BELLA STARLET is the first-ever official celebrity dog insured by Lloyd's of London!!! PAWllywood
fabulousity!!! She is comical, sassy, gorgeous and intelligent...along with being talented...just like Miss America,
she gives back to her community too:)
Dogs love us unconditionally. There's no pretense or agendas. No complaints. They never fail to greet us at
the door with passionate exuberance-even if we just left the room for five minutes to take out the trash-and they simply put
us in a better mood.
Avid WOOF Patrol reader Beth Joy Knutsen and her darling starlet pooch Bella have entered the Heinz 57 commercial
contest. You must register on www.youtube.com and then be sure to go to this link and pawsitively vote: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvuWF6Q9H_g
A Dog’s Life: DVD Release Party Photographed by Linus Gelber
Beth with Oscar Or is it Oscar with Beth
Beth, owner of three dogs, only brought one pup with her, Oscar, a ShihaPoo, to the party. Although
Oscar holds a special place in her heart, it is her eldest dog, Bella that has a permanent reserved space on Beth’s
leg. “I had Bella tattooed on my leg” Beth explained while rolling up her pants. “She’s my soul mate”.
Bella is achieving much celebrity and has recently been featured in several doggy commercials and was photographed on the
cover of some major dog magazines. Bella will soon be celebrating her eighth birthday and Beth is organizing a “pawty”
in her honor. Bella, a very active member of the canine community, works as an associate at New York Tails, a magazine that
promotes animal products and events.
Pawprints Jewelry™ publishes our Pet Spotlight to present your "pet tails," stories about your pet and their personalities.
"Bella" - NYC, NY
Pawprints Jewelry™ customer, Beth Joy Knutsen of New York City, has entered her soul mate, Bella.
in the Dog Show USA contest presented by Purina. Bella is currently one of the top vote getters!
Aside from being cute and adorable, Bella is so talented that she was featured on MSNBC's Saturday Morning News, December
31, 2005. She has also been a model in many magazines.
She was rescued by Beth in 1998. Like most of us, she's a little of everything.
Vote for Bella! You can vote everyday until January 3, 2006.
Bella will be celebrating her 8th birthday on January 12th. What
a great birthday gift if she won!
"Bella," a Tibetan Terrier Mix, is in showbiz. She has a wonderful playful personality, and she really struts her stuff
when she walks. She even hops over puddles. Diva!! Visit www.BellaStarletDog.com.
"Today I went to a doggy fashion show for charity…(a neighborhood “celebridog”)…my
friend Beth’s Terrier mix, Bella, was in the show. She’s precious…www.bellastarletdog.com - yes, she has
her own site "
From Leah:....you truly captured the excitement and enjoyment of everyone at Bella's
Pawty:) www.worldpicturenews.com in the "Arts & Entertainment" section or do a search for "Bella"....along with Bella's Pawty photos, you can
also view photos of Ada and her dogs on this page.
photo id
156419
photographer
Leah Latella
place
Manhattan , USA
date
08 Jan, 2006
USA Doggie Birthday
Party
Family and friends celebrate at Bella
Knutsen's Starlet Dog birthday party at the Dog Run in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. 18 guests were treated to a
special decorated birthday cake made for dogs while their owners enjoyed pizza, snacks and refreshments. Favors included dog
friendly treats and a silver key chain charm imprinted with Bella's paw print. This is the third big birthday
party Bella's parents, Beth and Steve Knutsen, have thrown for their dog. She's not a dog, she's human, said Beth Knutsen,
as she spoke about Bella. Guests also viewed Bella's newest movie release titled: "Casa Bella".
Bella's personal photographer, Leah Latella,
took some amazing photos at the parade...these are just some of the candid ones...enjoy!
Bella
Starlet's painted float logo!
Photo
courtesy of Leah Latella
CELEBRATE
THE DOGS!!! Beth & Bella asVillage Maids
Photo
Courtesy of Leah Latella
Beth,
Bella, MADDIE from MA, Karen, Eli & Stephane
Photo
courtesy of Leah Latella
Steve,
Beth & Bella enjoying their creation!
Photo
courtesy of Leah Latella
Dog
adoption is our goal for the Year of the Dog!
Photo
courtesy of Leah Latella
A big huge thank you to our friend Bob at Bond Parade
Floats http://bondparadefloats.com/ who brought mine and Bella's dream ideas come to life
with his beautiful paintings of our dogs:) Much love to our friend Jeanne from the Village Halloween Parade for
believing in our dream and helping us bring it to fruition!!!
The PAW STAR Event Red Carpet Polaroids with Bella
Starlet Dog, Scooby Doo, and Clifford!! These are just a few personal ones of the numerous photos.
All dogs had their paw star shine:)
Thanks to everyone who attended this fabulous event.
Beth & Bella Starlet Dog
Life Of A Celebupup in City Pet Guide written by: Bella Starlet Dog
Bella Starlet Dog is nominated for Best Musical and is presenting the award for Best Tail
Waggin' Comedy at NSAL 2007 DogCatemies!!!
