Gavin Rossdale Meets Champion Belgian Malinois While Touring And Missing His Own Dog

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Gavin Rossdale, the frontman of the band Bush, is experiencing the hardship of being apart from his pet dog during the last month of his tour; however, temporarily he could at least get some love from a champion Belgian Malinois, Voitto. He wrote very emotive words about the difficulties of touring—the thrill of visiting different places and the strong longing to be back home. Unmistakably, his audience, especially dog lovers, greatly appreciated his heartfelt message.

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Among the greatest things that Rossdale mentioned touring to be included the new experiences and new people. Voitto, a champion working and all play Belgian Malinois puppy, was one of the little joys that he introduced to his followers. He acknowledged dog trainer Mia Skogster who not only educated Voitto in dog training but also brought him to show his skills and she has also written a book on dog-training. The meeting left a lasting impression that Rossdale was going through the grieving of separation from his dog, Kaya, for a long time. He revealed his agony and that it was hard to accept the fact that he was being baaed and cheered on one side of the stage every night while at the same time being away from home. He closed by saying that this indeed is the last month of what he termed an extraordinary tour. Gavin Rossdale continues to connect with his fans through his music and personal stories.

The comment section of the post got filled instantly with other Malinois lovers and dog owners, who were not only expressing their sympathy but also sharing their stories related to the feeling expressed in the post. One user who had a Malinois confessed that this breed is the best ever and called his/her dog a “Maligator.” Another person was so impressed by the power of Voitto’s presence that he/she dubbed him “Voitto The Terminator Dog.”

Mia Skogster, the trainer, was one of the first to comment, thanking the invite. She said that Voitto was loving every minute of it and wished good luck for the reunion between Rossdale and Kaya when the tour ends. Another user, who owns two Malinois, commented too, appreciating the intelligence and the beauty of the breed.

On the other hand, the most heartwarming remarks were those concerning the human-animal bond that cuts across borders. The first one went like this; “I love how much you love your dog,” and it was precisely that the emotional core of the post was condensed into few words. The second was more of a generalization that the writer was most probably speaking from his own experience with pets when he said, “The thing with animals is they forget you were gone once you get home. Though cats will let you know they are mad that first day back.”

One of the fans with a particularly vivid imagination, out of the box, came up with a calendar idea along the lines of “I think we need a wall calendar of shirtless Gavin Rossdale + rescue pups, with $$ proceeds going to animal rescue organizations.” It is very clear how seamlessly Rossdale manages to merge his rockstar image with the tender side that cares for the animals.

Meanwhile, another fan who had missed out a chance of going backstage because of their dog’s serious illness empathized with the post. They also announced the good news that their dog is no longer sick, which contributed a layer of shared relief to the conversation.

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Gavin Rossdale carries the power of a dog’s companionship and the excitement of his return to the throne with which he has marked his tour not only with music and performances but also by the simplicity of the powerful joy of a dog’s love. The last leg of the tour is now charged with the happy thought of a homecoming, which was aptly put by one commenter who said: “Will be together soon.”