For our July issue we sat down with local celebs and asked them to share tails about their furry, four-legged friends
Kimberley Newport-Mimran & Max
President and creative director, Pink Tartan
“Max was an present for [my daughter] Jacqueline. She loves Frenchies, and the moment [my husband] Joe said yes, we adopted him. Max is the most affectionate, lovable guy. He comes to work most days and has the whole office wrapped around his little paws.”
(IMAGE: COURTESY OF CAMERON MATHISON)
Cameron Mathison & Red
Actor and host, Entertainment Tonight
“My wife and I have always loved Dobermans. A guy walking a beautiful Dobie told us about a litter of puppies. My daughter was just finishing up sucking her thumb, and we told her we would get a dog when she finally kicked the habit. Needless to say, a week later we had a puppy!”
(IMAGE: ROBERT SEBREE)
Laura Vandervoort & Frankie Blue Eyes
Actress, Supergirl
“Adoption was the only option. On adoption day there were so many dogs in need; however, Frankie barked the loudest. I fell in love immediately. She loves being at work with me and all of the attention from our cast and crew. She even has a few scenes in Private Eyes!”
(IMAGE: COURTESY OF RACHEL SKARSTEN)
Rachel Skarsten & Maddy
Actress, Reign
“Maddy’s a 13-year-old blue nose pit bull who was rescued from a dog fight ring. She was on death row when I got her because of her breed and age. She’s started for me what is a campaign for pit bulls. It’s such a shame what a bad rap they get — they’re just the sweetest dogs.”
(IMAGE: GREG DEAN / SIGNATUREGOLD)
Carolina Bartczak & Borys
Actress, X-Men: Apocalypse
“My parents lived in Russia for eight years, so we wanted to give him a Russian name. Borys doesn’t know how big he is! We have epic games of monkey in the middle and he’s the monkey. Giant schnauzers are very loyal dogs — they love their owners so much.”
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IMAGE: COURTESY OF CAILLI AND SAM BECKERMAN)
Cailli and Sam Beckerman & Cubby and Marni
Fashion bloggers, beckermanbiteplate.com
“Our Pomeranians, Cubby and Marni, love to dress up like their moms! Marni loves doing photo shoots the most — she’s been Harry Potter, Björk and McMarni after Moschino. But Karl Lagerwoof is Cubby’s everything. They make us melt, and we love them like crazy!”
(IMAGE: CJ BAEK)
Jeanne Beker & Gus
Journalist and style editor on The Shopping Channel
“I had lost my dear old golden retriever, Beau, and was absolutely heartbroken. I found out about golden doodles and went to this breeder who pulled out this little ball of white fluff. My heart just melted! Gus loves being cuddled and snuggled and watching TV on my lap.”
