Liam Hemsworth and model girlfriend Gabriella Brooks adopt a puppy together

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks have taken their relationship to the next level, adopting a puppy together.

The couple stepped out in Byron Bay with their new addition last Thursday, and seemed smitten with the adorable French Bulldog pup. 

The 30-year-old actor and his model girlfriend visited some local boutiques together, with Liam emerging from one shop with his arms full of folded clothes.

Gabriella, 24, also seemed to have found a few items, with a paper shopping bag sitting on one of her shoulders.

The couple seemed in high spirits, chatting and laughing as they waited to cross the street together.

Later, Gabriella visited a food market alone, as Liam waited patiently in the car with their adorable puppy.

She was seen carrying a small brown takeaway bag and a container with a condiment as she walked down the street.

Meanwhile, Liam sat in the car with the puppy on his lap, sweetly peering out the window as they waited for her to return.

Both Liam and Gabriella were dressed casually for the outing, with the Isn’t It Romantic actor stepping out in a pair of navy blue shorts and a grey T-shirt.

He also wore a pair of black and white check sneakers and brown tortoiseshell sunglasses.

Meanwhile, Gabriella stepped out in a black miniskirt, which she paired with a black singlet top and black Nike sneakers.

Her long light brown hair was worn loose, and she appeared fresh-faced.

The stunning model was spotted happily chatting with a sales assistant in a clothing store, before walking out with a shopping bag.  

Liam previously owned a series of pets with his ex-wife Miley Cyrus, with the former couple announcing they were still ‘dedicated’ to their animals following their split in August last year.

‘They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart,’ they said in a statement at the time. 

Liam and Gabriella were first spotted together in mid-December, when they went out for lunch in Byron Bay with the actor’s parents, Craig and Leonie.

It’s the second relationship for Liam since he split from Miley, 27, last year, after less than eight months of marriage.  

In October, he was spotted kissing Australian actress Maddison Brown, 23, in New York, but their relationship proved to be short-lived.

‘He feels more at home with Gabriella than he did with Miley and feels like he can be his complete self without any drama,’ a source told Us Weekly in March. 

They added: ‘Gabriella helped Liam boost his confidence and played an encouraging role in his life after his split with Miley.  

‘They are very happy together and it’s comfortable and easy.’ 

According to a report by People in January, Liam’s relationship with Gabriella was ‘serious’ from early on.

‘They have spent a lot of time in Australia together,’ said a source.

They added: ‘Gabriella has met Liam’s siblings and his parents.’ 

The couple reportedly share many of the same interests, and Liam has apparently ‘been in a great mood’ since hooking up with the model at the end of last year. 

According to a report by Us Weekly in December, the Hunger Games star was ‘happy to be moving on’ following his turbulent split from Miley.

‘Liam feels comfortable with Gabriella. His family approves of her and really likes her, which is very important to him,’ a source told the publication at the time.