Kristin Davis the family has 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 thanks to Muddy Paw Rescue in New York. Davis shared the news in a Instagram video published in collaboration with the dog’s adoptive mother, Isabel, who runs Instagram Dogs and the city (@simonsits).

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

“I have to thank YOU @muddypawsrescuenyc and @simonsits for being so amazing!!! So professional, caring and patient! Thank you for all you do for so many amazing dogs – my kids and I are the luckiest to have Chewy with us. Sex and the city The star responded.

Davis also expressed his gratitude and shared his excitement over Chewy’s arrival in a quote exclusive to PEOPLE.

“I can’t thank Isabel enough for being such an incredible and committed adoptive mother! It’s so important to adopt rescued animals. Due to circumstances beyond their control, many are at risk of being euthanized. No matter where you live “There are pets that need adoption and rescue organizations that need support,” she shared with PEOPLE.

“Muddy Paws in New York does a great job with puppies big and small, finding them new loving homes. We are thrilled 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,” Davis added.

The recently released Instagram video featuring the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador adoption reveals Davis initially contacted Chewy’s availability during filming And just like that… in New York As soon as filming was over, she returned home to Los Angeles with her new puppy.

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

Davis is no stranger to pet adoption and animal welfare projects.

THE Couples retreat the actress has job about her shelter adoption story on social media, and she is also a patron of The orphans project at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

The mission of the Orphans’ Project is to “rescue orphaned elephants, rhinos and other species, raise them with specialized care and reintegrate them into protected wilderness”, according to the head of the organization. official website.

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