Reality TV Stars’ Most Popular Pets: Paris Hilton’s Dog, Jonathan Van Ness’ Cats and More

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Reality TV Stars’ Most Popular Pets: Paris Hilton's Dog, Jonathan Van Ness’ Cats and More

Some reality stars have four legs! From Paris Hilton's famous The Simple Life pup to the fancy dogs that Jenni “JWOWW” Farley and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, took care of on Snooki & JWOWW, several popular reality TV stars can’t get enough of their canine or feline companions.

The Paris in Love star, for her part, has been a longtime animal lover through the years and her faithful pooch Tinkerbell was often by her side for nearly 14 years.

“My heart is broken. I am so sad & devastated. After 14 amazing years together my baby Tinkerbell has passed away of old age. I feel like I've lost a member of my family,” Hilton wrote, mourning the death of her dog in an April 2015 social media message. “She was such a special & incredible soul. We went through so much together. I can't believe she's gone. I will miss her & think about her for the rest of my life. I love you Tinky, you are a Legend & will never be forgotten. #RIPTinkerbell.”

Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe also has an affinity for her dogs, whom she shares with fiancé Jason Tartick.

“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO US!! Ramen has a new brother 😍😍. MEET PINOT,” the Canada native wrote via Instagram in December 2019, while launching a joint social media page for golden retrievers Ramen and Pinot. “Pinot was found in a kill shelter in South Korea and @bunnysbuddies saved him. Now he has a safe home with us.”

Bristowe continued at the time: “I was so worried how Ramen would react, but let me tell you: You will see through my stories that these pups took to each other RIGHT away. They snuggle, and don’t leave each other’s side. Pinot is a big mushy sweet heart who is some how more cuddly than Ramen. He’s got the SOFTEST coat and the biggest heart. I know a lot of people will ask how we will do this with traveling so much. But we will make it work. This isn’t about us. This is about giving a sweet innocent pup a new life. We will continue to do what we do, and just do it with 2 instead of 1.”

Some popular reality TV personalities prefer sweet felines to keep them company.

“My 2019 in Cats 🏳️‍🌈 My lil Bug the 1st & 2nd are playing in cat heaven 😺😺 Meanwhile Larry, Liza, Lady G & Matilda still aren’t doing group photos UNLESS I’m in the bathroom getting their food ready. (You cant in the kitchen because the cats will literally make it impossible 😹so don’t even try it )😻😻😻😻,” Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness captioned a family photo via Instagram in December 2019. “Happy almost New Year everyone 🏳️‍🌈.”

Scroll below to see reality star’s most popular pets:

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Reality TV Stars’ Most Popular Pets: Paris Hilton's Dog, Jonathan Van Ness’ Cats and More

Some reality stars have four legs! From Paris Hilton's famous The Simple Life pup to the fancy dogs that Jenni “JWOWW” Farley and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, took care of on Snooki & JWOWW, several popular reality TV stars can’t get enough of their canine or feline companions.

The Paris in Love star, for her part, has been a longtime animal lover through the years and her faithful pooch Tinkerbell was often by her side for nearly 14 years.

“My heart is broken. I am so sad & devastated. After 14 amazing years together my baby Tinkerbell has passed away of old age. I feel like I've lost a member of my family,” Hilton wrote, mourning the death of her dog in an April 2015 social media message. “She was such a special & incredible soul. We went through so much together. I can't believe she's gone. I will miss her & think about her for the rest of my life. I love you Tinky, you are a Legend & will never be forgotten. #RIPTinkerbell.”

Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe also has an affinity for her dogs, whom she shares with fiancé Jason Tartick.

“MERRY CHRISTMAS TO US!! Ramen has a new brother 😍😍. MEET PINOT,” the Canada native wrote via Instagram in December 2019, while launching a joint social media page for golden retrievers Ramen and Pinot. “Pinot was found in a kill shelter in South Korea and @bunnysbuddies saved him. Now he has a safe home with us.”