Bella Starlet thanks you for all of your friendship and cheering her
on as she does what she loves best...performing!!!
Her talent is being recognized in a most wonderful way:)
Happy Holidays to all from your friends at North Shore Animal League America.
Tails Wag for a Good Cause
Tongues were out and tails were wagging at North Shore Animal League America's 2nd Annual DogCatemy Awards Gala, at Capitale
in New York City, on November 29th. With more than 400 attendees, on both two legs and four, this unique event that encouraged
canine company turned out to be an exciting and entertaining success... See Photos and Winning Videos
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FROM NSAL...BELLA STARLET IS DANCING, WAVING AND SMILING ON THE RED CARPET IN 3 DIFFERENT SEGMENTS!!!
THANK YOU NSAL TEAM:)
"Grrreat aritcle!! Congrats to Ada and Beth and their beautiful canines!" Loudes AyChiMama
"yes, I read the article too last night when I received the magazine and was pleasantly surprised to see them both mentioned.
Nicki Moustaki is the one who did the Pocket Pups book." Fern
We have 2 CELEBRITIES in DOG FANCY Magazine - March Issue!
"I just received my March issue of Dog Fancy magazine, and lo and behold, on page 52, two of our Celebrity Members were
mentioned in an almost full-page article by Nicki Moustaki!
Beth and Bella Starlet were mentioned also telling about
how Bella loves to get dressed up in fancy fashionable outfits and about how Beth takes her in her stroller with the fancier
outfits so that they do not get dirty and how everyone in the street stops them!
Kudos to our two great members!"
Fern
Rescue Ink Benefit
to SAVE Animals!
** PLEASE NOTE: RESENDING WITH REVISED INFORMATION **
On October 17, 2008 come and join
us at Chateau La Mer in Long Island, NY for an amazing night of dancing, great food and drinks, a live auction with wonderful
items and of course fantastic celebrities. Some stars from The Sopranos and Broadway too!
Please call to order
your tickets now 631-225-0400
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, no sales
at the door.
THIS EVENT IS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE DOGS,cats, etc... the location is not allowing us to bring pets.
Friday
night, October 17th is your opportunity to join us at beautiful Chateau La Mer, located on the Great South Bay in Lindenhurst,
NY, for an incredible gala evening of fine dining, dancing and entertainment, to benefit the programs and activities of Rescue
Ink.
Sure to be the event of the animal lover social season, we've planned a fabulous evening of gourmet cuisine (vegetarian
dinner available), open bar, music and dancing, a live auction of incredible offerings, and special celebrity guest appearances.There
will be non-stop fun from 7-midnight, this is one event you don't want to miss!
This is your chance to step up
for the cause at a wonderful and memorable event, and join with us in the fight agianst animal abuse and neglect.
Call
1-631-225-0400 now for tickets: Individual tickets $100; tables of 10 and 12 are available.
Attire: Bankers &
Bikers
Seating is limited, and all tickets must be purchased in advance.
‘Greatest American Dog’,
a ten-week reality series which showed dogs and their people competing for a $250,000 prize on CBS this summer, captivated
pet lovers who wanted to see which dog/person team would ultimately demonstrate the strongest bond between each dog and his
or her person. But relationships between the human contestants were another story. Strained, tense and angry confrontations
were common in front of the camera and, according to one of the shows more controversial contestants, things were even worse
than what they seemed. Whether you were a fan or foe of Beth Joy Knutsen (and her Bella Starlet Dog), listen in as she speaks
candidly about what she saw behind-the-scenes, from bitterness between contestants to the questionable safety of the dogs
themselves. This is part one of a two-part segment examining Greatest American Dog and other pet-related ‘reality’
shows. Next week, we’ll talk directly with American Humane, the 68 year-old watchdog group for the treatment of animals
in movies and television, and the new challenges reality television has brought with it.
Then, Pets In the City
once again turns its attention to the economy’s effect on our pets and the way we care for them. Some argue that New
York City pets are among the most pampered in the world, but there are many more pet owners struggling to keep their canines
in kibble and their cats in catnip. What products and services are worth cutting back on, and what’s worth the splurge?
We’ll talk with Rachel Swan, head of Pawsitive Productions and creator of “The Enlightened Canine Expo”
coming up this November, to get her insights and advice.
We are featured in Mara Schiavocampo of NBC's newspiece titled:
"PET PARENTS" February 2008
Babies that bark
Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 11:41 AM by Sam Singal
By Mara Schiavocampo, NBC Nightly News digital correspondent
As you can see in my piece Babies That Bark, pet parents are childless pet owners who tend to treat their animals like children. You know the type: they arrange play
dates for their dogs, refer to themselves as "Mommy" to the cat, and dress up their puppies. I know pet parents pretty well.
