Showing his softer side! Jean-Claude Van Damme cuddles up with a rescued greyhound after donating $30,000 to Animals Australia charity
He attended a fundraiser in Sydney on Friday to raise money for Animals Australia, a charity close to his heart.
And on Monday, Jean-Claude Van Damme generously donated a cheque for $30,000 to the organisation.
The 55-year-old 'Muscles from Brussels' also cuddled up with a retired greyhound for a photo shoot.
Puppy love: Jean-Claude Van Damme generously donated a cheque for $30,000 to charity Animals Australia on Monday, after hosting a fundraiser in Sydney on Friday night
In a statement, Jean-Claude told Daily Mail Australia: 'We need to support and help animals, they trust us.'
He also touched upon recently-passed laws regarding the Greyhound racing industry, saying: 'I ask all Australians to consider adopting a greyhound.
'They are beautiful animals and with the current state of legislation and the turmoil in the industry we need to help save greyhound dogs everywhere.'
Show of support: The 55-year-old 'Muscles from Brussels' presented the $30,000 on behalf of Fast Track Events who arranged his tour and the fund raising of the money
The Hollywood star's chose a relaxed outfit, as he was photographed wearing pajama trousers and slippers.
Jean-Claude also wore a pair of pale blue tinted glasses and a baseball cap.
He recently finished his Australian speaking tour, 'An Evening With Jean-Claude Van Damme - Unscripted & Unplugged'.
'I ask all Australians to consider adopting a greyhound': Animal welfare is a cause close to Jean-Claude's heart
Meanwhile, Jean-Claude's behaviour has been somewhat erratic in recent weeks.
Aside from a missed flight earlier this month, he was seen sweating profusely during a press conference last Monday.
In July, he stormed out of a TV interview with Sunrise after being asked about his former fling Kylie Minogue.
Down Under: Jean-Claude recently finished his Australian speaking tour, 'An Evening With Jean-Claude Van Damme - Unscripted & Unplugged'
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