Bachelorette Alum Finds Love with Rescue Dog Charity Founder

In a heartwarming tale of puppy love, former Bachelorette contestant Jason Tartick has found a new romance with Kathryn Hurley, the founder and executive director of Wags & Walks Nashville. The two met earlier this year when Tartick, 37, adopted his dog Teddy from the Tennessee-based nonprofit rescue center that Hurley, 33, launched in 2019.

Tartick, who rose to fame on season 14 of The Bachelorette in 2018, has been open about his love for Teddy, a golden retriever mix. "Not sure who rescued who, but we got each other!" he wrote on Instagram in March, sharing a video of himself with the pup. Hurley also expressed her delight at helping Tartick find his "forever pup," stating that the adoption "changes his dog's life forever" and raises awareness about the importance of giving rescue dogs a second chance.

While the exact timeline of the couple's relationship is unclear, they were recently spotted looking cozy at the opening of Craig's restaurant in Nashville on November 12. Tartick, who was previously engaged to Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe, has emphasized the importance of finding a partner who loves dogs, saying, "I think my next girlfriend's gotta love dogs."