Heidi Klum Adopts Rescue Dog After Convincing Husband

The supermodel introduced her new six-month-old pup Fritz to the world on Instagram.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:25pm

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A warm, out-of-focus photograph of a woman walking down a city street, her new dog nestled in a sling against her chest, the background blurred into soft pools of amber, ochre, and sage green light, conveying a sense of comfort and intimacy.Supermodel Heidi Klum's adoption of a rescue dog named Fritz reflects the joy and companionship pets can bring to busy celebrity families.NYC Today

Heidi Klum announced that she has adopted a six-month-old dog named Fritz. The supermodel said it took some convincing to get her husband, Tom Kaulitz, on board with the decision. Klum shared adorable photos and videos of her new furry friend on social media.

Why it matters

Klum's adoption of Fritz highlights the important role pets can play in providing companionship and comfort, especially for busy celebrity parents like Klum who have large families. The story also touches on the dynamics of blended families and how step-parents can build connections with children.

The details

Klum revealed that she found Fritz at a pop-up dog adoption event in New York City, where most of the dogs were adopted by the end of the day except for the "little scraggly fluff ball." The model said it took some convincing to get her husband Kaulitz to agree to the adoption, but she ultimately couldn't leave Fritz behind. Klum shared photos and videos of herself walking around New York City with Fritz nestled in a sling against her.

  • Klum announced the adoption on her Instagram this week.

The players

Heidi Klum

A supermodel and television personality who is married to musician Tom Kaulitz and has four children from a previous marriage.

Tom Kaulitz

Klum's husband, a German musician.

Fritz

Klum's newly adopted six-month-old dog.

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What they’re saying

“Adopted this 6 month old fluff ball Fritz. This week , next to our Film Studio was a pop up Adoption place with over 50 Dogs. As the day went on most dogs found a home but this little scraggly fluff ball was still in his cage. It took me some convincing with my husband as I know he is right …. But I could not leave him behind.”

— Heidi Klum

The takeaway

Klum's adoption of Fritz highlights the joy and companionship that pets can bring, even for busy celebrity parents like Klum who have large blended families. The story also touches on the dynamics of building connections between step-parents and children in blended households.