DWTS Judge Shares Family Update 3 Months After Devastating Loss
Beloved Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is giving fans a glimpse into a new chapter after enduring a difficult few months. Just weeks after opening up about a devastating personal loss-and days after a recent health scare led to an ambulance ride to the hospital-the television personality shared a heartfelt family update that quickly drew attention from fans online.
Inaba revealed that she recently rescued another dog, three months after losing her dog, Peanut.
"New family member alert. While I've been getting better, Lola and Loki are getting to know each other… #Lola&Loki New siblings," Inaba captioned an Instagram video of her two pups playing together.
While Inaba has had Lola for years, she decided to give her a brother, adopting Loki from Big Love Animal Rescue in Los Angeles, California.
Fans are thrilled for Inaba, who has had a challenging few months.
"Loki's already the protective big brother vibes," one person commented on Inaba's video.
"They're gonna be best friends," another wrote.
"Adorable!! They hit the jackpot with you for a mom!! Lucky pups," a third comment read.
"Best news today," someone else added.
It's a special time for Inaba, who was left heartbroken after saying goodbye to Peanut.
"Goodbye my eternal love…my little queen. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be yours," Inaba, 58, captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Inaba has also been dealing with health issues in recent years. Earlier this month, she revealed that she'd suffered a "small medical emergency" on a recent flight. In a candid Instagram post, Inaba said that she initially thought she had food poisoning but she got worried when she "broke out into a cold sweat, got dizzy" and her arms "went numb."
Inaba has been dealing with some health issues, including effects of Sjogren's, a chronic auto-immune disease that she was diagnosed with in 2013.
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM.