Hollywood Stars Who Are Best Friends With Their Dogs

Celebrities are busy people, sometimes making it hard for them to maintain a romantic relationship. But one companion who will still be there for you, no matter what? A dog.
These Hollywood stars not only have canines — they’re really, really close with them. Sometimes they have to spend a lot of time apart, but most pull strings to bring their dogs with them whenever possible. Here are some of the famous names who are best friends with their pups.

Mickey Rourke

Actor Mickey Rourke poses with dog Loki. | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

A lot of dog owners think their love for their own pets goes beyond that of others, but chances are, you can’t beat Mickey Rourke. The boxer-turned-actor has had many dogs throughout his life and can be seen holding at least one them in almost every paparazzi photo of him available.
In his Golden Globes acceptance speech for The Wrestler, Rourke famously thanked his dogs, who he says “were there when no one else was there.” One of his most well-known pups was Loki, who passed away in 2009.