Reluctantly I'll admit that I am one. Here are my "kids":
The thing is, you never start out with the intention of becoming
a pet parent. As one man I met at a dog birthday party told me, "We're not like crazy dog people or anything." But there he
was, at a dog birthday party! It's a change that sneaks up on you. You get an animal, think it's cute, then you kind
of start to like it and the next thing you know you're madly in love with a fur ball and breaking out the credit card at Petco.
Anything to see them smile (and yes, they do smile).
Both of my babies are rescue animals. They're the greatest little
friends I could have hoped for. The good news is there are tons more out there like them, just waiting for a home. Hope, the
sweet Chihuahua I used in my piece, is up for adoption.
You can find her and lots of other homeless animals at www.animalhaven.org. C'mon, we pet parents are looking for a few good people to fill the ranks!
" Dear Mara,
Thank you for featuring in your news video
what is most amazing gift to us...our furkids!!! You blog and little darlings are fabulous:)
We have been getting
tons of congrats e-mails!!!
We appreciate your respect for those that give us unconditional love...
"Glad you liked the segment! Mara wrote a blog entry that I thought you'd enjoy."
Ian
"PAWsome!!! We loved being featured in Mara's report...and kudos to her for recognizing
our appreciation of adopted furkids:) "
Beth Joy & Bella Starlet & Family
Babies that bark
Feb. 4: More than half of all pet owners are childless, and an increasing number are treating their cuddly creatures like
kids. NBC's Digital Correspondent Mara Schiavocampo introduces us to some pet parents. (Nightly News)
I am soooo happy that the NYC dog community has someone like you to represent the animals! You continue to make
all of us so proud! Thank you for all you do!" Erika
"Congrats!" Diane
"Very cool!!" Kevin
"That's GREAT Beth!!!! Congratulations!!!!"
Maria
":) great MSNBC story by the way" Matt Kolodny
"Beth,
I loved watching your show on MSNBC.
I saw the pictures from Bella's Party on google, so great.
I'm still working on my website tonight and added a few pictures, I should be finished by tomorrow.
Looking forward to working with you in the future.
Stay well!
XO to Bella - Woof!"
Best,
Christine & Cleo CLEO'S BARKERY
"what a great piece!!! you & your family look fabulous!!!!!" Nancy
"You guys ROCK!!! I loved the video for msnbc. You all looked MARVAAALESS."
Big Woovs from Petey and
Beth
"Wow! Very nice segment!...Sorry I missed it when it aired." Brian W.
"Hey..
That MSNBC piece is teriffic! You guys are famous! Ill speak to ya soon..
Brad"
" hi beth.......loved the piece!!!!" S
"Hi, Beth.
Wow – didn’t
know you had more babies!! Thanks for sharing – you’re such proud parents!!
Hope you’re well,
and that Bella had a wonderful birthday party. J
All the best,
Denise"
"cool
vid" Dr. Dennis Leon
"Hi Beth,
This was great!! thanks so much for sending!!!
Hugs,
Carissa"
"Great video! So happy to see it! My 5 dogs are definitely my
family!!!
Fern"
"Great Piece!
Loved the Msnbc clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really awesome!
So good to see you and the Fur Babies too!
love,
suz"
" Beth, I enjoyed this, thank you! Great story."
Steve
Steve
Gruber
Director
of Communications
Mayor's
Alliance for NYC's Animals ®
"Beth, I loved the video story! It’s
sooo CUTE!! Your kids look so good in it!! Love to all!"
Anu
"You guys are too adorable for words. :-) Seriously." Carla Milo
"You are awesome! Awww look at you guys!! Precious!!!"
Laura
"congrats!!! that's great!!!"
Rick & Jilli
"sweet. " R
"OMG!! That's amazing congratulations. " Cory
"awwww nice." Lauren
"wow...that is awesome "Mommy" Beth."
Andy Mara
"i saw it! u guys look great!" Andrea Arden
"congrats." Peter Shankman
"YEA!!!!!" Cinthia
"Great piece. Thanks for sending it."
Virginia
"Hi Beth,
I didn't realize you have 6 furbabies. I enjoyed watching the Video.
You really looked hot!! Great hair and makeup.
Congratulations! Nice family.
Hope your new year brings you lots of good things."
Best regards,
Felicia and Tommi T.
"Congrats to you and your babies!!! LOL" LL
"cute. nice job."Jeff
" That was so sweet it made me cry, seriously!!! Total awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!"
Nikki Moustaki
"Hi Beth,
Nice piece. Thanks so much for sending it and keeping me up-to-date with what you are up to."
LOVE THE VIDEO! The MSNBC Video Featuring KnB Members is Below
"Love it, love it, love it!!
Congrats to Beth for representing the "pet parent" group in such a positive way!
And congrats to everyone else who looked simply smashing!!" Erika Searl
What a nice time last night at Pressure! An event to benefit Animal Care and I almost brought home a
10mth old female dachshund..then realized that would be nuts right now to have a 10 mth old and a 9 mth old!!!!!! Beth Joy, David Best, and Wendy Diamond from The Greatest American Dog
as well as Prince Lorenzo Borghese were there.
