Star Trek legend William Shatner is living up to his animal lover reputation after he was seen doting on his two dogs during a trip to the vet last week.
The legendary actor, who will turn 93 in March, turned up early to an animal clinic in Los Angeles for a morning appointment for his two beloved Dobermans, Espresso and Mocha, initially sitting outside as he waited for the facility to open.
At one point he got into a tangle with one of the dogs after the pup looked like it was trying to bolt from its leash.
William Shatner appeared nervous and downcast while taking his two dogs to the vet in Los Angeles last week
The dog lover turned up early to a local animal clinic, taking a seat outside as he waited for the facility to open, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show
At one point the legendary actor got into a tangle with one of the dogs after the pup looked like it was trying to bolt from its leash
Shatner was seen tugging on the leash and shouting at the mischievous fussy pooch
Both pets were eventually taken inside for their appointment, with Shatner opting to wait outside for an hour.
Clad in a checkered shirt, sweatpants and black puffer vest, the TV icon appeared nervous as he waited for his pups, one of which appeared to have undergone a procedure.
He chewed on his glasses while checking his phone and pacing around with his hands in his pockets.
After about an hour the pooches emerged and were given the all clear to go home although one was sporting a protective cone around its neck.
Shatner then doted and fussed on them as nurses helped him lift the animals into the trunk of his SUV.
The film star is known for his deep appreciation for animals, having been a longtime Doberman owner, and a horse breeder and even bonded with his wife Elizabeth over their mutual love of horse-riding.
The Dobermans were eventually taken in to be examined by the veterinarian, with Shatner opting to wait outside
Clad in a checkered shirt, sweatpants and black puffer vest, the TV icon appeared nervous as he waited for his pups. He chewed on his glasses while checking his phone and pacing around with his hands in his pockets
After about an hour the pooches emerged and were given the all clear to go home although one was sporting a protective cone around its neck
Speaking back in January 2021 on X, formerly Twitter, the original Captain Kirk gushed about his beloved pups.
‘I currently have two Dobermans. I love that breed. You have to train them early because they take off like a rocket & unless you have them trained to obey you are going to have a difficult time handling them,' he said at the time.
The Canadian-born star remains extremely active despite his advanced years and just last year celebrated the release of the feature-length documentary dedicated to his illustrious career, titled, You Can Call Me Bill.
In the lead up to its debut, Shatner candidly discussed his own mortality, saying he ‘doesn't have long to live' but decided to make the movie as a way of being about to ‘reach out to his grandchildren' after his death.
Speaking to Variety he said: ‘I've turned down a lot of offers to do documentaries before. But I don't have long to live'.
‘Whether I keel over as I'm speaking to you or 10 years from now, my time is limited, so that's very much a factor. I've got grandchildren. This documentary is a way of reaching out after I die.'
Shatner then doted and fussed on them as nurses helped him lift the animals into the trunk of his SUV
Speaking back in January 2021 on X, formerly Twitter, the original Captain Kirk gushed about his beloved pups
Shatner divorced his fourth wife Elizabeth (pictured together left) in 2020 but last year confirmed the couple had reconciled. He is pictured right in his most famous role, Captain James T Kirk on Star Trek
William is father to daughters Leslie, Lisabeth, and Melanie from three previous marriages and is a grandfather to five.
He was married to his fourth and most recent wife, Elizabeth Martin from 2001 until their divorce in 2020 – but last year confirmed they had reconciled three years after their $2million split.
The actor got back together with Elizabeth, 64, and attended the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills last January.
William and Elizabeth reached a divorce settlement in March 2020 following 19 years of marriage.
He also paid Elizabeth a lump sum of $2million for spousal support per their prenuptial agreement, ‘ TMZ reported.
As part of the settlement, William kept his Studio City home and a ranch in Three Rivers, California (near Sequoia National Park).
