**Liam Gallagher Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Rescue Dog During Oasis Reunion in Cardiff**
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium buzzed with the energy of thousands as Oasis made their much-anticipated return to the Welsh capital this past weekend. While the band’s stage presence was as charged and electrifying as fans remembered, it was an unexpected and heartwarming gesture that truly stole the spotlight and revealed a new side to frontman Liam Gallagher.
During the landmark performances — Oasis’s first in Cardiff in over a decade and a half — concertgoers noticed a large image projected on the screen behind the band. Rather than band memorabilia or classic visuals, the image featured a small dog named Buttons. This tribute quietly acknowledged Liam’s affection for his adopted pet and cast a softer light on one of rock’s most iconic figures.
Buttons, as it turns out, is no ordinary canine. She began her life in challenging circumstances, abandoned in the jungles of Thailand. Fortune intervened when Buttons wandered into the Happy Doggo sanctuary, run by animal welfare champion Niall Harbison. Harbison recounted on social media how Buttons initially began appearing at the shelter daily, seeking food and companionship during the facility’s construction phase.
Unbeknownst to Harbison at the time, Liam Gallagher and his partner Debbie had followed Buttons’ journey from afar. After a thorough process, they eventually brought her home to the UK, where she grew from a stray Thai puppy into an adored family member. “Buttons has grown into a beloved member of the family and landed on her paws,” Harbison noted, celebrating the dog’s remarkable transformation.
This isn’t the first time Liam has supported the sanctuary. On a previous tour, he raised funds for Happy Doggo by donating a unique stage prop—a massive globe. But this latest gesture, making Buttons a centrepiece of the arena’s visuals, offered an especially heartening public nod to animal rescue and the bond between humans and their pets. As Harbison humorously observed online, “I don’t think Buttons realises her dad is a rock star. She just loves her humans.”
For many fans, the inclusion of Buttons’ image was a poignant reminder that celebrities can use their platforms to tell powerful, uplifting stories. Social media was soon awash with well-wishes and praise for Liam’s action, with many describing the tribute as a true “rags to riches” tale. “I love Oasis and Liam, just a little bit more. How cute it was to have Buttons in the imagery,” one attendee wrote. Another added, “Buttons is blessed and living the best life that every dog just wishes to have.”
Others commented on the positive influence such visibility can have for animal welfare causes. “Buttons! She literally walked into your life, and Liam’s! Getting the word out, one concert at a time. Love it!” read another message from a concertgoer.
Gallagher’s public embrace of his rescue dog comes at a time when many are seeking uplifting news amidst the headlines, offering an example of kindness and compassion in an unexpected arena. The decision to feature Buttons on the big screen wasn’t just a personal moment — it was a move that shone a national spotlight on animal adoption and the life-changing work of shelters around the world.
As Oasis continue their reunion tour, it’s clear that the anthems and unforgettable performances are only part of what makes their return so special. For many in the Cardiff crowd, it was Liam’s tribute to Buttons that lingered longest in the memory: a demonstration that, sometimes, rock stars have just as much room for tenderness as they do for tunes.