> At a Glance
> – Jennifer Lawrence gave her dog to her parents after becoming a mother
> – She now sees dogs as threats after one bit her son
> – The actress owns a cat named Fred who she finds hilarious
> – Why it matters: Shows how parenthood can dramatically shift perspectives on pet safety
Jennifer Lawrence’s view on dogs changed overnight after an incident involving her son. The actress revealed she re-homed her beloved dog and now only owns a cat.
The Incident That Changed Everything
During a post-screening conversation for Die, My Love at 92nd Street Y, the 35-year-old actress explained her dramatic shift in attitude toward dogs. After welcoming two sons with husband Cooke Maroney, her perspective on pet safety transformed completely.
The turning point came when a dog bit her son Cy, now 3 years old. This single incident triggered an intense protective response that led her to re-evaluate having dogs around her children.
Why Dogs Became “Scary”
Lawrence adopted Princess Pippi Longstocking in 2017, but after having children, she gave the dog to her parents. Her maternal instincts kicked in with full force after the biting incident.
Jennifer Lawrence described her reaction:
> “One of them bit my son, and that made me just wanna obliterate every dog. I’m just like, ‘I’m gonna take out you and your f—ing family. You and your friends. I’m gonna go to China and take care of your friends over there. Anyone who looks like you is dead.'”
She now describes her relationship with dogs in stark terms:
- Dogs represent potential threats to her children
- She doesn’t “recognize” dogs anymore
- Her protective instincts override any affection for canines
Life With Fred the Cat
The actress has fully embraced cat ownership with her pet Fred, whom she finds endlessly entertaining. Lawrence appreciates cats’ personalities and their often-misunderstood behavior.
Jennifer Lawrence on her cat:
> “They’re so misunderstood. They are a——- and people who don’t like that about cats aren’t getting that that is what is so funny.”
Fred’s quirky behavior includes:
- Entering rooms as if by coincidence
- Acting surprised to find Lawrence and her husband watching television
- Displaying what Lawrence considers deliberately funny timing
About Die, My Love
Lawrence’s new film, which prompted these revelations, is a psychological drama directed by Lynn Ramsay. The movie premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May, earning a nine-minute standing ovation.
The film explores themes of postpartum depression and psychosis, with Lawrence co-starring alongside Robert Pattinson.
Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Lawrence gave her dog to her parents after becoming a mother
- A dog bite incident involving her son triggered her fear of dogs
- She now owns a cat named Fred who she finds hilarious
- Her new film Die, My Love deals with postpartum mental health
- The psychological drama received critical acclaim at Cannes
The actress’s experience highlights how parenthood can fundamentally alter our relationships with pets and reshape our priorities around child safety.
