By [Author Name] | [News Outlet] | May 21, 2025
In a surprise announcement that left close friends and fans teary-eyed, Dana Perino and her husband Peter McMahon have revealed they've adopted again — but this time, the new arrival isn’t wearing diapers. It has four paws and a tail.
Yes — the former White House Press Secretary and Fox News anchor is officially a mom once more… to a rescued golden retriever pup named Theo.
“We never thought we’d be parents again after Jasper,” Dana shared, referencing the couple’s beloved Vizsla who passed away in 2021. “But life had other plans. Theo found us.”
The reveal came during an emotional segment on America’s Newsroom, when co-host Bill Hemmer surprised Dana with a framed paw print and “Welcome Home, Theo” on air. Perino, visibly moved, wiped away tears as she smiled:
“I guess we’re starting over — and I couldn’t be happier.”
Friends say the couple had quietly been fostering dogs over the past year, but Theo “stole their hearts from day one.”
Social media erupted in celebration, with hashtags like #TheoPerino, #SecondChances, and #Pawlitics quickly trending. Fans posted photos of their own adopted pets and shared stories of love found in unlikely moments.
“It may not be a baby, but it’s a new chapter,” one fan wrote. “And for Dana, it’s the chapter we all hoped she’d turn.”
The Perinos plan to keep their newest family member involved in daily routines — including studio visits, press tours, and yes, future photo ops with Dana’s growing collection of patriotic dog bandanas.