Mother's Day: A Celebration of Pets and their Human Mothers

New York Tails

Grace Forster, Karen Biehl and Erika Searl
of the hit show Doggie Moms

One of the many things we love about being New York "Doggie Moms" is meeting other "Moms" (and Dads!) who adore their dogs as much as we do. From casual meet-ups in the park to high-end, celebrity-studded fashion shows, we're always making new canine and human friends to share amazing adventures with. http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/_doggie_moms.html

Many "moms" out there got a glimpse of our fun (and often hectic!) lives on the recent six-week reality series, Doggie Moms on NYC Life (Channel 25), and we wanted to introduce you to just some of the many other, fantastic pet moms--dogs, cats, and otherwise!--in and around our great city.

And what better day to do that than on Mother's Day? We hope you enjoy the photos and wonderful sentiments from scores of pet moms who answered our call to tell us more about themselves as much as we did. And remember--becoming a pet mom is as easy as making a visit to your local shelter or rescue group. Take it from the "Doggie Moms": the love of a pet is a gift that never goes out of style!

Happy Mother's Day to all! -- Love, Erika, Grace and Karen. (Be sure to tune in to the Doggie Moms two-part reunion show airing on May 11 and May 18 at 9:30 pm on NYC Life Channel 25!) Click here for a sneak peak.

Diane West, Publisher, New York Tails Magazine

Marlene and Mia Here is a photo of Marlene Hungria and little Mia. Mia loves her mommy and loves her even more when she gives her chicken and makes her do her doggie dance tricks. Happy Mother's Day from Roberto Negrin! Mommy and Babies Steward (aka Stewie the Pittie), and Olivia the Caviler/Chihuahua mix (aka "The O", cause it's 'all about the O") laying down with their Mommy, Donna. Happy Mother's Day from William Molloy. Regina and Paris This is my sweet dog Paris and me. I thank her for being everything I could want and more. Thanks, Paris! From your mom, Regina.	Stella and Chico My little Chico makes me proud and brightens my world every single day...not just on special occasions, or at doggie events or at photo shoots, but every day. From the minute I wake up I have a reason to smile because each day with him is a joy! Being his mommy is a gift I never could have imagined, and one I am truly grateful fo...on Mother's Day and every day! Cavalier Mom Wishing all the Puppy Moms a Happy and Healthy Mothers Day! From the Greatest Cavalier Mom in the world! Rose Russo Rose and Cookie Hello I would like to send a Happy Mother's Day Greeting to my mom Rosa. We always have a blast at my birthday Parties. She is kind to me; gives me hugs and kisses and makes sure I get my physicals and the best part is she always makes sure I get yummy treats. Happy Mother's Day, Cookie	Angelyce De La Hoz and Pet Rat Angelyce De La Hoz with her rat pet "Mouse" - who may be a potential 'model' for a fancy rat fashon show this May. Angelyce's mom Tara is organizer of the NYC Rat Convention. Midnight This is Midnight, I rescued him 4 years ago from BARC shelter in Brooklyn. Midnight is my constant companion and friend and always keeps life interesting! Midnight would like to say: "My Mom is great and always remembers that I am her number 1 study buddy!" Adero DeHoniesto, Master's Degree Candidate, Capella University, Clinical Psychology Nancy, Biggie and Husband My name is Nancy Benabu and this is my husband, Gerard McCaffrey. And I'm holding our adorable Grand-Yorkie! (His name is Biggie Smalls.)
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