Ian Somerhalder Cuddles with Cute Dogs at Strut Your Mutt Event

Posted by Theo on September 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Ian Somerhalder cozies up to an adorable pup at Strut Your MuttHow did Ian Somerhalder spend his Saturday (September 22, 2012)? Did he drop by the mall? Did he hit up some clubs? Did he lounge about wasting the day away? No, no and no! Despite an intense filming schedule for season four of The Vampire Diaries, the actor dedicated his down time to hanging out with adorable pooches at the Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Strut Your Mutt’ event in Lafayette! Known throughout the USA as the ultimate doggie festival, ‘Strut Your Mutt, is a non-profit effort to raise money for homeless pets and features a leisurely group dog walk, pet contests, refreshments, and fun activities.

Ian not only attended but he also served as team captain for his organization ISF. The group’s goal was to raise $150,000 for the Ian Somerhalder Foundation Animal Sanctuary. “I really believe in Best Friends Animal Society and their mission of “No More Homeless Pets™”, said Somerhalder, who serves as an acclaimed ambassador for Best Friends. “Their passion for helping pets really inspired me to work towards building an Animal Sanctuary through the ISF. Our sanctuary will be a safe place for all types of awesome creatures, including abused and abandoned pets.” For more details on how to contribute to ISF’s incredible cause please visit their official site here.

Now for the adorable part! Check out pics of Ian participating at the ‘Strut Your Mutt’ walk below:




Photo Credit: Jonathan Bachman/Invision for Best Friends Animal Society/AP Images



Photo Credit: Jonathan Bachman/Invision for Best Friends Animal Society/AP Images

(Wait a sec... Is that Data from The Goonies walking alongside Ian?)



Photo Credit: Jonathan Bachman/Invision for Best Friends Animal Society/AP Images



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



Photo Credit: ISF Facebook Page



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Just like ike Ian Somerhalder, do you own a pet you love with every fiber of your being? Tell us all about your cute pup in the comments!

 

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