Dave Bautista has no problem admitting that his four dogs live a much more comfortable travel life than most people.
The 57-year-old actor opened up about the lengths he goes to rescue his pitbulls while speaking with PEOPLE next to his demolition crew her co-star Jason Momoa.
When asked about the most luxurious thing he’s done for his pets, Bautista didn’t hesitate to answer.
“So now I split my time between California and Florida. And I think the most luxurious thing I’ve ever done for them is get them a jet,” he said, referring to his dogs Ollie, Maggie, Penny and Talulah.
Bautista acknowledged how exaggerated that might seem, but explained that it comes from concern, not excess.
“I know it sounds like… I feel really nervous saying that out loud, but I just like the idea,” he said.
He added that long land trips would take too long and that flying commercially is not an option for him when it comes to his pets.
“And there’s no way I’d put my dogs under a plane. I’d go crazy stressing about it and just get sick.”
Momoa, 46, shared a much simpler treat for his own dog, saying the biggest luxury he offers is letting his pet sleep in the bed from time to time.
“He’s getting older and I’m mellowing with age, so I might let him sleep in bed a little more,” the actor said. Bautista jokingly responded, “I feel like my dogs let me sleep in their bed.”
Beyond comfort and travel, Bautista has long been outspoken about animal welfare and rescue advocacy.
In 2021, after learning that an abandoned puppy was found eating garbage with a metal chain embedded in its skin, the actor stepped in to help.
Working with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, he publicly offered $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
“For me, there is nothing more innocent and pure than a puppy,” Bautista said at the time.
“For someone who can abuse a puppy it has to be the lowest form of human being, pure evil, for someone who can abuse an animal like that. It makes me sick to my stomach.”
The story then had a happy ending.
Bautista revealed that the injured dog, originally named Sage, became part of his family.
“The good news is that the puppy you know as Sage actually turned into Penny Bautista. So I’d like to introduce you to the newest member of my family… recovering, being kind and recovered,” she shared in an Instagram video.
“She is now a Baptist and will never be abused a day in her life again. She is about to live the best puppy life of her life…and she has her forever home.”
She continued to support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, including sponsoring professional photo shoots to help shelter dogs stand out online and find homes faster.
Bautista currently stars demolition crewwhich airs on Prime Video.
