To call Jack Kenner a “pet photographer” would be like calling Jerry Seinfeld a sitcom actor—it’s true, but there is a lot more to the story. The Memphis native majored in film production in college and then studied photography at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara. He worked as a commercial photographer in New York […]
“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” Marilyn Monroe
In honor of Marilyn Monroe. Many men fantasized about Marilyn Monroe, but few she considered on her lap. Mafia Honey, Monroe’s Maltese terrier, who was a present from Frank Sinatra in 1960. Maf sat at Old Blue Eyes’ table at the Copacabana; listened to Lee Strasberg’s poeticized lessons at the Actors Studio; and supported […]
Ask The Trainer With Legendary Broadway Trainer Bill Berloni!
“When I was 19, I was asked to train the original Sandy for the original production of Annie,” said Bill Berloni. We were in his dressing room at the Palace Theatre, where he was in rehearsals for Legally Blonde. The five dogs that are in the show had settled quickly around him or onto […]
Time To Chirp! “Flights of Fancy” – Alba Ballard And Her Feathered Acting Troupe
Alba Spinetto was born in Porto Tolle, Rovigio, Italy to a theatrical family in 1928. They traveled Europe as a variety stage troupe called Compagnia. Spinetto and entertained audiences with dancing, singing and comedy shows that incorporated various animal acts. Alba Spinetto’s special talent for working with animals, including a stray baby wolf, was established at […]
Happy B’Day Animal And Wildlife Advocate Leo DiCaprio!
Happy Birthday wildlife and animal advocate Leo DiCaprio – 41 years-young today! Animal Fair Media loves Leo – he tirelessly lends his voice to the voiceless underdogs in the world! The Great Gatsby and Wolf of Wall Street star has been advocating for conserving the environment and protecting animals throughout the past year […]
How To: Become A Famous Pet!
Nowadays it seems as if every where I turn, a new popular pooch is popping up out of nowhere. Thanks to social media, it is now easier than ever for anyone to gain a fan base (and, I use the term “fan base” very loosely). The animal world has become a community, using […]