Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS): Bollywood actress and an ardent animal lover Raveena Tandon has a new addition to her family – a German Shepherd named Elsa, who was found abandoned on a rainy highway and later was rescued.

Raveena took to Instagram, where she shared a reel welcoming Elsa into her home. The video featured Elsa playing fetch with the actress and her other pets – a Pomeranian and a Husky.

“This Diwali, our hearts grew a little bigger as we welcomed Elsa a female GSD into our family. Found abandoned on a rainy highway, she was rescued by the incredible team at @pawdopt.in , who nursed her back to health and gave her a second chance,” she wrote.

The actress added: “It’s heartbreaking to think that anyone could leave behind such a sweet, goofy soul.”

The actress shared that all her pets including the Husky named Alaska too are adopted and urged everyone to consider a pet with a complete heart.

“To those considering a pet—please, adopt with your heart, even #Alaska the husky is Adopted, not on a whim. Now Elsa and Alaska are bonded sisters .Every pet deserves a home filled with love, not an uncertain future.”

She added: “ All my pets have been adopted, and Elsa is our second from @pawdopt.in To everyone who helped bring her to us, thank you for making our home brighter.”

Raveena then said that it is a forever home for Elsa.

“Welcome to your forever home, Elsa. Here’s to a life filled with endless love and happiness.”

In other news, Raveena’s daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her Bollywood debut alongside actor Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman with the film ‘Azaad’ directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

Abhishek is known for films like ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Kedarnath’ and ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’.

‘Azaad’ promises to be another captivating cinematic saga. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, the film is set for a grand release on the big screen in January 2025.