Anyway a reminder that the Animal Care Affair Dog Day Central Park Walk
has been moved to SUNDAY SEPT.27th from 8:30-3pm because of the weather. Go to NYCACC for more info.
Here's me and Goumba Johnny and for more photos Click Here
And thanks to Josefa Paganuzzi for taking the photos!!!
nice shot!!
thanks so much--will put on my blog. if that's ok.
great to see you too.
xoxoxo
Bella Starlet Dog
& I will be happily representing www.PuppyPaws.com at the HH Backer Show in Chicago (my hometown) on October 3, 4, &
5...come by the booth # 4229 to say "Woof" and Mme. Bella Starlet will be happy to take a photo with you!!:)
Upcoming Show Schedule October 3-5 Chicago H.H.
Backer Pet Industry Show Booth 4229 Stop by & meet Bella Starlet featured on the CBS primetime's hit show Greatest
American Dog. Bella will be signing "paw-tographs" at our booth Friday, October 3 1-4pm Saturday, October 4 1-4pm (for
the trade)
Christmas'08 Trade Show Information
Backer's 42nd Annual Pet Industry Christmas
Trade Show and Educational Conference Donald
E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois October
3-5, 2008
Join amNewYork, Reality Cares and today's hottest reality stars at a Runway Fashion Show to benefit Dress for Success.
Confirmed
participants include:
Kara Janx (Project Runway) Shandi Sullivan (America's Next Top Model) Johanna Botta (Real
World: Austin) Colie Edison (Real World: Denver) Dave Kerpen (Paradise Hotel) Ken Stafford (Survivor: Thailand) Kenny
Santucci (Real World Road Rules Challenge) Ryan Kehoe (Real World Road Rules Challenge) Marshana Ritchie (The Bachelor:
London Calling) Beth Joy Knutsen (Greatest American Dog) Paula Meronek
aka Paula Walnuts (Real World: Key West) Heidi Bressler (The Apprentice) Rob Smith (I Want to Work for Diddy) George
"Tailor Made" Weisgerber (I Love New York 2) Kayla Peterson (Bowling Beauties)
Join TV's hottest reailty stars from Project Runway, Survivor, MTV's Real World, and more,
as they model this seasons trendiest fashions at amNewYork's Reality Runway: Fashion For A Cause.
The best part... You can own what the stars are are wearing! You'll have the opportunity to bid on clothing and
accessories modeled by some of your favorite reality stars, including celebrity designer fashion jewelry from lia sophia and
dresses designed by Malan Breton of Bravo TV's The Malan Show. You'll also get the opportunity to bid on "one on one"
dates with the star of your choice. The highest bidders plus one friend get to hang with the stars in the VIP area following
the show. So ladies (and gentlemen!) make sure to bring your wallets and your closest friends, because you won't want to miss
this special celebration of fashion!
Wednesday, September 3 8pm-12am BUT don't miss the amNewYork red
carpet buzz at 7pm! BLVD - 199 Bowery This event is 21+. ID's will be checked upon entry.
Tickets are $20 with RSVP to amNewYork and $25 at the door the night of the event. ***Ticket and auction proceeds to benefit Reality Cares and Dress For Success***
Find out which of your favorite stars will be in attendance... NEW CELEBRITIES ADDED! Don't forget to RSVP by clicking the RSVP box below!
Name: Bella Starlet Breed of Dog: Cross Breed of Chihuahua, Labrador, Nova Scotia
Retriever, Shih Tzu and Pomeranian. About Bella: Bella is a Professional Dog Actress and Model, who has
not only brought smiles to peoples faces with those adorable looks, she also raises money for animal charities and has her
very own dog talent company. Bella has starred in numerous US TV shows, commercials, films, and modelled for various magazines.
Bella is a very talented and well loved pooch! Owned by: Beth Joy Knutsen "When I adopted Bella in
1998, we rescued each other. We are soulmates. She is my muse/mentor in happiness, unconditional love, creativity and charity.
She is unique, intelligent, funny, and talented. She does commercials and cute tricks. I believe it is fate that we are together.
Her beauty, outside and in, is enchanting. We do everything together. We even share the same eye color. Her image is tattooed
on my leg forever. By enjoying everyday with my peppy puppy, she shows me how lucky I truly am, reminding me that age is just
a number and that bliss equals youth"
NPR : Annie Audition Brings Out the Dogs with Beth & Riff
Weekend Edition Sunday, September 17, 2006 · Auditions at Madison Square Garden focus on a walk-on role in a
revival of Annie. The character? A stray dog. And no, it's not for the alpha male role of Sandy.
This photo of Mommy and Me was taken at
an audition. We were featured on a French website, along with being featured (about Mommy's tattoo of me) in the London Times
T2 section Summer 2004. The photo in the magazine was bigger than all of the other celebs, including Paris Hilton. This photo
is on the mousepads Mommy gave out at my Pawty 2005. We are both wearing pink gym shoes!
