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With a modern take on the classic story, it’s also opening up a larger conversation about supporting rescue animals, and inspired Thompson to rescue a pup herself once filming wrapped.

\"I’ve always wanted a rescue dog,\" Thompson said. \"Maybe something about working on this film.\"

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Please enjoy: Picture of me and my dog Coltrane under the Hollywood sign. [& one more from the night I adopted him] Trailer for Hollywood picture about dogs falling in love. I play Lady! @ladyandthetramp premieres on Disney+ November 12th. And other gems that are related to... one of my most favorite things...🐶

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LADY and the LADY. 🐶 Hey guys, it’s me Kuma... Soooo... it’s me and my Dad’s LAST day working on @ladyandthetramp ... this project and this Part (Pound dog #1, which is temporary bc @disneyplus promised me a real character name) anyway, this part rrrrealllly took it out of me (I’m method, which I know has been tough on everyone, so thank you) but I am VERY excited to show you all of my hard work. I’m gonna take a week off to reconnect with myself before i start the Oscar slash awards push or whatever blah blah... so may not be posting much. Peace and Love to all my fans, without you i would be nothing. Kuma 🐾 #onetakewonder #oscarsfordogsNOW #adoptdontshop

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Theroux, whose dog Kuma, a rescue, made a small cameo in the movie said, \"That concept of street dogs and adoption is much more embraced now so it’s just fabulous and adorable.\"

You can watch Disney’s live-action film, \"Lady and the Tramp,\" on Nov. 12 when Disney+ premieres.

You can preorder the streaming service at DisneyPlus.com.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News and \"Good Morning America.\"

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