'Vanderpump Dogs' Star Dan Babic Talks Lisa Vanderpump In Exclusive Interview
By TheBlast Staff on May 27, 2021 at 10:27 AM EDT
Instagram | Dan Babic
Dan Babic is one of the leading cast members of "Vanderpump Dogs" and during an email interview with The Blast on May 26, he opened up about his adoption story and revealed what it was like working with Lisa Vanderpump.
Like many, Babic, a TV host and style expert, began considering the idea of adopting a rescue dog during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. So when a member of Vanderpump's team reached out to him directly, he immediately took the gesture as a sign and ventured into her Vanderpump Dogs rescue center in West Hollywood, California.
Dan Babic Desired To Nurture A Rescue Dog Back To Good Health
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According to Babic, he was hunting for a small dog to love "back to good health" at the time that he found himself at the Vanderpump Dogs rescue center.
"It breaks my heart even thinking about the torture and mistreatment rescue dogs have often faced. I knew that someone like me who me has all the love in the world to give would be the right man for the job," Babic explained.
Still, when the idea of adopting an animal while filming a reality show was presented to him, Babic was admittedly a "little hesitant."
Scroll on to find out what ultimately sold Babic on the idea of appearing on "Vanderpump Dogs."
Dan Babic Appreciated The Brilliant Concept Of 'Vanderpump Dogs'
Instagram | Dan Babic
Following his initial bout with hesitancy, Babic decided to look at "Vanderpump Dogs" for the inspiring and loving stories it includes.
"I thought the idea for the reality show was sheer brilliance. Especially coming out of a global pandemic. I think people need to see love, light and pure joy more than ever and that’s what this show is," he noted.
Fast forward to months later and Babic is thrilled to be the proud owner of a dog named Gizmo, who he described as his "life partner."
"Sorry boyfriend David!" he joked.
Dan Babic Likened His Search For His Canine Life Partner To Dating
Twitter | Dan Babic
"Finding a dog that is the right fit for you is like dating, and not just for a one night stand but for a life partner," Babic shared.
"The best way to describe [my relationship with Gizmo] is that he feels like an organ living outside my body. The unconditional love we have for each other is so big it cannot be expressed in words."
Looking back on his experience starring on "Vanderpump Dogs," Babic offered some words of advice.
"I think if you have the ability to change someone or somethings life for the better you should do it," he stated.
Scroll on for what he said about Lisa Vanderpump.
Dan Babic Teases A 'Never-Seen-Before Side' Of Lisa Vanderpump
Twitter | Dan Babic
When The Blast asked Babic what it was like working with Vanderpump, he told us the former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member and current "Vanderpump Rules" star is "fantastic."
"I got to know her on a whole other level doing the show. Lisa is a much more sensitive than people realize and I think viewers will be excited to see that never-seen-before side of her," he revealed.
"Vanderpump Dogs" is set to begin streaming on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, on June 9. Check out a sneak peek at the upcoming series here.
Scroll on to the article below to see what a former employee of Vanderpump's recently said about their close-knit relationship with one another.