If you click the following link you will see
an amazing story and also Bella's APSCA magazine cover is in the background of one part of the film.
We love to hear about the wonderful new lives of former
Animal Haven animals. We think visitors to our website or people thinking of adopting a pet from Animal Haven would love to
hear their stories. These "happy tails" testify that shelter-adopted animals make great pets!
Riff (formerly Miracle) is beginning her career
as fashion canine model (www.petshmina.com)- just like her big sister Bella!
Here is a pic of Riff (was Miracle)
from Halloween. She is a punk rocker!
Paws for Relaxation - Restful Paws Bed &
Breakfast By Beth Joy Knutsen and Bella Starlet Dog
The daily grind of the concrete jungle of Manhattan makes all of us want to run home to our sanity and to the unconditional
love we receive from our pets. But is there also a place we can escape to with our furkids? Is there a magical world that
has no loud noises, and no stress?
Happily, Bella Starlet Dog and I found such a place. It is aptly called "Restful Paws -- the place where Pets bring
their Owners to relax."
Located in the quaint town of Holland in Western Massachusetts, we were surrounded by fresh air, gorgeous foliage, and
winding roads before arriving at the enchanting Bed & Breakfast...oops, Bella Starlet Dog just woofed to me that we shall
call it "Bark & Breakfast"!
Restful Paws welcomes guests year round. It opened in 2003 and is run by the gracious Korny family: Barbara, Raymond,
daughter Maria and their wonderful pooch, Rosie. Calling themselves "Relaxation Hosts", they had a wonderful concept--to show
respect to the paws in everyone's family on vacation. Restful Paws is their dream that came to fruition. They are pet-orientated,
welcoming birds, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and even goldfish. "Nothing bigger than a sheep!" Raymond laughs. "Animals are people
too. They require impeccable services just as we do on vacations. We set high standards of integrity for our quality of services
offered, and we live up to them."
Your family--human and pet alike--is treated like royalty with personalized attention. At breakfast, where you can dine
in the gazebo, you'll get a cookie for your pet with each pet's name on it. Afterwards, Bella Starlet Dog, her brother Oscar
and her sister Riff enjoyed swimming in Rosie B's pool, a state-of-the-art fresh water facility that is naturally purified,
and later hiked on hand-built trails. After a day of fun, the dogs received amazing massages by resident masseuse, Michelle
M. Poirier, a Pet Massage Therapist of Healthy Paws Pet Massage. Bella and her siblings then headed to Woofers, an adorable
pet sitting service the Korny family offers to pet parents when they want to head out on the town for some humans-only fun,
like antiquing, horseback riding and dining.
RESTFUL PAWS has a Paw Guest Book, and they put your pet's picture in it. When Bella Starlet Dog and I returned later
on in the fall for an annual Pet Rock Festival (www.PetRockFest.com), the page was turned to our pets' photo to welcome us. No detail is overlooked-- from cleanliness, to ambiance, to the amazing
variety of their homemade breakfasts served to you and your pooch in a basket each day. Bella Starlet Dog and I give them
four out of four paws! Call 888.430.PAWS or visit: http://www.RestfulPaws.com to book your pleasant stay. (Editor's note: complimentary accommodations were graciously provided by Restful Paws.)
There is nothing as unbearable as a bad date. From the awkward conversation to the strained laughter to the moments of
sheer bewilderment (Did he just call me “Poopsy?”), dating is not an activity for the easily discouraged. Thankfully,
Justin Racz returns with this newest installment to help ease the romantic pain. These would-be Casanovas remind us that there
are worse times to be had. Including entries such as: “Creepy Non-Blinker,” “Keeps Telling You How
Much You Remind Him of His Sister,” "Mechanical Bull Riding," “Lap Dog
Girl,” and “Invites you over and is wearing pajamas when you arrive,” 50 Dates Worse Than Yours
presents just about every blindingly bad date around. Filled with entertaining photographs and outrageous bullet points listing
each prospective partner’s hideous traits, this is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever faked food poisoning just
to get away from that guy her aunt set her up with.
Posted here are events that my Mommy has planned and/or we at Bella
Starlet Dog Talent are sponsoring:
Please vote for the pet you think looks most like the celebrity named. The voting begins October 31st and
ends November 7th. The winner will be announced on November 8th and will receive an extravagant weekend getaway to NYC, including
two tickets to the League’s DogCatemy Awards Gala, two roundtrip airline tickets to NYC from anywhere in the U.S. and
a two night stay at the Marmara – Manhattan, a pet friendly hotel. Package valued at $3,000.
Roll over thumbnails
to view and click on your favorite to vote!
We
are not sponsoring this event, but we have our business cards in the gift bags and we are happy to promote it with Bella as
a guest of honor:)
Bella is the original Paw Star and she continues to shine by filming more commercials,
and modeling!:)
On this page you will see Bella the CelebuPup on the set of her movies, and sightings with celebs
at events.
