Kristin Davis reveals she adopted a dog named Chewy from a rescue in New York

of Kristin Davis the family just gained a new member.

On October 31, the And just like that… The 59-year-old actress announced that she recently adopted a new dog named Chewy Muddy Paws Rescue in New York City. Davis shared the news in a Instagram video posted in collaboration with the canine’s foster mom, Isabel, who happens to run Instagram Dogs and the City (@simonsits).

“So excited for Chewy and his incredibly sweet, kind and loving new mom @iamkristindavis thank you @muddypawsrescuenyc because you saved our boy!” Isabel captioned her post about adopting Davis.

“I have to thank you @muddypawsrescuenyc and @simonsits for being so incredible!!! So professional, caring and patient! Thank you for all you do for so many amazing dogs – my children and I are lucky to have Chewy in our lives.” Sex and the City replied the star.

Davis also expressed her gratitude and shared her excitement about Chewy’s arrival in an exclusive quote to PEOPLE.

“I can’t thank Isabel enough for being such an incredible and dedicated foster mom! It is so important to adopt rescued animals. Through circumstances beyond their control, many end up in danger of being euthanized. No matter where you live, there are pets in need of adoption and rescue organizations in need of support,” she shared with PEOPLE.

“Muddy Paws of NYC does a great job with puppies big and small, finding new loving homes for them. We are delighted to have found Chewy; he is the perfect dog for our family. I am so grateful for the excellent care he received from Muddy Paws and @simonsits on his journey to us,” added Davis.

The video recently posted on Instagram featuring UN Goodwill Ambassador adoption reveals that Davis initially contacted Chewy’s availability during filming And just like that… in NYC As soon as filming wrapped, she flew back to her home base in LA with her new pup.

“Meeting Kristin was such an incredible experience,” Chewy’s adoptive mom said in the video. “She was so sweet. So kind. She fell head over heels in love with Chewy. Adopted him that day.”

Davis is no stranger to adoption and animal welfare projects.

The Couple withdrawal the actress has POSTED about her history of adopting from shelters on social media and is also a patron of The Orphans Project at The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

The Orphan Project’s mission is “to rescue orphaned elephants, rhinos and other species, raise them with specialized care, and reintegrate them into a protected wild,” according to the organization. official website.

You can donate to Muddy Paws Rescue and help more dogs find their forever homes Here.