Okay Stranger Things fans you know Millie Bobby Brown right? Eleven herself? Turns out when she is not battling monsters from the Upside Down she is wrangling a whole different kind of chaos: a ton of pets. Like seriously a LOT. You are not going to believe the number.
Millie Bobby Brown: Zookeeper in Disguise? 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast Bombshell About Her Animal Army
Millie recently spilled the tea on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast and the internet basically exploded. Why? Because she casually dropped the fact that she is living her best life surrounded by more animals than you can count on both hands and feet combined. We are talking dogs cats farm animals the whole shebang. Forget Demogorgons her biggest challenge might be just feeding everyone.
So what is the grand total? Brace yourselves... Millie Bobby Brown owns a mind-blowing 62 pets! Yes SIXTY-TWO. That is not a typo. Let's break it down:
- Farm Animals: 25 (including goats cows and donkeys!)
- Foster Dogs: 23 (in a rescue sanctuary on her property!)
- Personal Dogs (Inside the House): 10
- Cats: 4
Suddenly fighting Vecna does not seem so stressful compared to that pet headcount does it?
Rigby's Resurrection: Blind Dachshund Steals Hearts and Couches (and Maybe Millie's Bed?)
Among Millie's furry crew there is one dog who has a particularly heartwarming story: Rigby. Rigby is an 18-year-old blind dachshund that Millie found "left on the side of the road". Talk about a rescue mission! She took him in thinking he was nearing the end but Rigby had other plans.
Millie joked she used to call him "Rigor Mortis" because she thought he was not long for this world. Boy was she wrong! Rigby is thriving. He is jumping on couches navigating the house like a pro and apparently even acting like he is "becoming unblind". He is found a new lease on life thanks to Millie and is now living the high life jumping on furniture and knowing exactly where to find the food. What a legend!
Speaking of beds Millie also admitted that her husband Jake Bongiovi had to put his foot down about the in-house dog sleeping arrangements. Apparently only one dog Winnie is officially allowed in bed now. But when Jake is away? Millie confessed "When he's away I have all the dogs in bed with me." Sounds like Winnie might have some competition for prime bed real estate.
Donkey Drama: Pregnant Betsy and the Coyote Crew (Plus Farm Life in Georgia)
If 62 pets were not enough Millie also announced some breaking animal news: "My donkey is pregnant." Yep Betsy the donkey is expecting! Apparently Betsy and Bernard the other donkey "got together had a great night out and now she's preggers." Congrats Betsy and Bernard!
But why donkeys in the first place? Millie explained they are not just for show. "They will kill a dog if they see a dog" Millie said. Whoa donkey bodyguard alert! Turns out Millie got donkeys to "deter the coyotes from eating my little dogs" on her Georgia farm. Smart thinking Millie! Farm life comes with its own set of challenges but Millie seems to be handling it like a pro even with pregnant donkeys and 62 other animals.
House Hunting for Hounds: Why Millie Bobby Brown Bought Homes Next to Her Parents (Yes Really)
So how does one end up with this many animals? Well for Millie it all started with needing more pet space. She revealed she actually bought houses right next door to her parents in both the UK and Georgia. Why? Because her parents apparently had a strict "no more pets" rule under their roof.
Millie explained "At that point I had two dogs and a rabbit living in my room so I ended up buying a house right next to them." Talk about dedication to your furry friends! She basically built a pet-friendly compound next to her family. Now that is commitment. She has properties in both London and her Georgia farm showing her animal empire spans continents.
Millie Bobby Brown's Petting Zoo: A Listing of Her Amazing Animal Family
Want a quick rundown of Millie's animal kingdom? Here is a handy pet checklist:
- Dogs (Personal): 10 (including a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Great Dane and blind Dachshund Rigby)
- Foster Dogs: 23 (various breeds and ages in a sanctuary)
- Cats: 4 (feline friends unknown)
- Farm Animals: 25 (Goats Cows Donkeys - including pregnant Betsy - and more!)
- Total Estimated Pets: 62 (and counting with baby donkey on the way!)
Is it a farm? Is it a zoo? It's Millie Bobby Brown's wonderfully wild life and we are here for it!
More Than Just Eleven: Millie Bobby Brown's Heart Belongs to the Animals (and We Love Her For It)
Millie Bobby Brown is clearly more than just a super talented actress. She is a massive animal lover a dedicated rescuer and a total softie when it comes to her furry and not-so-furry friends. From blind Rigby's amazing recovery to the impending arrival of a baby donkey Millie's life is full of animal adventures. Her willingness to go to such lengths for her pets even buying houses to accommodate them is pretty awesome and super relatable to any animal lover out there. Forget the Upside Down Millie's real world is filled with cuddles chaos and a whole lot of love for her 62 (and counting) animal companions.