EXCLUSIVE

Colton Underwood Saves Dog Destined For Dinner Plates

1:30 PM PT -- They're officially bros now.

Straight off the plane into my arms 🐾❤️ pic.twitter.com/UGM5Xh24fE

11:00 AM PT -- Thor is on his way to Colton!

Thor is on his way to Colorado! ❤️ see you soon buddy pic.twitter.com/lKWbUgFG6h

Colton Underwood has a new roommate ... and it's an adorable one.

The 'Bachelorette' star is the proud new owner of a 2-year-old German Shepherd rescue ... the dog was destined for the meat markets of Asia before a non-profit org saved him and brought him to San Diego.

Colton made a donation to Bunny's Buddies, and they set him up with the pup. The ex-NFL stud was united with his new friend Saturday and changed his name from Tor to Thor.

That was a superhero move by Colton. His other dog, Sniper, will be happy too.

Click here for info about our online advertising practices.