Lucky attended the 8th annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon this week where she ran into Rachael Ray! Amidst all the barking and tail wagging, Ray accepted the North Shore Animal League's President's Award for Humanitarian Excellence. Lucky was a little bummed Rachael's dog, Isaboo, wasn't there to play, but settled for a few of Rachael's funny dog stories about her famous pooch.
"You know, my favorite moment of the day, I guess, is when I get home from work, I get down on my knees and Issy puts one paw on either shoulder and gives me a big welcome-home hug. There isn't any time that I spend with Issy that I don't enjoy and value."
(Rachael Ray and Lucky Diamond)
Ray said that if Isaboo were a human, she'd be a diplomat -- like Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Isaboo inspired Ray to start Nutrish, her line of dog food and treats. Lucky is in puppy love with peanut butter flavored Booscotti. All proceeds of the treats are donated to rescue organizations. Find out more about Rachael Ray and how Nutrish is saving pets at www.RachaelRay.com/pets
Later that day, we headed over to Caroline's Comedy Club to share a few laughs at Funny for Fido, an annual event to raise money for dogs in need. According to 30 Rock's Judah Friedlander, he has a posh puppy place to stay. "I actually live at a dog's place. I don't have my own place but I know some dogs who have a really nice pad, I stay with them," Friedlander said, whose hair was also inspired by a couple of poodles. "My parents have two little toy poodles. But they don't have the fancy haircuts. They just have long shaggy hair and they're messy, like me. I think we both inspire each other."
After, Judah said Tina Fey's (also a 30 Rock-er) dog name should be Tina, but founder of Funny for Fido Justin Silver thought differently. He had a bone to pick with his choice, saying, "I prefer animal names that are not people names. When someone is like 'This is my dog Claire' I'm not into that. I've got Boogey, Sexy Face [referring to his cats], Chiquita, Pacino and Shakes [referring to his dogs]. Anything with fur I'm crazy about."
Lucky (a rescue herself) was excited to see so many people helping pets in need of rescue this week, but she wants you to get involved! Please help your local animal shelters and rescue organizations by donating your time or money. Help a pooch in need get Lucky!
Lucky was the only dog at the One Kid One World event at the uber-exclusive Soho House. There she rubbed noses with The View's Sherri Shepherd, Food Network's Grill It & Throw Down's Bobby Flay and his Law and Orderly wife Stephanie March. The event hosted many other good-hearted people gathered to raise money for underprivileged children in Kenya.
Flay, who once had a rescue cat named Pumpkin, is currently trying to convince Stephanie to rescue another sweetie. However, being allergic to cats, Stephanie prefers Bobby's pumpkin pie, pumpkin burger, pumpkin bread, and well -- anything else pumpkin!
Sherri Shepherd was so excited to chat about Angel, a Black Lab she rescued from the streets of Compton, California! One Kid One World's overall mission is to visit schools in developing countries and provide aid. The organization has greatly benefited Kenyan schools and will continue to do so in the future. They'd love your help -- to donate or volunteer with OKOW, please visit: onekidoneworld.org. Anything you can do to pitch in would be grr-eat!