Andrew Walker and Cassandra Troy, are introducing a special new addition to their family.
The Hallmark star and his wife shared the happy news on social media, revealing they’ve welcomed a new dog to their family after an 18-month search for the perfect fit. In her post, Troy announced the arrival of their puppy, Fern, to “the cast” alongside a sweet message about finally finding their fur baby after more than a year of looking. She added that Fern was “well worth the wait,” and joked that fans should expect plenty of puppy content to come.
Walker & His Wife Introduce Fans to Their New Dog Fern
” Welcome to the cast, little Fern 🌿” wrote Troy in the caption of her joint Instagram post from June 4, referring to the first photo of the adorable pup sitting on a director’s chair.
“After 1.5 years of searching for our fur baby, we found the one, and she was well worth the wait,” she continued. “Apologies in advance for the upcoming puppy content.”
Troy concluded her post by taking the time to thank Melissa Bacelar from Wagmor Pets, a non-profit dog rescue and adoption organization based in California, founded by Bacelar, a former actor.
Plenty of Walker’s Hallmark co-stars shared their excitement for the couple and their new fur baby in the comment section:
“Absolutely obsessed with this pooch,” wrote Sarah Drew.
Nikki DeLoach added, “Fern is absolute perfection. 🥰”
“So stinkin cute,” Victor Webster chimed in.
Former Hallmark actress and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Danica McKellar commented, “Omg!! 🐾”
Walker & Troy Have Been Together for Over 20 Years
GettyWalker and Troy first met in 2004 while the actor was back home visiting Canada, where Troy lived and was finishing up college, according to PEOPLE. As their relationship progressed, Troy eventually relocated from Montreal to Los Angeles to live with Walker in 2006. The couple got engaged and eloped in 2012, then they welcomed their older son, West Byron Walker, in July 2015, and their younger son, Wolf Reinhard Walker, in December 2019.
When asked what the secret was to their long-term relationship during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Walker responded, “I wish there was a secret, but I think it’s just communication.”
He continued, “She stays in her lane, I try to stay in my lane, and we just communicate a lot.”
In a heartfelt post from June 2024 celebrating Walker’s birthday, Troy shared how proud she was for the actor’s accomplishments.
“HBD to my partner in crime 🎉” Troy wrote at the time. “Life with you is my fav. You are endlessly ambitious and everything you touch is magic. You don’t believe in restrictions but rather limitless possibilities, and watching you live in your flow is extraordinary. This year I’m wishing you thrilling adventures and more of the magic you’ve worked (and continue to work) so hard for. Happy Birthday my Love. We love you!”
