Actor Ian Somerhalder arrives at the 2014 People's Choice Awards
Actor Ian Somerhalder arrives at the 2014 People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California January 8, 2014. Reuters/Kevork Djsnsezian

"Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder recently shared on Instagram an adorable image that features his girlfriend Nikki Reed and two pet dogs. The 35-year-old heartthrob actor further revealed on his social media post why he is head over heels in love with the "Twilight" actress.

According to an E!Online report, Ian Somerhalder shared the image to his millions of fans and followers to celebrate the birthday of his pet dogy Neitczhe, promote pet adoption and praise Nikki Reed for her work. The captured photo shows the couple flashing their beautiful smiles while holding their pet dogs with nature as their background. Click HERE to see the adorable Instagram photo that Ian shared.

The TVD cast member posted a lengthy caption to the image which started off with the revelation that he is going to spend the day with three of the most beautiful ladies in the universe. "Congrats to our little Neitczhe here-1 year ago today, to the minute, you brought 5 beautiful puppies into this world-thank you for your amazing contribution to all of our lives," the actor wrote on his Instagram account iansomerhalder.

Ian Somerhalder started to talk about the world that welcomed Neitczhe where puppies are being spayed and millions are getting killed every year. The actor, who has a strong passion for environmental causes and animal support, also encouraged his Instagram fans and followers to embrace animal

Then, Ian Somerhalder expressed his admiration for Nikki Reed's recent work with Gilt that promoted assistance to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The actor let the social media world know that Nikki Reed is an extraordinary person and she amazes him.

Somerhalder continued to thank his girlfriend on his Instagram post because she becomes the "strong voice for those whom can speak." Ian and Nikki, 26, let the public know about their romantic relationship back in July when they stepped out together looking cozy at a farmers market in Los Angeles, California.

An unnamed source dished to E!News that the new couple are currently crazy for each other and they are having a great time together. Meanwhile, the fans can watch actor Ian Somerhalder reprise his role as Damon Salvatore in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6 which airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

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