Gavin Rossdale Snuggles L.A. Shelter Pups, Reveals ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ PETA Campaign

For Immediate Release:
November 24, 2025

Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382

Los Angeles—Today, Gavin Rossdale returned to the East Valley Animal Shelter in California—where he adopted his beloved dog, Kaya—to play with, snuggle, and read to the shelter’s homeless dogs and cats. He also unveiled his new campaign for PETA, which encourages everyone to give other animals the same “encore” he gave Kaya, who is now living a life where everything’s zen on tour with Bush. Video and photos from the event are available here.

In an accompanying PETA video, Rossdale debunks myths about animals from shelters, pointing out that while some may have faced hardship, all they need is “a kind reversal back to life”—just like he gave Kaya—to become wonderful companions. “Please don’t buy from breeders,” Rossdale says, “and please consider going to a shelter because those animals really really need you, and the bond you will get and the rewards are immeasurable.”

U.S. shelters are bursting at the seams, and every time a breeder sells a puppy, a dog waiting in an animal shelter or struggling to survive on the streets loses a chance at finding a loving home. As Rossdale says, “Adopt, don’t shop.”

Rossdale joins a long list of celebrities—including Dylan McDermott, Kathy Griffin, Lisa Ann Walter, Ron Perlman, Tom Hardy, John Stamos, Ryan Eggold, Theo Rossi, and Cristin Milioti—who have teamed up with PETA to promote adoption.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

Contact:

Moira Colley 518-466-6815; [email protected] (PETA)

Bobbie Gale 323-363-2171; [email protected] (2b Entertainment)

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