Supergirl and Krypto hope to inspire pet adoption

Supergirl and Krypto the dog promoting, 'Adopt your best friends'

Best Friends, Warner Bros. Pictures, and DC Studios have teamed up to encourage people to adopt their very own Krypto, just like Supergirl.

By Kim McDaniel

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

When Superman hit theaters last summer, Krypto the dog stole the show. The CGI pup and trusty sidekick won over fans, and that ended up helping real dogs get adopted from shelters. Last year, Best Friends Animal Society partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios to encourage moviegoers who wanted their own Krypto to head to their nearest animal shelter and adopt.

Now, as Supergirl steps into the spotlight with her own movie this summer — with Krypto too — we’re teaming up again to show that home is never far away when you have a loyal best friend by your side.

When you adopt, the benefits go both ways: Pets get a family and home to call their own, and adopters discover new joy, comfort, laughter, and love in return.

Somewhere in a shelter right now is a pet who could be your partner, your companion, your sidekick — your own Krypto.

Supergirl opens in theaters on June 26, and Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios will cover dog adoption fees at all Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary from June 22 through July 5.

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