Social media erupted in celebration, with hashtags like #TheoPerino, #SecondChances, and #Pawlitics quickly trending. Fans posted photos of their own adopted pets and shared stories of love found in unlikely moments.
“It may not be a baby, but it’s a new chapter,” one fan wrote. “And for Dana, it’s the chapter we all hoped she’d turn.”
A New Routine, a Renewed Purpose. The Perinos plan to keep their newest family member involved in daily routines — including studio visits, press tours, and yes, future photo ops with Dana’s growing collection of patriotic dog bandanas.
Veterinary wellness consultants often note that bonding with a pet after loss can be emotionally restorative, similar to what patients feel after recovering from long-term medical conditions or managing bereavement-related depression.
And just like new parents, Dana and Peter are reportedly looking into comprehensive pet insurance policies that cover not only accidents but also preventive diagnostics, nutritional counseling, and even mental wellness for pets—an increasingly popular niche in the healthcare finance space.
For Perino, Theo is more than a dog — he’s a symbol of healing, renewal, and the quiet strength that comes from saying “yes” when the heart is ready.
