Venus Williams gives a peek into a day in her life as a dog mom: "He kept shaking water on me!"

Venus Williams has offered a glimpse into her life as a dog mom while giving her Havanese pup, "King" Harold, a bath in the sink. He has been by her side for over 17 years.

Williams took to Instagram to share a series of adorable moments with Harold. In the first story, she washes him in the sink and applies bath products. She later posted a cute photo of him mid-bath. In her final post, the 44-year-old showed off her new outfit, revealing that he had shaken off a lot of water on her, prompting her to change.

Screengrabs of Venus Williams' Instagram story (@venuswilliams)

Williams was recently on a vacation in the Bahamas with actor-producer Andre Preti. She called him "the best company" in one of her Instagram posts.

Later, the seven-time Grand Slam champion shared images of her on the tennis court. She has not yet officially retired from the sport and continues to train in anticipation of a comeback on tour.

Moreover, Williams had also debuted a sleek new straight-hair look while bidding adieu to her braids. However, in her posts with her dog Harold, she seems to have switched back to her braids.

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Venus Williams on the special bond she shares with her dog Harold

Venus Williams with her dog Harold in Rome in 2008 - Source: Getty

In an interview with PEOPLE in March 2023, Venus Williams revealed she had had Harold for 16 years. She also called him the "focus" of her life.

"I'm a passionate pet owner, and my dog is my life," Williams said. "He is the focus of my life. I love the little guy. We've been together 16 years, and he's doing quite great. And one of the reasons why I credit him doing so well is because of his food and what I feed him."

Williams also opened up about her sister Serena's role in getting Harold.

"I had not planned on getting a dog," Venus Williams said. "And I just saw this dog one day, and I called my sister and said, 'What should I do? I like this dog.' And she said, 'Get him. I love him already.' And so it was the best decision and best advice I ever got."

Williams played just two events in 2024 and has yet to announce a comeback tournament for 2025. However, her return to the game remains a possibility.