John Villa has a reputation for being an accomplished chef who is also easy on the eyes. But Manhattanites who’ve seen the executive chef/co-owner of the new urban hot-spot, Pico, in the New York Times or Gourmet magazine may have noticed he always has a close companion at his side— his beloved Doberman Pinscher, […]
Snoop Dogg Abandons His Canine Roots and Falls for Felines
Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg may be named after a canine, but his heart is reserved for cats. Snoop Dogg first got his nickname from his mother who jokingly remarked that her son looks like the Peanuts character Snoopy. However, his mother may have been more correct in choosing a feline name for her son since […]
The Love Boat’s “Doc” Gave His Heart to a Lucky Dog
You could swear it was an episode of the popular TV show, but no, this love connection really happened. Bernie Kopell, “Doc,” gave his heart to a homeless dog when filming The Love Boat, and then, with the help of other cast members, smuggled the pooch back home. It was the summer of 1985, and […]
Love is in the Air- Maid in Manhattan’s Matchmaker Was a Dog Named Rufus
In the 2002 romantic comedy, Maid in Manhattan, a single mom and hotel staffer played by Jennifer Lopez finds true love in a dog-loving politician, played by Ralph Fiennes. And what brings these two together? A 90-pound Weimaraner named Rufus. That’s just on screen though. Off screen, Rufus, who acts under his actual name, would contend […]
Kevin Pollak is Purrfectly Feline!
You’ve seen him in A Few Good Men, The Wedding Planner, The Whole Nine Yards and countless other films. But when he’s not on set, Kevin Pollak most enjoys relaxing at home with his cats, Ava and Pumpkin. Kevin Pollak has a full schedule this holiday season, with two yuletide movies coming out: Santa Claus II […]
Mushu – The Out-of-this-World Pug is Back on the Big Screen in Men in Black 2
Mushu the pug is on the case once again. Men in Black’s brightest star returns to the cast for an encore performance of the role he originated. He jumps, he hides and even investigates; this time wearing several new costumes and a great headset that is nothing to fold your ears down over. The […]