Bristowe continued at the time: “I was so worried how Ramen would react, but let me tell you: You will see through my stories that these pups took to each other RIGHT away. They snuggle, and don’t leave each other’s side. Pinot is a big mushy sweet heart who is some how more cuddly than Ramen. He’s got the SOFTEST coat and the biggest heart. I know a lot of people will ask how we will do this with traveling so much. But we will make it work. This isn’t about us. This is about giving a sweet innocent pup a new life. We will continue to do what we do, and just do it with 2 instead of 1.”

Some popular reality TV personalities prefer sweet felines to keep them company.

“My 2019 in Cats 🏳️‍🌈 My lil Bug the 1st & 2nd are playing in cat heaven 😺😺 Meanwhile Larry, Liza, Lady G & Matilda still aren’t doing group photos UNLESS I’m in the bathroom getting their food ready. (You cant in the kitchen because the cats will literally make it impossible 😹so don’t even try it )😻😻😻😻,” Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness captioned a family photo via Instagram in December 2019. “Happy almost New Year everyone 🏳️‍🌈.”

Scroll below to see reality star’s most popular pets:

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Grinchy

“I grew up with a German shepherd as a kid in Australia, and to be honest he was my best friend if not only friend, I always told myself that when I grow up and own my own house I would find the right one again. Well, ladies and gentlemen meet Grinchy,” Dancing With the Stars pro Sasha Farber introduced his new pup via Instagram in November 2020. He and his wife, Emma Slater, also share dog Ruby.

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Ramen and Pinot

Bristowe and Tartick, who got engaged in May 2021, adopted golden retrievers Ramen and Pinot, often sharing photos on social media.

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Smokey

“Welcome to the family Smokey 💨🐻 We all love you so much already 🤍 When we heard Smokey needed a home my heart stopped,” Kyle Richards announced the new pup's adoption via Instagram in January 2022. “She looks just like Storm did as a baby but different coloring 🙏 My apologies in advance for the amount of posting I will be doing with this face ❤️❤️.”

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Larry, Liza, Lady G and Matilda

The Queer Eye cohost frequently gushes over his feline friends via his social media pages.

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Minno

Becca Kufrin is the proud dog mom to a corgi, and the pair frequently play with Kufrin’s boyfriend’s dogs. (The Minnesota native met Thomas Jacobs on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise.)

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Moses

Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and his wife Lauren share dog Moses, who has his own Instagram account.

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Tommy

Katie Thurston, who led The Bachelorette season 17, frequently shares loved-up snaps with her cat, including one in November 2021, captioning it, “San Diego was supposed to be a pit stop but might plant some roots for a bit. Featuring a chair that needs to be assembled in a room that echos from emptiness. Slowly, but surely, making this place feel like home. As long as I have Tommy, my heart is full. 🤍”

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Lean Cuisine and Juice Box

Jenni's dogs Lean Cuisine and Juice Box were first introduced in Jersey Shore when they went to the bathroom all over the house. But who could blame them? Not the girls ... the pups later showed up on Snooki and JWOWW.

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Tinkerbell

Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell was always with the heiress during The Simple Life, while she lived on the farm with Nicole Richie. The dog passed away in 2015 at the age of 14. 

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Norman and Bambi

Viewers met Kylie Jenner’s pups Norman and Bambi during Keeping Up With the Kardashians and can follow them on social media since the new mother constantly shares pics of them on her Snapchat.

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Giggy

Lisa Vanderpump wouldn’t be Lisa Vanderpump without Giggy. The Pomeranian has been featured on Vanderpump Rules and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. He’s also the spokesdog for Vanderpump Pets, her line of clothing and accessories for animals. 

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Ginger

Jill Zarin’s dog was the first Housewives dog, Zarin will argue. “She’s a little bitchy – she fits in with the Housewives brand perfectly well,” Zarin once said about her RHOBH star pup.

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Honey and Sushi

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian gifted their daughters North West and Penelope Disick with sister Pomeranians in June 2017, and they’re the perfect addition to the extended family. They now appear on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

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Glitzy the Pig

Only Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson would have a pet pig named Glitzy! Audiences met him during Here Comes Honey Boo Boo while the teacup pig usually donned a crown.

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Daisy

The Real World: Portland fans will remember Daisy as the first dog allowed on the MTV reality show. Averey Tressler didn’t want to leave her pup at home while on the show, so he was an honorary long-term guest and caused quite a bit of drama just like the other roommates!