I'm Off to See "The Wiz"

Being small, if there’s a show I want to see, I have to reserve a seat right in front of the stage or I won’t be able to see anything except for someone’s haircut. Forget about a tall guy or a lady with a big hat blocking my view; I can barely see over the back of the seat! I’m afraid it’s the front row or nothing for me.


“The Wiz” is in town with a talented cast, which includes my good friend, Nigel, in the role of Toto. I mentioned my predicament to Nigel, and he said he had the exact same problem! Instead of having me lug a booster seat to the theater, he kindly invited me to attend a dress rehearsal. So I had the theater all to myself with an unobstructed view of the action and no wags making comments or incessantly clearing their throats. And it was a fantastic show! Thank you, Nigel!

Summer Reading

We all have a stack of books at home we’ve been meaning to read. It sits in a corner, or by the bed, taunting us, a totem pole of intellectual lethargy. We’d love to sit and read all day long, but who has the time?

My stack was getting too big to be ignored, so a few days ago, I decided to do something about it. I grabbed the first volume off the top of the pile and dug in. I’m glad I did because it happened to be “Pretty Pet-Friendly” by my good friend Julia Szabo! I attended Julia’s book-release party about a month ago, but my busy schedule kept me from actually reading the book!

If you have a pet and 'nice things,' then you need this book. I’ve already started redecorating my digs according to Julia’s advice. The place is looking better, already.

Thank You, Senator Gillibrand

When I heard that my personal physician, Dr. Yaron Schmid, had to return to Israel, I was heartbroken. Not only is Dr. Schmid a great doctor, he’s also a good friend. Loyal mutt that I am, I knew I had to do something to keep him here in New York helping animals.


I racked my brain in search of the right person for the job: “I know an excellent portrait artist, but that won’t help Dr. Schmid much in this situation. Would flowers be of any use? I know a fantastic florist. No, probably not.” Then, all at once, I hit on the solution. I could ask my newest friend and senator, Kirsten Gillibrand! We had met a few weeks before at an open house, and if anybody knew how to help Dr. Schmid, it would be Senator Gillibrand.

I won’t go into all the (boring and confusing) legal details, but let it suffice to say that Senator Gillibrand and her assistant Kelly saved the day! Thanks to their generosity, ingenuity and brilliance, I get to keep my doctor, and New York gets to keep a top veterinarian. Now it’s time for a celebration, and luckily enough, I know a wonderful caterer…

Thank you, Senator Gillibrand and Kelly.

Go Gators!

When I first found out that forty enthusiastic Gators were coming my way, the first thought that crossed my mind was, “Run!!!” Happily, I had nothing to be afraid of, and these Gators could not have been nicer. It turns out they were the Gotham Gators, the University of Florida’s New York City Alumni Association. And they sure were enthusiastic. They managed to paint our stairwell and promote a raffle that raised a lot of money for the Humane Society of New York. I had a great time hanging out with them, and they’re welcome back anytime! Go Gators!

After a loooooong day with the Gators on International Gator Day I am too exhausted to remove my outfit!

The Willis Tower

Modesty prevents me from going on about this, but I feel the recent announcement that the prestigious Chicago Sears Tower building had been renamed the Willis Tower deserves some mention here.

To all my friends and readers, please know that I have taken this recognition in stride, and that it will in no way compromise my mission or interfere with the work at hand.

Merry Pop-ins

I love it when friends visit, and I love the theater, so it was a double treat when Gavin Lee and Emily Harvey stopped by. They’re currently starring on Broadway in “Mary Poppins", but the production is about to go on the road. A few years ago, Gavin and Emily adopted two cats from us, Henry and Winnie, and lucky cats they are! The four of them are a very happy family. We wish them the best as they head out across the country.

We're Getting Ready for Spring!