Dave Bautista has no problem admitting that his four dogs live a far more comfortable traveling life than most people.
The 57-year-old actor opened up about the lengths he goes to for his rescue pit bulls while speaking to PEOPLE next to his The Wrecking Crew costs Jason Momoa.
When asked about the most luxurious thing he’s done for his pets, Bautista didn’t hesitate to answer.
“So I split my time between California and Florida now. And I think the most luxurious thing I’ve done for them is getting them a jet,” he said, referring to his dogs Ollie, Maggie, Penny and Talulah.
Bautista acknowledged how exaggerated that might sound, but explained that it comes out of concern, not exaggeration.
“I know it sounds like … I feel so bougie saying it out loud, but I just like the idea,” he said.
He added that long land trips would take too much time and flying commercially is not an option for him when it comes to his pets.
“And there’s no way I’m sticking my dogs under a plane. I’d lose my mind stressing about it and it would just make me sick.”
Momoa, 46, shared a much simpler treat for his own dog, saying the biggest luxury he offers is letting his pet sleep in bed every now and then.
“He’s getting older and I’m getting softer in my older age, so I might let him sleep in the bed a little more,” the actor said. Bautista jokingly replied, “I feel more like my dogs let me sleep in their bed.”
Beyond comfort and travel, Bautista has long been outspoken about animal welfare and rescue advocacy.
In 2021, after hearing about a neglected puppy found eating garbage with a metal chain embedded in its skin, the actor stepped in to help.
Working with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, he publicly offered $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
“To me, there is nothing more innocent and pure than a puppy,” Bautista said at the time.
“For someone who can abuse a puppy has to be the lowest form of human, pure evil, for someone who can abuse an animal like that. It makes me sick to my stomach.”
The story later had a happy ending.
Bautista revealed that the injured dog, originally named Sage, became part of his family.
“The good news is that the puppy you know as Sage actually became Penny Bautista. So I want to introduce you to the newest member of my family…healing, lovely and healthy,” he shared in an Instagram video.
“She is now a Bautista and she will never be abused again a day in her life. She is about to live her best puppy life ever … and she has her forever home.”
He has continued to support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, even sponsoring professional photo shoots to help shelter dogs stand out online and find homes faster.
Bautista is currently starring The Wrecking Crewwhich is streamed on Prime Video.