Bella's behind the scenes footage photos of her working hard as a fabulous actress
on the set of her independent movie CASA BELLA directed by Peter Sterling. This short dark comedy is being submitted to film
festivals worldwide.
Bella Starlet filming CASA BELLA
Bella at the ASPCA 140th Birthday Party in Union Square 4.10.06....Bella with
her VIP pass(because she was the cover girl for their Summer 2005 ASPCA Action Magazine....actually it is my press pass),
Bella is bella on the Orange Carpet, Bella with John O'Hurley( "Seinfeld" our fav show), Bella with Sandra Bernhard (degrees
of separation from Her Madgesty....Madonna)!!! The fabulous Miss Bernadette Peters enlightening the city in going Orange for
Animals...Enjoy:)
Bella & I attended the Farm Sanctuary Gala on 5.20.06 http://www.farmsanctuary.org/gala/2006/post2006.htm and we had a fabulous time at this wonderful event for an amazing cause and we support the work they do and we thank Tricia
for inviting us!
Bella is photographed with our neighbor Moby, Loretta Swit( who fawned over Miss
Bella for an exclusive photo with her), the very polite Alicia Silverstone, the truly funny Debra Wilson, the sweetest
Lindsay Wagner, and David Boreanaz and his wife ( Bella has a crush on him because he said "cookies" to her as visible in
the photo)!! Enjoy:)
It
was very much publicized that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have drawn an enormous amount of attention as they lined up
support among high-profile donors in Hollywood. Yet, quietly, unassumingly, Peaches received a celebrity endorsement of her
own.
It
was very much publicized that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have drawn an enormous amount of attention as they lined up
support among high-profile donors in Hollywood.
Yet, quietly, unassumingly, Peaches received a celebrity endorsement of her own. The Peaches For Prez Campaign announced that
Bella Starlet Dog has given her paw of approval to Peaches for president.
A
campaign spokes-people-person said, "Unlike the multi-million dollar dinners and cocktail receptions Clinton and Obama garner with Hollywood supporters, obviously a mission to raise as much money as possible, Peaches seeks to only
raise an awareness of her candidacy and her message."
In
endorsing the Peaches for Prez Campaign, Bella Starlet barked, ""With my paw to my heart, it is evident Peaches can show all
of the voters that being President just takes unconditional love for your fellow countrydogs! Hugs and woofs to all of my
friends and fans."
When
asked for a statement, Peaches arfed. "It is with great honor that I graciously accept Bella Starlet's endorsement. Rather
than a cocktail reception, I happy to receive a wagging tail reception from a star such as Bella Starlet."
Beth Joy, Bella, and their friends waved to millions of onlookers atop their own float at the Village Halloween Parade.
Bella, a New York City model, spent nearly a year preparing for the annual Village Halloween Parade. She waited for months
for her specially made costume to arrive and, a couple of weeks before the big night, she had her hair cut and braided with
beads to match it. It’s not too much to ask for the star of her own float – but Bella is a dog.
Her owner, Beth Joy Knutsen, wasn’t the only proud parent to dress up with her pet last night.
It is possible that approximately 7.4 million households across the country did, according to a study released last week
by the National Retail Federation, the country’s largest retail trade association.
Although this was the first study of its kind, local pet storeowners say they have noticed a trend for quite some time.
Anna Reyes, assistant manager of Canine Styles Downtown, said her Village store began selling pet clothes approximately
two and a half years ago and it now accounts for approximately 60 to 65 percent of the store’s total annual sales. With
a growing number of Halloween-themed pet events within the city this year, Reyes said more costumes were ordered to meet the
growing demand.
“This year we started putting the costumes out right at the beginning of October,” Reyes said. “It did
a lot better than last year.”
Reyes said only a handful of costumes, which sold for $25 to $35, were left by the end of the night.
P. Elizabeth Anderson, author of “The Powerful Bond between People and Pets,” said most people treat their
animals as members of their family, even like surrogate children.
“Animals are treated as a member of the family in a role similar to that of a child with all the rights and privileges
bestowed on children,” Anderson said.
Taisha Rivera, a veterinary technician at the TriBeCa-SoHo Animal Hospital, dresses her dog, Tsunade, on a daily basis.
She looks forward to dressing up her daschund up in frilly dresses and other cute outfits.
“I like the attention she gets,” Rivera said. “Everybody takes pictures of her.”
For Halloween, she bought Tsunade’s Pocohantas costume on sale for $14. She said she has spent about $50 on pet clothes
since she adopted her pet last April. Zahra Meherali, on the other hand, made a promise to her friends she would not dress
her dog in clothes. Although she will admit to putting a jacket on her yorkie, Sigmund Freud, on cold days, she said that’s
where she draws the line. She only makes a large exception for Halloween.
“He’s a dog. I want him to be a dog,” Meherali said. “I can’t dress him everyday. He’s
a dog, not a doll.”
