Bachelor Nation Star's Rescue Dog Adoption Sparks Unexpected Romance

In November 2025, Us Weekly broke the news that a Bachelor Nation alum is now dating the founder and executive director of Wags & Walks Nashville, a nonprofit rescue organization. The couple initially crossed paths earlier this year when the alum adopted a dog named Teddy from the rescue center.

The pair were recently spotted looking cozy at the opening of a restaurant in Nashville. Wags & Walks Nashville was founded by the dating partner in 2019, several years before the alum adopted their furry companion. The rescue center founder had previously been married to a musician, but they amicably split in April 2025 and finalized their divorce just a few months later.

The Bachelor Nation alum's new romantic interest also appears to have a close bond with the wife of a member of the country music duo Dan + Shay. The two women have been described as "besties" who enjoy saving dogs together. The Wags & Walks Nashville founder was previously a manager at her family's Dairy King shop for over a decade before launching the rescue organization.