A dash of puppy affection can go a great distance!
Jason Tartick is currently seeing Kathryn Hurley, who founded and directs Wags & Walks Nashville, an insider exclusively confirms with Us Weekly.
The Bachelorette personality, 37, initially encountered Hurley, 33, earlier in the year when he chose to adopt his canine companion Teddy from the Tennessee-based nonprofit rescue organization she established back in 2019.
“Unsure of who provided the rescue, but we now have each other! Many thanks to @wagsandwalksnashville,” Tartick expressed via Instagram this past March, accompanying the statement with a video clip of himself alongside the golden retriever mix.
Hurley also commented at the time, stating to People, “We are overjoyed to have assisted Jason in discovering his forever puppy! At Wags & Walks, our firm belief is that every rescue dog has its ideal match, and to witness those connections materialize is what makes our efforts truly worthwhile. Jason’s choice to adopt not only transforms the life of his dog permanently, but it also supports greater understanding regarding the significance of providing rescue dogs with a fresh start.”
Although the precise moment when the pair started their romance remains unclear, they were seen exhibiting affectionate behavior during the grand opening of Craig’s in Nashville on Wednesday, November 12, as captured in a photograph that was disseminated via X by hospitality expert Dante Deiana.
Us is aware that Hurley and her former spouse, the musician Rajiv Dhall, came to an amicable parting of ways back in April. According to court documents, their divorce was recently completed, marking the end of almost five years of marriage.
Us Weekly has made attempts to contact both Tartick’s representative and Hurley to get their comments.
The former participant of reality TV engaged in conversation with Us during July, discussing his adoption from Wags & Walks Nashville — and notably revealed the manner in which it influenced how he approaches dating.
“I feel my subsequent partner has to adore dogs,” he mentioned at that moment. “[She] should be a fan of Teddy and the idea of providing rescue. That carries significant weight.”
Tartick pointed out that he maintains a “very discreet” demeanor concerning matters of the heart, yet hinted that “the dating scene during 2025 has proven to be a rather unpredictable and intriguing journey.”
The presenter of the “Trading Secrets” podcast additionally disclosed to Us his experience of falling for Teddy “instantly” during his visit to the adoption facility.
“He was mistreated by his former caretaker and subsequently placed in a shelter that was both underfunded and overcrowded, which is typical for those located in the South. He was facing the possibility of euthanasia within approximately one or two weeks,” he stated. “Having resided there since November, exposed to the elements throughout winter, Wags & Walks took him in from the shelter on the day prior to my volunteering. Upon seeing him… I immediately knew, ‘That’s my dog.’”
Tartick initially gained recognition back in 2018 as an individual competing on the 14th season of The Bachelorette featuring Becca Kufrin.
The subsequent year, the former banking professional started a relationship with Kaitlyn Bristowe, who was the lead during season 11. Their engagement spanned from 2021 until 2023.
Most recently, Tartick had a relationship with social media personality Kat Stickler that lasted about half a year during 2024.
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