Comedian Nate Bargatze welcomes a new addition to his family during his comedy tour in Philadelphia, named the dog "Philly" after the city.
In the heart of Philadelphia, comedian Nate Bargatze concluded his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour with a heartwarming surprise. During his performance at the Wells Fargo Center, Bargatze adopted a dog named Philly from the Pennsylvania SPCA.
The Pennsylvania SPCA had brought several adoptable dogs for Bargatze to meet before his show. Among them was Strudel, a cocker spaniel who had been rescued from a breeder in Northumberland County on July 30, 2025. Strudel, now Philly, was kept in poor conditions before her rescue.
Bargatze introduced Philly onstage, creating a memorable moment for both the audience and the shelter. Philly, who now has a loving home and a better life, reflects the shelter's mission to rescue animals from cruelty and neglect.
Nate shared adoption and introduction videos on his Instagram, highlighting Philly's new role in his life. He joked that Philly didn't look like a typical rescue because she looked well cared for, saying she was "rescued from a mansion."
This adoption marks Bargatze's second dog, and Philly has become a special addition to his family. The comedian was spotted outside Lincoln Financial Field on an electric scooter with his new companion, further cementing Philly's place in his life.
Joe Brandt, a digital content producer for News Philadelphia, reported on this heartwarming story. Brandt, a Temple University graduate and native of Pitman, NJ, joined News Philadelphia in 2022.
[1] Pennsylvania SPCA [2] Nate Bargatze's Instagram Page [3] Lincoln Financial Field [4] Temple University [5] News Philadelphia
This story is a testament to the power of adopting rescued animals and the joy they can bring into our lives. Nate Bargatze's adoption of Philly serves as an inspiration for others to consider adopting a pet from their local shelter.
The Pennsylvania SPCA's rescue mission, exemplified by Philly's transformation from a breeder's mansion to a loving home, is featured on Nate Bargatze's Instagram page (number 2). Meanwhile, after adopting Philly, comedian Nate Bargatze can be seen enjoying quality time outside Lincoln Financial Field (number 3) with his new pet, highlighting News Philadelphia's (number 5) coverage of heartwarming local news stories that showcase the power of pet adoption and the joy they bring to our lives.
