Man’s best friend! There is no stronger bond than that of a human and their pup — and Chris Evans and his dog, Dodger, are prime examples of this dynamic.
The Avengers star, 38, first met his sweet mixed-breed boxer around the time he was filming his 2017’s Gifted. He shared a video of their initial introduction to Twitter in April 2018, in which Evans — who was off-camera — approached the pen where the rescue pup was being held.
The Knives Out actor says, “Hi dude,” to Dodger as he bends down to put his hand out for the pup, in an effort to become better acquainted. The dog, in turn, shows his affection for Evans by licking and pawing at his hand repeatedly.
Since adopting the Dodger, Evans has sprinkled several adorable posts across his Twitter profile starring his loveable pup. He’s paid tribute to the pet by posting an adorable snap of the duo on International Dog Day in August 2019, and he’s also shared a few videos of Dodger showing off his singing skills. The dog is even featured in the Nanny Diaries star’s Twitter header photo.
Evans isn’t the only one to fall in love with Dodger, as fans have also carved out a place for the pup in their hearts. The internet’s interest in the dog nearly caused many to lose it when Evans shared a picture that some thought indicated the pet had passed on.
“Really missing this guy right now,” he captioned a Twitter pic of the duo in 2017, where the actor was shown softly smiling as he cuddled up with Dodger. After his post attracted worried responses from fans, the Fantastic Four star clarified his initial statement.
“To be clear, he’s alive and well,” Evans wrote. “Just thousands of miles away for the next couple months.”
Seth Rogen was among those who freaked out over Evans’ earlier remark, tweeting at the Marvel star: “F–k dude. I was, like, crying.”
Scroll down below to see some highlights from Evans and Dodger’s friendship!
On National Pet Day in 2018, Evans shared a sweet statement about the duo’s first meeting along with an adorable clip. “This is the moment we met. He was trying so hard to stay seated even though he desperately wanted to get out,” he wrote. “I knew right away that he was coming home with me, so I took this video to always remember our first hello. Rescue dogs are the best dogs!!” Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter (2)
Evans honored his pet on International Dog Day in August 2019 by posting a sweet selfie of the pair cozying up together. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
Evans opted to dress in a way that matched his pup in a December 2018 photo. “Kinda stole Dodger’s color scheme on set today,” he wrote. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
The Captain America star hilariously trolled Dodger in “extremely rare footage” where he referred to the dog by the name the shelter gave him, Benny — which the pup actually responded to! “He was there for about a month,” he wrote in February 2019 of Dodger’s shelter stay. “I can’t believe no one snagged him sooner! This is our first ‘hangout’ at the shelter.” Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
In a video from November 2017, Evans chuckled in the background of a clip where Dodger was shown playing with a stuffed lion as it sang, The Tokens’ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” The pup then proceeded to join in by howling along to the famous track. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
On Valentine’s Day in 2019, Evans posted an adorable shot that showed him wrapping up Dodger in his arms. “Happy Valentine’s Day from this pair of dysfunctional codependents,” he wrote. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
The Snowpiercer star shared the cutest video in September 2017 of what happened when the pair reunited after “10 long weeks,” as Dodger greeted Evans by licking the actor all over his face. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
Evans shared a pic of his pup to Twitter in November 2019, where Dodger was shown holding onto his stuffed animal. The actor noted that his pal was “reconnecting with his west coast lion.” Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
Twinning! The Massachusetts native gifted his pup a cream turtleneck sweater for Christmas 2019 that matches the sweater his character wears in Knives Out. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
Dodger snuggled up to Evans on March 23, 2020 for a night in amid quarantine orders. “Homebodies,” the actor captioned the cozy snap. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
On April 12, 2020, the Avengers star shared a close-up photo of his best furry friend with a hilarious caption about his new at-home lifestyle restrictions. “I’ve been watching you sleep for the last hour trying to organize my thoughts,” Evans wrote via Twitter, speaking as Dodger. “I’m not sure how to say this so I’m just gonna come right out with it. Why the f--k do we never go to the dog park anymore??? Also wake the hell up, I’m starving.” Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
“Two seconds later he full-body sneezed directly into my face,” the Before We Go actor wrote alongside two photos of himself and Dodger sharing a sweet embrace and looking longlining into each other’s eyes on April 20, 2020. Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
“I assured him I knew what I was doing,” Evans wrote via Twitter on May 4, 2020. “He seemed skeptical at first, but with the help of a few treats, I talked him into it.” The Defending Jacob star quickly admitted that his attempt to cut his dog’s hair while in quarantine “went so wrong, so fast. I guess some things are better left to the professionals. He hasn’t seen a mirror yet. I told him it looks great.” Courtesy of Chris Evans/Twitter
"Just woke up to this pillow hog," the Knives Out star teased in May 2020 alongside an adorable close-up photo of his pup's snout. The sweet snapshot was a hit with Evans' biggest fans, including actress Jaimie Alexander. "That face! 😂🙏🏻😍," she commented. Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
The Defending Jacob star showed off Dodger's new "summer surgery haircut" in July 2020 before asking fans to send good vibes to his pup. "Next week he's getting a shiny new hip!" Evans tweeted. "It'll be a long recovery but I have a feeling this champ is gonna cruise." Courtesy of Chris Evans/Twitter
The Knives Out actor shared a photo of Dodger lying on his chest, where he has the pup’s name tattooed. “Dodger lying on DODGER 💙,” he captioned the pic in October 2020. Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
"That's probably one of the purest relationships I have, so I'll never regret that tattoo. I’ve regretted a few in my life, but not that one,” Evans told Jimmy Kimmel in October 2020 about his Dodger ink. YouTube
Evans sent fans into a frenzy in November 2020 when he and Aly Raisman met up for a puppy playdate. "He's great. He's super nice," the Olympian told Us exclusively in May 2021. "Our dogs have fun together, so it's nice." Courtesy of Chris Evans/Instagram
Dodger snuggled between Evans' legs for a July 2021 snap. Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
The Lightyear star bought buttons that allow dogs to give commands, such as "walk" or "treat," and Evans was surprised that Dodger didn't just ask for food. "After a couple days of training he began connecting the dots," the actor revealed in August 2021 via Instagram. "He’s already made so much progress and I laugh out loud every time I hear him press one. I thought ‘treat’ would be the most used. Turns out it’s ‘play’ and I f--king love that about him." Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
Evans shared a couple of snaps of Dodger taken by his costar Michelle Dockery while they were on the Defending Jacob set. Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
"Twins?" Evans captured a sweet snap of him and his canine side-by-side. Courtesy Chris Evans/Instagram
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I have some amazing fans. I see you. Love you all,” the MCU star tweeted in January 2022 before sharing a snap of his beloved pup snoozing. “He loves you all too :)." Courtesy Chris Evans/Twitter
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