It's a dog's life! Portia de Rossi reveals fit figure on a relaxing walk with her pets... as she gears up for the return of Scandal

When you have as many pets as Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, you have to look after them in shifts.

So Portia went for a walk with two of their four rescue dogs in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.

The 42-year-old was joined by Wolf, a Maltese-Poodle mix, and Augie, a Jack Russell mix.

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Puppy love: Portia de Rossi was spotted walking two of her four rescue dogs in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Puppy love: Portia de Rossi was spotted walking two of her four rescue dogs in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Portia revealed her athletic figure in a black tank top over a matching sports bra, and grey sweatpants which she had rolled up to above her knees.

The actress also sported black trainers and tied her blonde hair into a fuss-free ponytail.

Showing off her natural beauty, Portia (born Amanda Lee Rogers) stepped out without a scrap of make-up.

Portia was enjoying a relaxed morning as she gears up for the return of Scandal on September 24.

In fine form: The actress revealed her fit figure in a black tank top and trainers and rolled up grey sweatpants

In fine form: The actress revealed her fit figure in a black tank top and trainers and rolled up grey sweatpants

The calm before the storm: Portia was enjoying a relaxing morning ahead of the return of Scandal on Thursday

The calm before the storm: Portia was enjoying a relaxing morning ahead of the return of Scandal on Thursday

The star, who plays Elizabeth North, joined the smash hit show at the beginning of season four, after approaching creator Shonda Rhimes and asking if she could be a part of it.

Portia’s wife Ellen revealed on Monday that she will be stopping by The Ellen Show on Wednesday to promote season five of the drama series.

The couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary last month, and Portia surprised Ellen on the big day with a poker night.

The Ally McBeal star started dating the comedian and talk show host in late 2004 and they tied the knot on August 16, 2008 at their Beverly Hills home.

Mixing business with pleasure: Ellen DeGeneres revealed on Monday that Portia will be appearing on her talk show on Wednesday. The happy couple are pictured here earlier this month

Mixing business with pleasure: Ellen DeGeneres revealed on Monday that Portia will be appearing on her talk show on Wednesday. The happy couple are pictured here earlier this month

As well as Wolf and Augie, Ellen and Portia have a Standard Poodle named Mabel, and Portia introduced the latest addition to the family, a dog named Gladys, on Instagram earlier this year.

The stars are also pet parents to three cats – Charlie, George, and Chairman (named after Chairman Mao).

All their pets are rescues, and they have made no secret of their love of animals in the past.

Animal lovers: The famous pair have four dogs and three cats, all of which are rescues

Animal lovers: The famous pair have four dogs and three cats, all of which are rescues

Surprise!: Portia threw Ellen a poker night in honour of their seventh wedding anniversary last month

Surprise!: Portia threw Ellen a poker night in honour of their seventh wedding anniversary last month

Back in 2008, Ellen told Modern Dog magazine: ‘I cannot imagine not going home to animals. They are the closest thing to God. They don't harbour resentment.

‘Somebody put it really well: If you hurt a dog, the dog may, years later, remember you hurt him if he sees you. But he's not going to spend all those years planning how to hurt you the next time he sees you.’

She added: ‘The compassion I have for animals is from the earliest memories I have. I kept files and copied things out of encyclopaedias for what was going to be my office, because I was going to be a veterinarian.’

Fan favourite: Portia joined Scandal as Elizabeth North at the beginning of season four

Fan favourite: Portia joined Scandal as Elizabeth North at the beginning of season four

 

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