Overview

• Waffles joined Kotb’s household on July 10 when the former TODAY co-anchor introduced the puppy to daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, in an Instagram video.
• Kotb captioned the post “It’s official! Meet our newest addition — WAFFLES!” prompting an outpouring of congratulatory comments from fans.
• The sandy-colored, curly-furred pup is expected to bring companionship and joy to Kotb’s girls as they settle into their suburban routine.
• Kotb left the TODAY show in January after 26 years at NBC News to devote more time to parenting, particularly managing Hope’s Type 1 diabetes care.
• She continues to use social media to chronicle family milestones, marking her transition from broadcast life to focused caregiving.