Lupe

At just 10 1/2 weeks, Guadalupe "Lupe" rescued her first human, Blake, from the CACC (Center for Animal Care & Control) in East Harlem.  She continued her human rights efforts in the aftermath of September 11th, delivering supplies to the triage center at Chelsea Piers and comforting the friends and family members who lost loved ones from her stoop across from the 26th Street Armory.  After a long layover in Texas (to allow her rabies anti-virus test to develop) she joined her human in Australia, where she did a stint in quarantine, then got out in time to be in Blake's wedding as the ring-bearing-flower dog.  She is the only canine who received special permission from the City of Sydney to be allowed in the Sydney Botanical Gardens for the ceremony.  Alas, the marriage didn't take, and Lupe is now an ex-dog...However, she remains close to her former human and occasionally Skypes him...She repatriated along with her original human, Blake--first to Texas, then to Los Angeles.  Lupe has now returned to the beloved streets of NYC from which she came!

Lupe has participated in numerous peace marches and AIDS Walks, has ridden shotgun on many road trips, and has friends throughout the world.  She has supported her human during a terrorist attack, immigration, marriage, divorce, at least 4 earthquakes (including the one in NYC) and, more recently, a hurricane.  

At age 13, she encourages younger pups to "Look beyond people's bad behavior and into the eyes of each and every human being.  You will see a soul in need of rescue!"...

**owned by Blake**

Bubba

Bubba is an 11 year old, 145 pound Leonberger.  After starring in 'Show and Tell' in his girls' preschool classes he has continued on in a demanding and  successful career of protecting his  two girls, now 10 and 12 years old.  His favorite past time is shedding. Fans can still see Bubba on the Great Hill from time to time.  He keeps a low profile and autograph seekers are discouraged.


**owned by Laurie**

Lucy Lou

Lucy Lou was rescued from a parking lot in Brooklyn by a couple of very caring Hispanic ladies.  Her first language was Spanish and she still responds to commands (my mom's neighbor tested her on this).  They placed her with a school teacher on the Upper Westside.  She was mortal enemies with Gracie (renowned for the one ear up one ear down look).  But  after Gracie died and Lucy Lou's mommy decided to get married and move to the Galapagos, it just made sense that she move in and take over for Gracie.  Thus she is the ruler of 101st Street (and she now is mortal enemies with all dogs who move into her building without her permission).  She holds title to the northwest corner of Central Park but allows dogs and humans and raccoons and squirrels, etc. to share as long as they show proper respect to the Park.


**owned by Valerie**

Porter

Porter Weizen Doppelbock is a Border Collie/German Shepherd/shelter mystery from Bloomington, Indiana. After kicking his country boy habits and adjusting to his itty bitty living space, he learned to love NY and can often be found strutting around Harlem sporting his NY Mets or Baltimore Ravens collars. Porter enjoys jumping on his favorite people, chewing on mulch, leaping through snow mounds and acting tragic. His dislikes include furniture, eating before his four cats inspect his food, and turnips. Porter aspires to be a peanut-butter taste tester or shag carpet inspector when he grows up. 


**owned by Jackie and Ian**

LT

LT (short for Lawrence Taylor) is a 3 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. His owner found him on Craigslist where he had been rescued from a shelter and was being fostered by an owner of a tiny dog.  Since LT's owner was already a tiny dog owner looking he knew LT would be a great fit.  LT is a giant cuddly dog and will contort his body in whatever way possible just to rest his head on you. As indicated by his name, he spends his Sunday's watching NY Giants games with his owner, and always wears his NY Giants collar to show his pride.

**owned by Chris**

Stral

Stral was rescued from a North Carolina kill shelter and had a lame leg which required two serious operations. 

He is a sweet and energetic dog that loves people and all other dogs (especially Cleo the Bulldog). He especially loves anything remotely edible.

**owned by Jen and Pete**

Lucy

Lucy is a 5 month old Golden Retriever. Her nickname is Lucygoose!

**owned by Patti**

Stella

Stella is a 4 month old Australian Labradoodle. She loves playing with other puppies, eating whipped cream and chewing on shoes. When she grows up, she wants to be a therapy dog.  **owned by Alex and Alanna**

Fred

Fred is a beagle/whippet/lab rescue from Hurricane Gustav in Mississippi. Don't let her name fool you, she's a girl. We got her as a puppy and she's been a holy terror ever since.  Her favorite dieting technique is eating grass and then throwing it up in the middle of the night, this is how she keeps her girlish figure.  When Fred isn't in the emergency room for fatal ingestion she can often be seen running around the NYC's Great Hill in Central Park.  Her favorite past times are running,begging for treats, eating and rolling in poop and stepping on her parents sensitive parts amongst others. She likes to cuddle on her own terms but will gladly roll over on her back for a belly rub. She is a member of D.A.G. (Dog Actors Guild.)  You may have seen her on NatGeoWild's "My Dog Ate What", 20/20 and Animal Planet.

**owned by Jen and Luke **

Zeki

Zeki is a 16-month old Sheltie, who enjoys chewing, herding, and mouthing-off to other dogs. He has a three-legged cat at home that he particularly enjoys chewing on, when there aren't any clothes lying about. He can be identified by his long flowing locks and obnoxious bark. Accordingly,he is forced to operates under the alias Suzy or Jacky when some one has a difficult time recognizing his masculine features. Other than that, he's a pretty chill dog.

**owned by Geri**

Goofy

Goofy was adopted at the North Shore Animal League and it was mutual love at first sight. He's a Hurricane Katrina rescue, and is half basset hound and half black lab. He has short little stubby basset legs, big basset feet, with a black lab head, tail and body.  Goofy enjoys chasing sprinklers and hoses.  It's more of an obsession than enjoyment.  When not doing this, he can often be found eating dirt or siting on a rock contemplating life.  Like his little sister Fred,  He's been on NatGeoWild, Animal Planet, 20/20 and Dr. Oz.

**owned by Jen & Luke**