Lady Gaga Gets a New Puppy After Past Dog Incident

Lady Gaga has announced the arrival of a new puppy, marking a joyful moment three years after a traumatic incident involving her dogwalker, Ryan Fischer. The 38-year-old singer shared the news on TikTok, posting a heartfelt video where she cuddles her new French bulldog while lip-syncing to her song "Die With A Smile," featuring Bruno Mars. However, she did not reveal the puppy's name or gender. The backdrop to this happy occasion is a harrowing event from February 2021, when Fischer was shot four times while walking Gaga's dogs, Koji and Gustav, who were subsequently kidnapped. Fischer, a close friend of Gaga, faced life-threatening injuries and spent weeks in recovery. Gaga took on the responsibility of covering his medical expenses and offered a $500,000 reward for the safe return of her pets, although a judge later ruled she was not obligated to pay the reward due to the circumstances surrounding the dogs' return. The kidnapping incident highlighted the dangers associated with owning valuable breeds, as the criminals were unaware the dogs belonged to Gaga. During the sentencing of one of the culprits, Fischer confronted the shooter, expressing the profound impact the event had on both their lives. Following his recovery, Fischer launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his healing journey, which included travel and therapy, revealing feelings of abandonment despite Gaga's support. In January, Fischer disclosed his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, indicating ongoing challenges in processing memories from the traumatic night of the shooting.