> At a Glance
> – Jennie Garth introduced her new puppy Dottie on Instagram Jan. 5
> – The pup arrived as a Christmas gift from husband Dave Abrams and her daughters
> – Garth will post weekly “What’s Dottie Doing?” updates every Monday
> – Why it matters: The actress, who lost her dog Pearl last May, is sharing her healing journey with 900k followers
Jennie Garth is starting 2026 with tail-wagging joy. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum unveiled her Christmas surprise-a puppy named Dottie-in a Jan. 5 Instagram post that doubled as a mood-booster for fans.
A Christmas Delivery
Garth posted a carousel starring Dottie in a red-and-green floral bow and a video of the pup meeting one of her other dogs. The overlay text reads:
> “Best Christmas delivery ever! Thank you Santa”
She captioned the upload:
> “I’m about to blow your mind with cuteness! My new baby Dottie is going to lift all of our moods 🤗”
Weekly Dose of Dottie
Garth is turning the new arrival into a Monday ritual:
- New series: “What’s Dottie Doing?”
- Drops every Monday
- Hashtag: #mondayswithdottie
Remembering Pearl
The arrival of Dottie follows the loss of Garth’s dog Pearl last May. In that tribute, Garth wrote:
> “My Pearly girl will be with me forever in the softest place in my heart”
Key Takeaways
- Dottie was a Christmas gift from husband Dave Abrams and Garth’s three daughters
- Garth has long called herself an animal lover, once noting more dogs than people in her photo albums
- The weekly posts will track Dottie settling in with Garth’s other pets
Garth’s new companion promises fans a steady stream of canine cheer each week.
