The Bachelor Nation stars adopted golden retrievers Ramen and Pinot forward of their 2021 engagement. They introduced their break up in August 2023 however remained dedicated to sharing the pups.

“Our canine will proceed to be cared for collectively as brothers. Whereas their people are not romantically concerned, we’ll love and care for them collectively,” Bristowe and Tartick wrote in an Instagram assertion.

One yr later, Bristowe determined to cease splitting custody after the canine appeared “anxious” going between homes.

“What I noticed in sharing custody with the canine is that they get very scared and really uncomfortable and really anxious not understanding the place they’re going and once they’re coming again,” she stated on a September 2024 episode of her “Off the Vine” podcast. “This isn’t private to anyone [and] it occurs once they’re in a single home and once they’re in my home.”

Bristowe famous that she was prepared to let Tartick proceed to go to Ramen and Pinot.

“I’m doing what’s finest for the canine,” Bristowe stated. “He’s greater than welcome to see them if he’s on the town for the weekend or needs to take them for a stroll. I might by no means hold them from anybody.”