Chicago Fire’s Taylor Kinney Welcomes Adorable New Puppy — Fans Are Over the Moon
Taylor Kinney Expands His Family
Taylor Kinney, the beloved Chicago Fire star, is adding a furry friend to his life! The actor, best known for playing Kelly Severide at Firehouse 51, and his girlfriend Ashley Cruger recently welcomed a new puppy into their home. Fans quickly took to social media to share their excitement and congratulations for the happy couple.
Kinney has starred on NBC’s hit series since its debut in 2012. While his character Severide is married to Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) on the show, Kinney is in a real-life relationship with model Ashley Cruger. The two have been together since 2022 and are known for keeping their personal lives relatively private, occasionally sharing glimpses on Instagram.
A Heartwarming Instagram Reveal
On March 13, 2024, Cruger introduced the couple’s newest family member via Instagram Story. The adorable black-and-brown bulldog instantly captured the hearts of fans. In one photo, the puppy is shown giving Kinney a kiss on the ear while he plays with her. Cruger captioned the post: “New family member” with a string of heart-eye emojis.
Another post featured just the puppy with the caption: “That’s a good girl if I’ve ever seen one!!!!!” Clearly, the couple is smitten with their new addition. Kinney himself has shared sweet moments with dogs in the past, demonstrating that he is a devoted dog dad. In August 2020, he posted a photo of a scruffy black dog trying to give him a kiss, and in November, he shared a picture of himself reading in the park with the same pup cuddled in his arms.
Life on Chicago Fire: Balancing Work and Passion
The timing of the puppy adoption comes during a turbulent period for Kinney’s character Severide on Chicago Fire. Kinney stepped away from the show midway through Season 11 to handle a “personal matter” but returned for Season 12. However, he left again in the third episode, leaving fans uncertain about his future on the series.
Severide has struggled on-screen with balancing his passion for arson investigation alongside his marriage to Stella. He previously left his wife to train at “the best arson investigation program in the world” and now finds himself in Tucson, Arizona, assisting the ATF on an arson case. His most recent cameo in Season 12 was a heartwarming moment as he served as best man at Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Sylvie Brett’s (Kara Killmer) wedding.
Fans React to Kinney’s Life Update
Fans were quick to flood social media with excitement over Kinney’s new puppy. Many praised the couple for their adorable new addition, sharing memes, heart emojis, and comments about how cute the puppy is. Others expressed relief at seeing Kinney enjoying a happy, personal milestone amidst the uncertainty surrounding his role on Chicago Fire.
While Kinney’s future on the show remains unclear, fans are cheering him on both on and off the screen. The puppy adds a joyful chapter to his life, highlighting a softer, more personal side of the actor that fans rarely get to see.
What’s Next for Taylor Kinney and Severide?
It’s still unknown whether Kinney plans to leave Chicago Fire permanently or if he will return later in the season. Fans will have to stay tuned to find out how Severide’s story unfolds. Meanwhile, at home, Taylor and Ashley can enjoy their new puppy and the warmth and joy a furry friend brings into a busy life.
With this adorable addition, Kinney proves that even amidst career challenges and on-screen drama, life off-camera can be full of love, happiness, and a little chaos from puppy antics.