No, JD Vance didn't admit he got a 'rent-a-dog' to seem like 'a dog fan' | Fact check

CBS News will host a debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance on October 1. A claim circulating online suggests Vance rented a dog for his campaign, but his full remarks clarify it was a joke. Vance has owned his dog Atlas since it was a puppy in 2024.