Mark Consuelos says he'd stay married to keep dog Lena

Mark Consuelos says he'd stay married to keep dog Lena

Mark Consuelos said on 13 August that he would remain married to keep daily access to his dog Lena, after his wife Kelly Ripa mentioned a Pennsylvania bill that would treat pets as family members in divorce cases, during a segment of their morning show in New York City. Earlier on 11 August, the hosts joked about the proposed legislation, with Consuelos noting he would stay married solely to retain custody of their dog. The discussion highlighted the bill’s aim to recognize pets as family in divorce proceedings.

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Kelly Ripa Mark Consuelos

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Pennsylvania, United States New York City, United States

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August 13, 2026
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Mark Consuelos says he would remain married to avoid losing their dog in a divorce
Mark Consuelos says he would remain married to avoid losing their dog in a divorce

Fox News • 13 Aug 16:49

During a segment of "Live with Kelly and Mark," the host and his husband discussed a Pennsylvania bill that would treat pets as family members in divorce proceedings, with Consuelos stating he would stay married rather than risk losing their dog Lena.

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Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Access to Their Dog
Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Access to Their Dog

E! News • 13 Aug 01:02

On their morning show, Mark Consuelos said he would stay in a marriage without affection rather than lose daily contact with their pet, after his wife mentioned a bill that could treat pets as family in divorce cases.

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August 12, 2026
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Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Their Dog Amid Pennsylvania Pet Law Discussion
Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Their Dog Amid Pennsylvania Pet Law Discussion

USA Today • 12 Aug 22:41

During a pre-recorded episode of their talk show, Mark Consuelos joked he would stay in a marriage rather than lose their dog Lena, referencing a Pennsylvania bill that would treat pets as family members in divorce cases.

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Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Their Dog Amid Pennsylvania Pet Law Discussion
Mark Consuelos Says He'd Remain Married to Keep Their Dog Amid Pennsylvania Pet Law Discussion

AOL.com • 12 Aug 17:58

During a pre-recorded episode of their talk show, Mark Consuelos joked he would stay in a marriage rather than lose their dog Lena, while the couple discussed a Pennsylvania bill that would treat pets as family members in divorce cases.

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August 11, 2026
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Mark Consuelos Says He'd Stay Married for Their Dog Lena
Mark Consuelos Says He'd Stay Married for Their Dog Lena

TV Insider • 11 Aug 14:39

During a recent episode of Live With Kelly and Mark, the hosts joked about a Pennsylvania bill treating pets as family members in divorce cases, and Consuelos claimed he would remain in a marriage solely to keep his dog Lena.

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