Chris Pine, who is an avid animal lover and father to two rescue dogs, is currently fostering two more canines he saved from euthanasia last year. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Pine discussed three things his first rescue, Wednesday, taught him — love, kindness, and patience. The actor also underlined the best aspects of being a dog parent, including the “ridiculous” things the pets do that make him smile instantly.
Chris Pine on Pit Bull Wednesday: ‘She’s just changed my life’
Chris Pine told PEOPLE about the first dog, Lucy, his parents adopted when he was seven. His family had her until Pine was in his 20s, after which she died. He was studying abroad at the time of Lucy’s death, which he called a “shattering” experience. He then “went 15 years without a dog” before finally adopting Wednesday in 2016. The rescue Pit Bull has taught him “everything about love and patience and kindness.” He further added, “She’s just changed my life.”
While opening up about his experience raising dogs, Pine said it has readied him to become a parent if he ever chooses to. He called it “mutual learning in some regard.” The actor further explained that while teaching furry friends about living in a house and potty training, and what “they can and can’t do,” one is also learning a lot in the process.
Pine also believes a dog parent is “learning about patience” while training pooches as he has been with his two Pit Bulls and now two more. The actor added that the way one owner responds to their pets ripping up a couch, for instance, teaches them a lot about compassion. It teaches dog parents to treat their pets with “kindness instead of anger” and “makes you more capable of loving.”
Six years after adopting Wednesday, Pine adopted another Pit Bull, Babs, from a dog rescue called Wags and Walks in L.A. The 44-year-old claimed the love he shares with his pets is “profound and heart-opening” and said “morning cuddles” are the best thing as a dog dad.
