Katherine Heigl has adopted three rescue puppies.

The '27 Dresses' actress is involved in a legal dispute with a dog rescue organisation, and shared the news she had added to her collection of animals in an Instagram video titled 'Exciting News!'.

She introduced her new puppies to fans in the clip by stating: æWe adopted three new babies."

Katherine added: "One of them is supposed to go to my mother, but, um, I don't know if she's going to be able to get her away from me."

The actress, also known for her role in 'Grey's Anatomy', also revealed the names of the new additions to her home, adding: "The black and white one is a boy, we named him Liam Neeson.

''And then that little black one with the curly hair - we're thinking of Maeve Myrtle, but I'm still thinking on that one."

The third puppy, which Katherine said was a "silly little black one", has been named Clara Rose, in honour of Katherine's mother's aunt.​

In the video, the puppies were seen playing on a rug with Katherine's other dogs.

She added about their spirited nature: "Liam Neeson is certainly taking after his namesake -- very fierce."

Beyond her role as a pet owner, Katherine is deeply involved in animal advocacy.

In 2022, she launched Badlands Ranch, a line of health-focused dog food.

She explained the brand's mission by saying after its launch: "I want to include as much healthy healing nutrition as possible."

The formula is designed to support brain and immune function, focusing on high protein content to ensure pets receive optimal nutrition.​

Katherine co-founded the Jason Heigl Foundation (JHF) with her mother, Nancy Heigl.

The organisation is dedicated to pet education, adoption and health programs aimed at combating widespread pet mistreatment.

Proceeds from Badlands Ranch support the foundation's initiatives.

But recent developments have cast a shadow over her animal kindness efforts.

On March 5, Katherine and her mother filed a defamation lawsuit against The Pitty Committee (TPC), a Santa Monica-based dog rescue organisation, and its owner, Alyssa Deetman.

The lawsuit alleges Alyssa spread false information about JHF, mismanaged funds and failed to fulfill contractual obligations.