This morning in Montecito, Meghan Markle unexpectedly confirmed that she tested positive for… the purest, most overwhelming love for her newly adopted rescue dog.
In a heartfelt, surprise video posted to her As Ever newsletter this morning, Meghan Markle appeared radiant in her sunlit Montecito garden, cradling a fluffy, wide-eyed rescue pup she and Prince Harry welcomed into their family just weeks ago. With the little one curled contentedly in her lap, tail wagging gently, Meghan looked straight into the camera and delivered the bombshell: “This morning, I got the results… and yes, I’m positive. Positive for the kind of love that sneaks up on you, wags its tail, and never lets go. Positive for this sweet rescue who chose us as much as we chose her.”
The clip, which exploded across social media within minutes, shows Meghan gently stroking the pup’s ears as she explains the “diagnosis.” “There’s no medical chart for this,” she said softly, her voice laced with joy and a touch of awe. “No swab, no scan—just the feeling when she looks up at you with those trusting eyes, or when she follows Archie and Lilibet around the yard like she’s always belonged. I’m infected with unconditional love, and honestly? I don’t want to fight it. This little girl has already healed parts of my heart I didn’t know were hurting.”
Insiders say the adoption came after months of quiet searching for the right fit. Like their previous rescues—Mamma Mia the beagle and the beloved Pula the black Labrador—the new pup is a senior rescue with a story of her own. “Meghan and Harry wanted someone who needed extra love,” a close friend shared. “Puppies get adopted fast, but older dogs often wait forever. This one had been overlooked, and the moment they met, it was instant. Meghan says she felt it in her chest—the same rush she gets with the kids.”
In the video, the pup perks up at the sound of Meghan’s laughter, nuzzling closer as if understanding every word. Meghan shares how the dog has quickly become part of daily life: morning walks along the beach trails, playtime with Archie’s endless energy, gentle cuddles with Lilibet, and even cameo appearances during family Zoom calls (Pula made a quick cameo in their recent Oprah Daily appearance, but this new addition is stealing hearts in a fresh way). “She’s already claimed her spot on the couch, her favorite toy, and every corner of our hearts,” Meghan added with a warm smile. “Harry calls her our ‘emotional support ambassador.’ She reminds us every day what rescue really means—second chances, loyalty, and love without conditions.”
The post has ignited a wave of support online, with fans dubbing it “the most wholesome positive test ever” and praising Meghan’s ongoing commitment to adoption and animal welfare. “This is what real family looks like,” one commenter wrote. “Rescue love is the best love.” Even amid ongoing headlines about royal tensions and brand launches, Meghan’s message cuts through: sometimes the biggest news is the quietest kind—the arrival of a wagging tail and the flood of love that follows.
Meghan wrapped the clip with a gentle kiss to the pup’s head: “So yes, I’m positive. Positively smitten with this furry miracle who wandered into our lives and made everything brighter. We choose rescue, we choose love, and we choose her—every single day.”
As the Sussex household grows by one more beating heart, this morning’s revelation reminds us that love doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes it arrives on four paws, ready to heal and be healed.
