1 Mamma Mia Was Rescued From a Research Plant
The Los Angeles Times reports that Harry and Meghan recently adopted a beagle named Mamma Mia, who currently resides at their swanky Montecito mansion with the couple and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. The rescue dog has a rags-to-riches story, after being rescued from a scary research plant in Virginia. Keep reading to see the video of Mia and other rescued dogs.
2 She Landed in California in July
Mamma Mia was rescued in July, along with 4,000 other Beagles, from the Envigo breeding and research plant. She landed in Valley Village at the Beagle Freedom Project, run by animal rights attorney Shannon Keith. “The duchess called me personally,” Keith told the publication.
3 The Head of the Rescue Thought She Was Speaking to Megan Fox
Initially, she didn’t know who the “VIP Donor” interested in a beagle adoption was. “She calls on my cell with no Caller ID and says, ‘Hey Shannon, this is Meghan,’” said Keith. “We talked for 30 minutes, and I thought, ‘Is this Megan Fox?’” However, it was Meghan and Prince Harry. Shortly after the call, they made an after-hours visit with two security guards to the San Fernando Valley house.
4 But Harry and Meghan Showed Up
Mamma Mia had been transported to California with eight newborn puppies, but the Duchess and Duke only had eyes for her. “The duchess is holding Mia and was like, ‘We’re adopting her,’” Keith said. “She was like ‘No, we don’t want a Christmas puppy. … We want ones we can help who are older.’” According to Meghan’s spokeswoman, the former actress was moved by the story about Envigo’s shutdown.
5 Harry Wouldn’t Leave Until His Pooch Had a Toy ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
When the Duke and Duchess were getting ready to leave with the newest House of Windsor family member, Harry paused. “He’s just like, ‘Well, we can’t leave yet because there’s something in that back house she needs. Does she have a favorite toy or something?’” Keith explained. They went back to a box with toys and allowed Mia to grab her favorite toy. “OK, now we can go home,” Harry said.
