Hilary Swank Snuggles Up to Shelter Pets

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts): Oct 23rd 2009 @ 9:00AM Filed Under: Celebrity Pets, Pet Adoption

Hilary Swank gets some puppy love for a good cause. Bryan Bedder, Getty Images

Hilary Swank took time out of her busy schedule (she's currently promoting her latest film, "Amelia") to attend the Iams Home 4 the Holidays event. Along with her mom, Judy Swank, the Oscar winner posed for pictures and helped raise awareness for shelter pets. This definitely is our kind of red-carpet photo -- precious!

Helping shelter animals definitely is no acting gig for Swank; this actress walks the walk. She currently lives with two rescued dogs: Karoo, a Jack Russel/Corgi mix she found as a tick-infested stray while working on a film; and Rumi, a Golden Retriever mix she adopted from the East Valley Humane Society. Throughout her life, she's also rescued other dogs, cats and birds.

Swank says in her Iams profile, "Every day when I look at Karoo and Rumi, I know they're thankful I've adopted them into my family, and I'm just as thankful they've adopted me." Finally, a celebrity with whom we can really connect!

Hilary Swank finds a purr-fect match. Photo: Bryan Bedder, Getty Images

Iams Home 4 the Holidays, which started on October 1, aims to put 1.5 million pets in loving homes by January 5, 2010. Do your part by adopting, volunteering or making a donation. Remember, just a dollar buys a bowl of food for a hungry, homeless pet!

Okay, now that you're doing your part, we've got a treat for you. Here you go: more celebrities and their pets!

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#1 SEXY 10-24-2009 @ 11:05PM

I have two yorki's age 3. My yorki's grew up together no they are not related. I would like to know how to separate my dogs without them going thru anxiety?

I also would like to know is it okay for them to have hair under there paws. I can not afford to take them to the groomer at this time.

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#2 SarahB 11-04-2009 @ 7:34PM

Why would you seperate the dogs after three years of only being with one another? That is just mean! If you cannot afford to take care of your dogs you should not have them!