Chris Pine Seeks Forever Homes for Two Dogs He Rescued from Euthanasia Just Hours Before Their Scheduled Deaths

Actor and director Chris Pine is actively searching for loving homes for two dogs he saved from being euthanized last year, just hours before they were scheduled to be put down. The two dogs, Max, a 2-year-old Shepherd/Husky mix, and Jack, a 3-year-old Mastiff mix, are currently being fostered by Pine, who has supported them through surgeries and extensive training to prepare them for adoption.

Now working alongside The Animal Rescue Mission in Los Angeles, Pine is determined to find the perfect adopters for these lovable pups. He’s joined by Pets Global, which is offering a year's supply of its premium Zignature dog food to encourage potential adopters to come forward. Pine tells PEOPLE, "These two dogs... they're still waiting for homes. If anyone out there reads this, I have two beautiful, wonderful, loving dogs that need a home."

The actor, known for his role in Don't Worry Darling, is also a vocal advocate for pet adoption, especially in Los Angeles, where the shelter system is overwhelmed with stray animals. "We have such a big issue with adoption here and the conditions in the shelters are really horrifying. I'm a huge supporter of adopting because we need to get these dogs off the streets and out of shelters," Pine explained.

Since July of last year, over 23,000 dogs have entered the Los Angeles County shelter system, with nearly 20% being euthanized due to overcrowding. Pine’s mission, along with The Animal Rescue Mission, is to prevent more dogs from meeting this fate by raising awareness about the importance of adoption. Shira Scott Astrof, founder of the organization, emphasized, “Our shelter dog crisis is worse than ever, especially for large dogs. Having advocates like Chris is essential to spreading the word and saving lives.”

Ellie Mosser, community relations specialist at Pets Global, adds that offering a year's worth of food could give potential adopters the nudge they need: "These dogs are truly special. We hope that by easing the financial burden of initial food expenses, we can help people open their homes and hearts to give these boys the life they deserve."

Both Jack and Max are good with children and other dogs, and the organizations hope to have them placed in permanent homes by October 16, marking one year since they were rescued from death row.

Chris Pine is fostering two dogs he saved from euthanasia last year and is seeking loving adopters for them. Working with The Animal Rescue Mission and Pets Global, Pine hopes to find forever homes for Max and Jack before their one-year rescue anniversary on October 16.