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Pet of the week: Meet Isabela Merced's three adorable dogs, Bonbon, Canela and Pluto

Isabela has also encouraged her fans and followers to foster and rescue dogs


Daniel Neira
Senior Writer
MAY 16, 2025 6:50 PM EDT

Actress and singer Isabela Merced, known for her roles in 'The Last of Us' and the upcoming 'Superman' movie is a proud dog mom to three beloved pets, Bonbon, Canela, and Pluto. The Peruvian-American star continues to have a successful career in Hollywood and has long been an animal rights activist.

Isabela has documented her journey to success on social media, sharing glimpses of her personal and professional lives, including special moments with her friends and family, her love for dogs, and photos and videos of her three furry friends. 

Isabela Merced and her dog Bonbon© Isabela Merced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Bonbon

The actress lives with Bonbon in Los Angeles, a brown Chihuahua who often poses with her on Instagram Stories, proving that they are inseparable. "This is bonbon," she posted in 2022.

Isabela Merced and her dog Bonbon and Canela© Isabela Merced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Bonbon and Canela

"A day in the life," she shared in 2021, showing her everyday life with Canela and Bonbon. Isabela has also encouraged her fans and followers to foster and rescue dogs, apart from donating to help animals. 

Isabela Merced and her dog Canela© IsabelaMerced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Canela

Canela, a rescue dog, joined Isabela's family in 2020. She was adopted through The Labelle Foundation. Isabela described her as "the weirdest sleeper and biggest personality I’ve ever met," adding, "Canela is too smart and I’m having so much fun with the perfect addition to our family."

Isabela Merced and her dog Canela© IsabelaMerced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Canela

Fans have praised Isabela for her love of animals. "Warms my heart you love dogs," one person wrote, while someone else commented, "You're amazing for doing this."

Isabela Merced and her dog Pluto© IsabelaMerced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Pluto

Pluto, a three-legged dog who now lives with her mom, was adopted by Isabela in 2018 while filming 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold' in Australia. She found him at the Animal Welfare League in Coombabah and was immediately drawn to him. Isabela shared, "He's got 3 legs, but he doesn't let that define him." 

Isabela Merced and her dog Pluto© IsabelaMerced/Instagram
Isabela Merced and her dog Pluto

Isabela often expresses how her dogs provide her with comfort and support, especially during challenging times. She has mentioned that they offer her peace and companionship without judgment, which she deeply values.

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