Megan Thee Stallion Adopts Dog on Euthanasia List

Rapper rescues canine from kill shelter after learning they exist

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:50pm

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Megan Thee Stallion adopted a dog that was hours away from being euthanized at a kill shelter, which the rapper says she didn't know existed until recently. In an Instagram video, Megan expressed shock at the concept of kill shelters and said she immediately stepped in to save the dog's life.

Why it matters

Megan Thee Stallion's actions highlight the ongoing issue of pet overpopulation and the need for more public awareness and action around animal welfare. Her rescue of the dog from a kill shelter sheds light on the harsh realities many shelter animals face, and her platform as a celebrity can help drive more adoptions and support for no-kill shelters.

The details

In the video, Megan said she was "yesterday years old" when she found out about kill shelters, which she described as "insane." She said the dog she adopted was going to be euthanized the day before she intervened and took him home, adding the dog to her family that already includes a French bulldog and a Maine Coon cat.

  • Megan Thee Stallion posted the video on Instagram on March 27, 2026.
  • The dog she adopted was hours away from being euthanized the day before she rescued him.

The players

Megan Thee Stallion

An American rapper who has found major success in the hip-hop industry, known for hit songs like "Savage" and "Body."

Foe

Megan Thee Stallion's French bulldog that she already owned prior to adopting the new rescue dog.

Tyger

The name Megan Thee Stallion gave to the dog she rescued from the kill shelter.

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What they’re saying

“I was yesterday years old when I found out that there's a such thing as a kill shelter, and they are putting down dogs when they can not find them a home. That is insane. They were going to put him down yesterday. And I said, 'No, wait. Just give him to me. I'll take him.'”

— Megan Thee Stallion, Rapper

What’s next

Megan Thee Stallion has not indicated any specific future plans related to her new rescue dog, Tyger. However, her adoption of the dog from a kill shelter is likely to inspire more awareness and action around pet adoption and the need to support no-kill shelters.

The takeaway

Megan Thee Stallion's rescue of a dog slated for euthanasia shines a light on the harsh realities many shelter animals face, and her platform as a celebrity can help drive more adoptions and support for no-kill shelters. Her actions demonstrate the positive impact that can come from increased public awareness around animal welfare issues.