For their first Halloween together, they boarded the animal float at the Village Parade, joining Knutsen and Bella. To
fit the float’s New York City theme, Meharali dressed up as a tourist and Sigmund was dressed as the Naked Cowboy, a
Times Square staple. Sigmund wore his own cowboy hat, a pair of white underwear briefs, and a toy guitar wrapped around his
furry body.
Knutsen started the animal float for the Village Parade last year after walking the parade with Bella for seven years.
She rescued Bella from an abusive home in 1998 and uses the float to promote pet adoption in the city. She said she is happy
animals are finally getting recognition for their participation in the parade.
“Over the years, the animal craze has sky-rocketed,” Knutsen said. “When I started going to these events
there were only a couple. Now there are about 20 to 30 events within the metropolitan area.”
Last night’s pet-related events also included the Downtown Doghouse’s Fifth Annual Halloween Party, where dogs
bobbed for hot dogs and went home with doggie bags filled with healthy treats, and the Hounds of Halloween Costume Party,
where prizes were awarded to the best pet, child, and adult costumes of the night.
10.20.06 Due to the overwhelming response of well wishes
for our float, before the actual parade, we have pre-booked the float for next year with the Village Halloween Committee!
Our theme is a big surprise....so stay tuned:) We are so happy that our dream is coming to fruition!
10.31.06 We were the opening act for KISS, yes the real
band (Gene & Paul) at NYC's Village Halloween Parade, i.e., Howl-o-ween, and we made PAWstory by Celebrating
The Year of the Dog! The photos will be posted soon, so stay tuned:)
11.02.06 Wow....It is PAWSitively amazing!
We want to thank the parade staff, our friends,
and our families for believing in us from the beginning of our "secret project" (the float) a year ago. Thank you to
all of the parade revelers, celebs and press for your congratulatory e-mails and phone calls that have made
us feel so good, and when we saw the float for the first time in all its glory on Tuesday night, I started crying tears of
joy:) Bella & I are so happy to be innovators and we will continue to carry on this tradition. We hope that
many animals will be adopted from the rescue groups that walked with us.
November 3, 2006 - Maddie Graces NYC Halloween Float
KISS was Grand Marshall of the Village Halloween Parade in Manhattan, but right in front was a float celebrating
the people and pets of New York and featuring Maddie. The float was sponsored by New York Tails Magazine, BellaStarletDog, and Street Treats. Writes Tails Publisher, Diane West, "It was particularly exciting
to see everyone yell when Maddie waved --Maddie has become quite the local celebrity from being at all the Mayor's Alliance
adoption events!"
A Bella Starlet Dog Fun
Fact: The 2006 theme for the Village Halloween Parade is "The
Village Hearth"...the parade committee comes up with great themes every year:)
11.26.06
Bella Starlet Dog will be a guest of honor at The DogCatemy Awards!
11.29.06
Bella Starlet Dog & I were special guests at NSAL's DogCatemy Awards! This is a great CelebuPup
sighting! We saw our friends Karen, Eli, Lisa, Beth, Diane and many more...Thank you Kristen & Tina!
DogCatemy Awards Gala Shines Spotlight on a Good Cause
You don’t often get the chance to bring your dog along to a black tie optional event, but North Shore Animal League
America’s DogCatemy Awards was a fun new twist on the typical fundraising gala.
Friends, supporters and “well behaved dogs” were all invited to take part in the special event at Capitale
in New York City on November 29th. A crowd of nearly 300 gathered to view unscripted, short movies in which celebrities gave
viewers a funny and touching look into their personal lives with their most trusted friends. Master of Ceremonies, actress
and comedian Nora Dunn, entertained guests throughout the evening and singer Kelly Sweet provided live entertainment.
The awards presentation included Best Dogumentary, Best Ensemble Pack, Best Pawformance, Best Tail Waggin’ Comedy,
and Best in Show. Click here to see all the videos and cast your own vote!
All proceeds from this event support North Shore Animal League America's mission of rescuing pets throughout the world
and placing them in loving homes.
Stray from the Heart’s 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays Event was a HUGE success and its all thanks to YOU!
Well, our very special annual holiday event has come to a close but the memories will live on. Thanks so much to all our
volunteers and support staff, including the venue “Guest House” for -as always- being so good to us.
A special thanks goes out to Ruth Manson for the most incredible spread of food an event could ever wish for. She
outdid herself this year with an amazing selection and assortment of delicious delectables that were the hit of the party!
Ruth is a fantastic person with a heart of gold!
Another very special thanks goes out to Lavinia Lowerre & her fabulous family for donating all the wine that was enjoyed
at the event. After a few UPS scares, the many cases of incredible Peconic Bay Winery’s finest made it from Cutchogue NY to the depths of 27th street and was a very welcome treat for all the guests. This
fantastic family also donated an amazing winery tour as one of the raffle prizes (won by our very own incredible hard-working
volunteer Ila Doyle), complete with a limo ride to the vineyard (thank you Mike Sachs) and back!
