Nina Dobrev’s Vibey Dog Hangout Is the Coolest Thing You’ll See All Day

Published 07/21/2025, 8:58 PM EDT

The affairs of men may flutter and fail, but Nina Dobrev’s dating life has remained as headline-friendly as a tabloid editor’s dream. From the moody brood of Ian Somerhalder to the Olympic earnestness of Shaun White, Dobrev has made headlines, hashtags, and hearts race. Still, through the glittering chaos of celebrity pairings, only one companion has offered unconditional love and zero PR strategy, Maverick, her delightfully photogenic canine. And their latest post? It howls with joy.

Her newest dog-day post is fangtastically adorable, equal parts fashion editorial and four-legged friendship goals.

A day in life with Nina Dobrev and Maverick

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Nina Dobrev has hopped onto the viral “Aren’t you sick of each other yet?” trend with a reel featuring her ever-loyal sidekick, Maverick. Instead of offering a simple no, she delivers a montage filled with daily bonding. The video begins with the duo waking up in matching pajamas, followed by a calm coffee moment and reading the morning headlines together, yes, her dog appears just as invested in the news as she is in her strong coffee.

The wholesome chaos continues as the pair clean dishes together and lounge in a sauna like a wellness influencer and her emotional support animal. By the time they hit the road wearing sunglasses cooler than most humans, the answer was obvious. This is not cabin fever; it is domestic bliss, Hollywood-style. Nina Dobrev and Maverick are not sick of each other. If anything, they are thriving in perfectly synchronized absurdity.

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As Nina Dobrev and Maverick flaunt their eternal bond, Maverick seems to be effortlessly charming his way into the spotlight, fangs not required.

Meet Nina Dobrev's pet dog Maverick

In 2017, Nina Dobrev adopted Maverick, a Border Collie–Australian Shepherd mix, from The Pet Care Foundation in Los Angeles. The pup arrived just after Valentine’s Day, which is ironic, considering she immediately stole Dobrev’s heart, as well as her household and even her photo dumps, much to the delight of fans. Maverick was named after Tom Cruise’s character in Top Gun, which checks out, given her dramatic entrances and need for speed. She is not just a dog; she is a scene-stealer with fur and faster reflexes than most red-carpet photographers.

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Maverick even has her own Instagram account, @mrs.maverick, with hundreds of thousands of followers who seem perfectly content watching her lounge on couches or ride shotgun in style. She celebrates birthdays, holidays, and naps with equal flair. Once mistaken for a mere pet, Maverick is now arguably the more photogenic member of the Dobrev household. Some chase fame, Maverick simply sits, stays, and lets it arrive.

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Have you become a fan of Maverick's as well? Let us know in the comments down below!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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