Olivia Amato at Muddy Paws 10th Year Event

If you follow Peloton instructor Olivia Amato on Instagram, you already know two very important members of her household: Tobi and Rue, her adorable rescue dogs who make regular appearances on her Instagram Stories. These two pups aren’t just cute cameos. They’re a window into just how deeply Olivia cares about animal rescue. So when she showed up to support Muddy Paws Rescue for their 10 year anniversary celebration on May 14, it wasn’t a publicity move. It was personal.

A Night to Remember at The Bowery Hotel

The Muddy Paws Rescue charity benefit was held at The Bowery Hotel in New York City’s Lower East Side, a venue known for bringing together philanthropically minded New Yorkers for meaningful causes. The evening united animal lovers, community members, and supporters of rescue work for a night of fundraising and awareness-building around one of NYC’s most impactful dog rescue organizations.

Olivia didn’t just attend. She took over the Muddy Paws Rescue Instagram account for part of the evening, giving her followers a behind-the-scenes look at the event and, more importantly, shining a spotlight on the incredible dogs the organization works so hard to save. For anyone who has watched her own stories featuring Tobi and Rue curled up beside her or tagging along on errands, seeing Olivia champion Muddy Paws felt completely on brand.

What Is Muddy Paws Rescue?

Muddy Paws Rescue is a New York City nonprofit dedicated to saving and rehabilitating dogs in need. From abandoned and neglected animals to those at risk of euthanasia, Muddy Paws steps in to provide comprehensive medical care, behavioral rehabilitation, and loving foster homes until each dog finds their forever family.

The organization’s impact is far-reaching. Beyond saving individual animals, Muddy Paws strengthens communities by connecting rescue dogs with adopting families and demonstrating that every dog, no matter their background, deserves a second chance. For many of the dogs they pull from shelters, Muddy Paws is exactly that: a second chance at life.

Doggie Dates: Olivia’s Sweetest Tradition

Beyond simply attending events, Olivia has created one of the most heartwarming adoption awareness initiatives you’ll find on social media: Doggie Dates (often collaborating with Muddy Paws).

Here’s how it works. Olivia takes an adoptable dog out for an entire day, spoiling them with love, adventures, and all the good things a dog deserves. But the real magic isn’t just the fun the dogs have (though, judging by her stories, they have a lot of fun). It’s the platform she gives them. Olivia documents the whole day on her social media, introducing each dog to her hundreds of thousands of followers and making the case, in the most charming and real-time way possible, for why that pup deserves a home.

And she doesn’t forget about them once the day is done. When a Doggie Date dog gets adopted, Olivia shares the update. Her followers celebrate right along with her. It’s community-building and dog advocacy all in one, and it works.

Think about what that means for a dog that might otherwise sit unseen in a foster home or shelter. One day with Olivia, and suddenly thousands of people know their name.

Tobi and Rue: The OG Rescue Ambassadors

Of course, none of this would ring quite as true if Olivia hadn’t walked the walk herself. Tobi and Rue, her two dogs, are living proof of the transformation that good homes and lots of love make possible. They’re fixtures on her Instagram Stories, whether she’s coming home from the studio, spending a lazy Sunday in, or just living life. They’re also a constant, gentle reminder to her followers that rescue dogs don’t just survive. They thrive.

Having Tobi and Rue in her life gives Olivia’s advocacy a kind of credibility that no amount of sponsored content could manufacture. She’s not just asking her followers to consider adoption. She’s showing them, every single day, what rescue looks like.

Why Celebrity Support for Muddy Paws Is Critical

When someone with Olivia’s reach gets behind an organization like Muddy Paws Rescue, the ripple effects are real. Followers who might never have heard of Muddy Paws suddenly find themselves watching an adoptable dog romp around a NYC park on a Doggie Date. People who weren’t thinking about adopting start reconsidering. Donors who want to support causes their favorite instructors believe in open their wallets.

This is influence used with intention, and it makes a measurable difference for the dogs Muddy Paws works to save.

How You Can Support Muddy Paws Rescue

Inspired to get involved? Here are a few ways to support the mission:

Adopt — If you’re ready to add a dog to your life, start with Muddy Paws. Visit their website to browse available dogs and learn about the adoption process.

Foster — Not ready to commit permanently? Fostering is one of the most valuable things you can do for a rescue dog. You provide a safe home; Muddy Paws provides the support.

Donate — Every dollar helps fund medical care, food, shelter, and rehabilitation for dogs in need. Click here to find out more.

Share — Follow Muddy Paws Rescue on social media and share their adoptable dogs. Sometimes all it takes is the right post reaching the right person.

And if you’re not already following Olivia Amato on Instagram, go do that too. Keep an eye out for the next Doggie Date. You might just fall in love.

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