It was a dreadful day in 1971 when the late actor Richard Basehart and his wife, Diana, watched in horror as the car in front of them tossed a dog out of the car window onto the busy Los Angeles freeway. Sadly the dog did not survive. However, from this tragic incident, grew dedicated and […]
Jonathan Adler: For The Love Of Clay And Canines
Can a dog be the inspiration for art? One of the country’s hottest young potters and textile makers, Jonathan Adler, thinks so. Adler has become the rising star of modern design and is AF’s poster boy for modern living with pets. The sleek, clean lines and subtle shapes and colors of Jonathan Adler’s work have […]
Petography: Jim Dratfield
Photographer Jim Dratfield is interested in relationships; relationships between pets and people that is. “I’ll tell you about the most amazing moment I had,” Jim says. “Laura Dern knew about my work and she had a dog that was very ill. The dog was not going to survive for more than a few days, and […]
Kim Cattrall: Animal Attraction
As opposed to her sex-kitten television persona whose steamy sexual escapades constitutes her most delicious victories and proudest accomplishments, Emmy nominated actress Kim Cattrall finds her greatest success in love, life, work, and the company of animals. If you only know Kim Cattrall from her Golden Globe and Emmy nominated performance as lustier-than-thou man-eater […]
Mary Boone: For The Love Of Art
With so much written about her, Mary Boone feels embarrassed by yet another article. Her work, and not the publicity it has garnered for her, has always been her primary interest. “I have a gallery because I love art,” she says. Dubbed by the media as ‘the diminutive entrepreneur,’ Boone’s drive, hard work and ambition […]
Take Your Friend Along
Traveling with your dog can be a fun way to go. It means treating your pooch like a member of your family rather than a latchkey canine, and both of you will be glad for the companionship. However, before you start roaming the open road with Rover you first must make sure your pup has […]