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Michael d'Estries

George Clooney adopts shelter dog

Actor uses the oldest trick in the book to convince a rescue center official that he is the perfect match for the new pup.

Thu, Dec 15 2011 at 1:28 PM EST
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George Clooney WOMEN AND DOGS LOVE HIM: Clooney clowns around at a movie premiere. (Photo: ZUMA Press)
When it comes to women, George Clooney is resigned to never settle down. When it comes to animals, however, the guy is about as loyal as they come. 
 
From sharing a bed with his 300-pound pig "Max" for 16 years to enjoying the love of two bulldogs, the actor has always been close to his pets. In an article for Esquire, the 50-year-old reveals that he recently acquired a new companion named Einstein from an animal shelter. 
 
"I was looking for a dog because I hadn't had one for a while — and I wanted one that was house-trained. I'm just terrible at house-training dogs," he writes. "So I go online and see Einstein. They had a whole film about him. It was actually really sweet. You see him all beat up and s*it in the shelter, and they show how they cleaned him up. God, I love this dog. So I called and said, 'I like Einstein!'"
 
Unfortunately for Clooney, the staff at the shelter needed to test first whether or not the dog would enjoy the company of the actor. "We'll bring him to your house, but if he doesn't like you, he can't stay," the shelter rep said. "We have to have good homes for these dogs." 
 
Naturally, Clooney had a plan for making the introduction something of a joyous celebration. 
 
"Okay," he continues. "I have this really long driveway, and I open the gate for them, and I start to panic that Einstein is not going to like me. So I run into the kitchen, where I have these turkey meatballs, and I rub them all over my shoes."
 
"This woman opens the door, and who knew Einstein was such a food whore on top of everything? He throws himself at my feet."
 
"She says, 'I've never seen him react like that, ever!' And she left him with me on the spot. And forever, now, he just thinks of me as the guy with meatball feet. He loves me. I can do no wrong. He follows me everywhere."
 
And they lived happily ever after. 
 
With more than 4 million cats and dogs euthanized in U.S. shelters every year, it's great to see Clooney promoting adoption. You can read the rest of the great article, including his take on political life, over on Esquire.
 
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Hannah Mae Westie 01/06/2012 23:57 PM

Okay....now I LOVE ya George!!! VERRA smart to adopt!!!

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Nikki 12/23/2011 12:13 PM

A few years back, I got a dog from a shelter for $20.00. The shelter had tried to put her down on a Thursday, but couldn't find a vein (? On a big dog?) so a shelter worker took her home. I came in on Saturday and as soon as I saw the incredible kindness in her eyes, she came home with me. Sweet, quiet, calm and terrific. She even won over some who were afraid of dogs. You CAN find wonderful pets in shelters so if you are considering it, go! I suggest you start by looking in their.... More

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Nikki 12/23/2011 12:13 PM

A few years back, I got a dog from a shelter for $20.00. The shelter had tried to put her down on a Thursday, but couldn't find a vein (? On a big dog?) so a shelter worker took her home. I came in on Saturday and as soon as I saw the incredible kindness in her eyes, she came home with me. Sweet, quiet, calm and terrific. She even won over some who were afraid of dogs. You CAN find wonderful pets in shelters so if you are considering it, go! I suggest you start by looking in their.... More

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Amanda 12/22/2011 10:49 AM

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Adoption processes vary by shelter. The one I work at for instance, only requires home visits for pit bull breeds and pit mixes. Some shelters do same day adoptions, others do not. You just have to look into the shelter in your area and see what their procedures are.

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Tarrant 12/20/2011 09:21 AM

I am interested in the process he went through to adopt. I haven't adopted a pet in well over a decade and know the process has changed. Are home visits the norm now? I know that the fees for adopting have skyrocketed.

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Anonymous 12/21/2011 12:19 PM

I did not have to do a home visit when I adopted my cat (I'm in Ohio). I just filled out a form stating why I wanted the cat, my experience with cats and other animals, how I would care for her, etc. Since I live in an apartment, they did ask for a copy of my lease stating that it was okay for me to have a pet. I did all of that and was able to take her home the same day I went into the shelter and found her.

My mother adopted a dog last year and it was pretty much the same process..... More

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Birdman@BlountCountyHumaneSociety/ Maryville,TN 12/20/2011 08:54 AM

I imagine through Mr. Clooney's action many Shelter animals will be going to "Forever Homes". This action is a Win-Win for our homeless animals throughout the entire world. Rescuing animals from death from our "Kill Shelters" is paramount to those who follow the "No Kill Equation. These books are must read for those interested in understanding the Truth of our Nations Animal Shelters. "Redemption, The Myth of Pet Overpopulation" & "The No Kill Revolution in America" So my thanks goes to.... More

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