"Criminal Minds" is about facing down the dregs of humanity, which takes an emotional toll. Maybe that's why there are so many puppies around, but only if you pay attention. The best boys of "Criminal Minds" don't precisely get star-billing screen time, but they're present and have names! In Season 1 Episode 21, "Secrets and Lies," Derek Morgan reveals that he owns a dog named Clooney, presumably a bulldog (Shemar Moore loves bulldogs), and probably named after the actor. Morgan feels like the kind of guy who would like Clooney, right?
Then there's David Rossi, who, in Season 3 Episode 6, "About Face," is first seen with Mudgie, his chocolate lab that goes hunting with him. Mudgie's name is one of the first words that "Criminal Minds" fans ever hear Rossi speak. Lastly, there's Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez), who, in Season 12 Episode 3, "Taboo," reveals that he owns a Belgian Shepherd named Roxie. Later, in Season 13 Episode 7, "Dust and Bones," Alvez admits that he adopted her to help himself cope with civilian life. See? Everyone needs a little emotional support.
