‘Captain America’ Actor Chris Evans Reveals Dodger’s Upcoming Hip Surgery, Shares Twitter Snap

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Chris Evans shared an adorable snap of his dog with a new haircut
Evans revealed that Dodger would undergo an operation
His dog’s hip surgery will be next week
The reason for surgery was not disclosed
Meanwhile, he took notice of the boy who saved his sister from an attacking dog
Evans, moved by the boy’s heroism, promised to track his address
He will send the boy an authentic Captain America shield

Chris Evans shared an adorable snap of Dodger with his new summer cut and revealed that he would undergo surgery next week.

Stephen Colbert once said that if there was one bird associated with America, it was the Falcon. Meanwhile, Evans, who played the role of Steve Rogers (known as Captain America), has Dodger.

Captain America Falcon — Falcon could be the next Captain America after Chris Evans steps down. Marvel Studios

The "Captain America" actor shared with his nearly 14 million Twitter followers that his sidekick, Dodger the Dog, would go through a hip surgery next week. A photo of Dodger donning a new haircut was uploaded on Thursday.

"He’s got his ‘summer surgery haircut," Evans tweeted. "Next week he’s getting a shiny new hip."

Evans further said that it could take a while for his dog to recover but he was confident that Dodger would survive. Dodger’s photo has already gained nearly 7,000 retweets and comments and more than 111,000 likes since Evans uploaded it.

He’s got his ‘summer surgery haircut’. Next week he’s getting a shiny new hip! It’ll be a long recovery but I have a feeling this champ is gonna cruise. pic.twitter.com/kUFs0FKlsb
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) July 15, 2020

Netizens found Evans’ post as adorable and inspiring. Several of them replied to the "Captain America" actor’s tweet showcasing their respective dogs and sharing their experience with health challenges.

This is Milo with his summer haircut. But right now he has a sprained leg from chasing a bird in our yard and he's not currently this happy. pic.twitter.com/O6IU0TLz5j
— Kerri 🦋 (@KerriJersey) July 15, 2020

1of my dogs needed hip surgery years ago&I was so scared for him.He was a fighter though&even my vet couldn’t believe how well everything healed.He runs&swims like he did a decade ago&I’m sure your doggie won‘t be any https://t.co/8SWIKRy7jU wishes from Hugo&the rest of the gang pic.twitter.com/6mhAoGHyob
— Inken (@Inky_Wolff) July 15, 2020

Dodger is a mixed-breed boxer, US Weekly reports. The "Captain America" actor reportedly met him while filming the movie "Gifted" in 2017.

One of the scenes in the said movie was at a shelter, Fansided reported citing The Bark. It was posited that the dogs in the scene were not actor dogs rather shelter dogs that needed adoption.

Evans did not reveal the reason for his 5-year-old dog’s hip procedure. Nevertheless, his fans sent him and Dodger loving messages.

sending positive energy and lots of love to the legend 💗❤
— Chris Evans Brasil (@chrisevansbrcom) July 15, 2020

Aww sending love to your baby 🐶🐾💕
— Tamichad (@TAMICHAD) July 15, 2020

Dear Dodger, Glad Dad left the grooming to professionals. As for surgery, you'll be up in no time, enjoying extra loves & treats. Tell Dad not to worry. We'll be w/ him in spirit, praying for his calm, & your full & speedy recovery.
Oh yeah, the story & scar. Chicks dig it. 😉💋
— 🍑🌻Miz Peachy Keen🌻🍑 Stands w Ukraine🌻🇺🇦🌻 (@PeachyKeenBean7) July 15, 2020

Meanwhile, an unfortunate event happened that caught Evans’ attention. In a short video clip he just retweeted, Evans can be seen sending a message to a little boy named Bridger.

The 6-year-old boy reportedly saved his sister from an attacking dog despite knowing he would get hurt. Evans, touched by the boy’s heroism and love for his sister, promised Bridger that he would track his address and send him an authentic Captain America shield.