The Family Affair star revealed on Facebook on Friday, Jan. 16, that she recently adopted a French bulldog named Jacqueline Chanel after a chance encounter in Palm Springs—one that unfolded at a moment when she says she had been feeling especially alone.
Garver explained that she has been grieving several losses, including the death of her husband and sister this past year, as well as the loss of her dog of 18 years the year before.
While driving from the Palm Springs International Film Festival to her brother’s home in Palm Desert, Garver says she suddenly encountered a small dog darting into the road.
“All of a sudden, a little black dog darted in front of my car,” she wrote. “I almost hit the scared, shivering bundle of fur.”
A Reunion That Was Meant to Be
Although the dog had a microchip, Garver said the shelter later informed her that the owner wanted to surrender her.
Once the surrender was confirmed, Garver returned to Palm Springs—after stocking up on supplies—to bring the dog home.
“She was full of kisses again when I picked her up at the shelter,” Garver wrote, adding that her brother Lance and friend Yvonne were there to welcome them.
“Chanel has now adjusted to her forever home with alacrity and love,” Garver shared.
Fans quickly flooded Garver’s post with messages of encouragement and joy.
“I couldn’t love this story more!” another commented.
“She found you when you both needed a forever friend,” one fan shared, while another added, “What a beautiful blessing for you both.”
A New Chapter For the Former Child Star
Garver’s time in Palm Springs was tied to a professional milestone as well. She had traveled there to attend the Palm Springs International Film Festival in support of a new documentary based on Elvis, Rocky and Me, the memoir she narrated as an audiobook—a performance that recently earned her her first-ever Grammy nomination.
Against that backdrop, the unexpected encounter with Jacqueline Chanel took on added meaning. What began as a work trip celebrating a career honor turned into something far more personal—a moment of connection and comfort during a period of grief.
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