named Javi after an unexpected meeting on their morning talk show brought back memories of their beloved late dog, Chewie. The couple announced their decision during the October 13 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, just one day after the little dog appeared on the program as part of its annual Adopt a Dog Week. What began as an ordinary adoption segment quickly became something much more personal. Javi, originally named Lucas, seemed especially comfortable in Consuelos’s arms, and Ripa couldn’t help noticing how much he reminded her of Chewie, the family’s cherished Shih Tzu who passed away in February 2025 at age 17. For Ripa, the resemblance felt like more than a coincidence. Credit: Instagram A Rescue Dog Makes Himself Comfortable With Mark Consuelos Javi came to the show through Pet ResQ Inc., an animal rescue organization based in New Jersey. When Consuelos carried the little dog onto the set on October 12, the pup appeared perfectly content being held by the television host. He even fell asleep in Consuelos’s arms while the couple continued their conversation. Ripa noticed something different about her husband as soon...