Stars and Their Pets: Ashley Judd's Ruff Riders

After going on the defense about her puffy face, a beaming Judd dismisses detractors with a smile, and spends Thursday with her dogs at L.A.’s The Grove shopping center.

The actress gives dog Chewy a rub during a Wednesday walk around Beverly Hills.

The Modern Family star splashes around with his new finny friend, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, during a visit to the Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday.

and loyal buddy Finn step to it Monday as they make their way around Beverly Hills.

The tennis champ’s beloved poodle Pierre leads the way for him and and girlfriend Jelena Ristic on Sunday at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Monaco, where the trio took in a Davis Cup quarterfinals match.

The singer and her furbaby pay a visit to the Easter Fair at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary – of which she is a patron – in Brentwood, England, on Sunday.

No carrier necessary! lets dog Finn roam free during a Saturday outing in New York.

The animal advocate and her cuddly companion smile for the cameras Monday at a North Shore Animal League of America-sponsored screening of Darling Companion in New York City.

Also at the Darling Companion screening in N.Y.C.: Kline, who stars in the film and snuggles one of its adorable attendants at Monday’s afterparty.

and Maltipoo Maui kick back and relax poolside Saturday in Santa Barbara, Calif.

The American Reunion actor celebrates Easter with best buddy Chief and a mystery date in L.A. on Sunday.

Lynch beams proudly at her little lady, Olivia, during a West Hollywood stroll Friday.

The actor and his bulldog make for a pretty pair while stopping by L.A.’s The Grove shopping center Thursday.

The Real Housewife hits the opening of Planet Dailies restaurant and Mixology 101 lounge in L.A. on Thursday with Pomeranian Giggy in hand.

main man doubles up on daddy duty Friday, taking daughter Bryn and dog Cookie, who is on the mend, for a walk in N.Y.C.