Woods, who turns 40 next week, posted pictures Thursday on Twitter and Instagram of his new dog "Bugs" with two other dogs and his two children, Sam Alexis and Charlie.
Earlier this week, Woods said on his website that despite being idled by the latest in a series of injury setbacks, he sees himself back at the top level as he moves through his 40s.
"Where do I see myself in the next five to 10 years? I am still playing golf at the highest level and winning tournaments and major championships," Woods said.
"Mentally, people who know me know I'm like a five-year-old. Physically, sometimes I feel old and sometimes I feel like a teenager," Woods said. "I don't like the polar opposites of the two. I'd like to be somewhere in the middle where I feel 40."
Woods called 2015 "a roller-coaster ride the entire year, from being down to some pretty darn good highs" but anticipated he would return to PGA Tour play next year.
"The thing I'm looking forward to the most about 2016 is getting back out there again," Woods said.
Woods has signed up to be an assistant to US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love but said he still hopes to play his way into a spot on the team.
"I'm excited about being named a vice-captain," Woods said. "It will be new, fun and special.
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