Kaley Cuoco's newborn daughter Philomena is settling into family life, and one particularly curious member of the household has already come over to say hello.
The actress shared a photos of her baby girl getting acquainted with family dog Dolly, giving followers a glimpse of the introductions taking place since she and fiancé Tom Pelphrey brought their second daughter home.
© InstagramPosted to Kaley's Instagram Stories on Thursday, 15 October, the clip showed Philomena being held in someone's lap as the dog approached, sniffing and licking the newborn. Kaley chose Sixpence None the Richer's Kiss Me as the soundtrack.
Kaley Cuoco introduces Philomena to dog Dolly
Dolly, whose full name is Dahlia, is the family's Cane Corso mix. Alongside the footage, Kaley made clear how much her pets mean to her, writing: "They are part of the family too!"
The introduction was one of several moments the 40-year-old shared from the family's first days with their newest arrival.
A black-and-white photograph showed Tom, 44, cuddling both Philomena and her three-year-old big sister, Matilda, bringing the couple's two girls together in one frame.
© InstagramKaley also posted footage of Tom asleep on the sofa with Philomena in his arms, accompanied by Daddy's Girl by Needle & Salt.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey welcome their second daughter
The couple welcomed Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey on Monday, 12 October, announcing her arrival on Instagram two days later.
Sharing photographs of their newborn, Kaley wrote: "There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing."
She revealed that they were already calling their daughter Philo and described their family as "officially complete". Her message also affectionately referred to the newborn as Matilda's baby, giving her eldest daughter a special place in the announcement.
© Getty ImagesThe new arrival comes more than three years after Matilda's birth in March 2023. Kaley and Tom went public with their relationship in May 2022 and announced their engagement in August 2024.
They revealed that they were expecting another daughter in June, sharing family photographs that included Matilda eating a cake with a pink centre.
Kaley Cuoco's love of her four-legged family
For followers familiar with Kaley's devotion to animals, Dolly's inclusion in the family updates will come as little surprise.
© FilmMagicThe actress is behind pet brand Oh Norman!, which supports dog rescue through a portion of its sales and donations of products to rescue organisations and foster families. Her business joined the celebrations too, sharing a congratulatory Instagram Stories message that welcomed Philomena into the extended family.
As the brand put it: "Welcome to our newest pack member! Congratulations to this gorgeous family."