Thanks also goes to Nina Chiafolo for the beautiful photogrphs of the dogs for the calendar, the site and for the posters
at the event. They were ADORABLE! Remember those pups in the posters will all be up for adoption soon - so fill out an adoption application today
The Durst Organization Mr. & Mrs. Lowerre Mr. & Mrs. Wareham Doug Allen Josh Manson Harris
Levinson Pyul Horbelt Seth Kaplan from Pet Pantry Lauren from Alice’s Teacup Travis Smith Robert Spragg
and Mary Meyer William Rubenstein Lyndsey Schwager Lynda Myles Evie McMurray
I would also like to thank those other amazing people for which we never would have been able to have such
an incredible event without:
Brian Weisberg, Bonita Shimpfky, Jen Troiano, Rachel Rosenthal, Rachel Schwartz
If you want to support our Holiday efforts, you can donate online or mail a check or money order to “Stray
from the Heart” PO Box 11, NYC, NY 10024.
Yes, Its that festive time of year again! Time to don your winter garb and come out to play with Stray from the Heart.
We want to see you enjoying great company, music, dancing and more and save some dogs at the same time this December 5th in
New York City’s famous Guest House!
Steve & I attended the grand opening of Animal Haven Soho!
Congratulations Marcello & Jenn & Tiffany. Below is a photo of Amy Sacks of NY Daily News, Diane West of New York
Tails Magazine, myself and Steve at the party:)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7-11pm The Astor House 130 East 80th Street (between Lexington and
Park Avenues)
Get those dancing shoes on and your best spring outfit because Stray from the Heart, Bella
Starlet Dog and all the animals invite you to a magical night of music and dancing with Baldwin Drive. Also joining us are special honored guestsRoberta Flackand Prince Lorenzo Borghese.
Tickets for the event include hors d’oeuvres, top-shelf open bar, dancing, raffle, silent auction and more.
Also on hand at this evening’s event will be Nikki Moustaki, MA, MFA, dog trainer and animal expert in New York City, the author of nine books on dog care and training, and
host of The Celebrity Pet Dish. She will be giving away signed copies of her latest book Dogfessions to all attendees.
At this year’s event we will be honoring two extraordinary individuals. Maria Milito, “Countdown”
at MSNBC NEWS, DJ for Q104.3 NYC, Fill-in Host for “The Call” at NY1 NEWS and Nina Chiofalo, longtime Stray from the Heart volunteer.
Stray from the Heart & Bella Starlet Dog invites you to
2008
Spring Fling Daisies, Dogs & Daffodils
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The
Astor House 130 East 80th Street NYC, NY 10023 between Lexington and Park Avenues
Stray from the Heart, Bella Starlet Dog and all the animals invite you to
a magical night of music and dancing with Baldwin Drive and our special honored guests Roberta Flack and Prince Lorenzo Borghese,
who will be donating products from his Royal Treatment Pet Spa. Also on hand at this evening's event will be Nikki Moustaki,
MA, MFA, is a dog trainer and animal expert in New York City. She is the author of nine books on dog care and training, and
will be giving out signed copies of her latest book Dogfessions. At this year's event we will be honoring two extraordinary
individuals. Maria Milito, "Countdown" at MSNBC NEWS, DJ for Q104.3 NYC, "The Call" at NY1 NEWS and avid supporter of animal
welfare and adoption facilities throughout NYC and long time Stray from the heart supporter, brilliant photographer and graphic
artist; Nina Chiofalo. Tickets for the event include hors d'oeuvres, open bar, music and dancing with Baldwin Drive, raffle,
silent auction and more. Sponsored by Pyul & Oliver Horbelt Peconic Bay Winery, Royal Treatment Italian Pet Spa,
Rekemeier's Flowers Gala Chairs Lavinia Lowerre, Beth Joy Knutsen, Laura
Medley Gala Committee Carol Hirsch, Alliah Sheta, Katherine Long, Mike Wachs, Melissa Knittle, Fiona McKenna, Fatima
White, Ashley Wareham, Cornelia Lowerre, Andrew D. Schmidt, Brian Weisberg, Jennifer Braithwaite, Louis Hornick III, Cornelia
& Stewart Clifford, Tina Liu, Nikole Yurt, Jennifer Singer, Sara Smelin, Emily English, Jolie Curtsinger, Ilana Mizrahi,
Shawn Modell, Betty Kranzdorf
***DINNER/PHOTO/PLAYDATE WITH BELLA STARLET DOG IS ONE OF THE SILENT AUCTION PRIZES***
Avid WOOF Patrol reader Beth Joy Knutsen and her darling starlet pooch Bella have entered the Heinz 57 commercial
contest. You must register on 
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excited 
We also want to thank our very special celebrity guests: Bella Starlet Dog, Maria Milito from Q104.3 (check out Clarice the wonder pug at work with her) & Diane from New York Tails Magazine (get yours today at your favorite pet place).
Beth Joy & Bella Starlet & Family