Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Reveal a ‘Parasite’ Has Prevented Their New Rescue Dog From Coming Home

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newest addition to their family, a puppy named Javi whose move to their New York City home has been delayed by health problems. "We don't have him yet because he had a little bit of a health issue," Ripa told People magazine on Oct. 18 during a Broadway outing for the opening of "Other Desert Cities." Consuelos shared some additional details, noting their new rescue dog has "a parasite." "They're treating it, and then he's going to come," the "Live with Kelly and Mark" host explained.The couple expect their little four-legged friend to become an official resident of their Upper East Side townhouse "any day now," according to Consuelos.Loading...Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos fell head over heels in love with their new rescue dog, Javi, during an Oct. 12 episode of "Live with Kelly and Mark."Live with Kelly and MarkLoading...The couple have yet to welcome Javi home officially, as he's undergoing treatment for a "parasite." Live with Kelly and MarkRipa and Consuelos fell for the dog—whose name was originally Lucas before they renamed him—during the "Adopt a Dog Week"-themed episode of "Live with Kelly and Mark...