Cuoco shared the video on Thursday, October 15, showing Dolly meeting baby Philomena. The actress added a message encouraging people to recognize pets as part of the family.
“Let dogs be dogs. Let them sniff and lick and do what they do. They are part of the family too,” she wrote over the clip, according to PEOPLE.
The moment was accompanied by the song “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer, adding to the warm atmosphere of the home video.
For fans who have followed Cuoco's love of animals over the years, the post offered another glimpse of how her pets fit into her family life.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey Welcome Their Second Daughter
Cuoco and Pelphrey announced the arrival of their daughter on social media earlier in the week. Their baby, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey, was born on October 12.
Cuoco shared photographs introducing the newborn and expressed gratitude for the journey that brought their family to this moment. She also described their family as “officially complete.”
Pelphrey shared his own emotional message, celebrating the new arrival and praising Cuoco for her dedication as a partner and mother.
The couple also have a three-year-old daughter, Matilda, who now has a younger sister.
A Family Moment Fans Can Relate To
Welcoming a new baby often means making adjustments throughout the household, including helping pets become familiar with the newest family member.
Cuoco's video captured one of those everyday milestones: a beloved family dog encountering a newborn for the first time.
Although the clip was brief, it highlighted the role pets can play in family life and why many parents take care when introducing a baby to an animal.
Veterinary and child-safety guidance generally recommends keeping interactions between newborns and pets closely supervised, even when the animal is familiar and gentle. A sweet moment on social media should not be taken as a reason to leave a baby alone with a pet.
From Their First Daughter to a Growing Family
Cuoco and Pelphrey began dating in 2022 and announced their engagement in August 2024. Their first daughter, Matilda, was born in March 2023.
The couple have shared parts of their relationship and family milestones with fans, from pregnancy updates to celebrations of their growing household.
Now, with Philomena's arrival, their latest posts show the family settling into a new routine and introducing the newest member to the people and pets already at home.
For fans, the video of Dolly meeting the newborn is a small but memorable moment in the family's latest chapter.
What do you think is the sweetest part of introducing a newborn to the family the first meeting with a sibling or the first meeting with a pet? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Source note: This article is based on reporting by PEOPLE and other entertainment outlets about Cuoco's public social-media posts. The home video is a personal family moment shared by the actress.