Amanda Seyfried Knows The Special Love Of A Rescue Dog: 'Completely Changed My Life'

On July 24, actor Amanda Seyfried announced that she said goodbye to her beloved rescue dog Finn, who was 16 years old. The passing of the loving and devoted Australian shepherd breed dog prompted the "Mamma Mia!" star to share a short but sweet tribute on Instagram alongside a simple selfie with the pup, captioned, "This one's forever and ever."

The sad news resonated with fans, who had gotten to know Finn over the years, as Seyfried often spoke about him and sometimes had him by her side on movie sets and during on-screen interviews. On social media, Finn was seen as family rather than just a pet, with the actor often giving fans a glimpse into their remarkable bond by sharing pics and videos of their adventures together.

In the comments of the IG announcement, fellow stars like Olivia Munn and Rachel Zegler offered condolences, with Munn saying, "Fly high, sweet pup 🕊️♥️♥️♥️" and Zegler simply stating, "Family." While Finn may be gone, the memories they shared — and the love he clearly brought to his high-profile human's life — will last forever.

Amanda Seyfried and her beloved Australian shepherd Finn spent 16 years in the spotlight together, building a public bond that fans watched grow over the years. The actor adopted the rescue dog in 2009 during her time on the HBO series "Big Love," later stating in interviews that the four-legged companion provided her with one of the most meaningful relationships of her life.

Finn often accompanied Seyfried to movie sets and interviews, with photos of and stories about them appearing on celebrity gossip sites and in magazines. Over the years, she candidly opened up about Finn's impact on her life and the emotional benefits of owning a pet in interviews with publications like People magazine about how the rescue dog helped her stay grounded and find stability while navigating Hollywood. She even showed him off live and in person on the Today show and The Late Show With David Letterman, where the pup balanced a hamburger on his head for a "Stupid Pet Trick" moment.

Throughout it all, Finn remained a beloved fixture on Seyfried's social media accounts, where she posted adorable selfies of the pooch and shared both silly and sentimental moments in the pup's life (like dressing up for Halloween and celebrating birthdays). Despite his sad passing, we're sure to see him continue to pop up as a beloved memory on her social media for years to come.