Miranda Lambert’s life has gone to the dogs. Even though her guitar and autographs are about to go on sale at auction to benefit charity, being rich and famous does not mean you and your romantic partner life is easy or work free. For instance, the pet friendly celebrity who is married to country music singer Blake Shelton shared the following funny tweet. Lambert wrote, “I just gave 4 dogs and myself a bath. That’s a lot of “Bitches” to bathe!” on her official Twitter page. Who is she? Lambert rose to fame on the reality TV show “Nasheville Star” and husband Blake Shelton is a celebrity judge on “The Voice”. Keep reading…
Celebrities With Pets
Celebrity Pets is a column about pet friendly celebrities and animal rights activists. Sharing the latest news about green celebrities who own dogs, cats, birds, fish, exotic animals, and who rescue animals from shelters, the green gossip writers at GCN bring the wild stories about domesticated animals and wildlife to you. All the star celebs mentioned in this category either own pets or have advocated for animal welfare causes over the years.
Purple Squirrel from Jersey Shore new green celebrity (of sorts)
A purple squirrel has become a green celebrity of sorts, complete with a Twitter account and everything. Animal rights activists and scientists are baffled at why the little creature is a hue of lavender. An environmental anomaly has been discovered in Jersey Shore, PA, according to Fox News. And, no, it’s not the reality television series Jersey Shore. The anomaly is a purple squirrel, and Snooki, squirrely as she can be is (the last we knew) more orange than purple. The purple squirrel, discovered and trapped by Percy and Connie Emert in their yard has been confounding scientists. Keep reading…
PETA mad Toto from The Wizard of Oz might be state dog of Kansas?
PETA (the non-profit organization that crusades for animal rights) is opposed to Kansas making Toto their state dog. Whenever someone thinks of actress Judy Garland, chances are they picture her standing there holding her little dog Toto and clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers together while wishing her way back to Kansas. If the state can get licensed to use the movie image of Dorothy and her dog, the boon to the tourist industry could be enough to give local residents the financial windfall to be able to not only buy The Wizard of Oz pets but to also take great care of them (despite the current economic recession). Keep reading…
Pet friendly actress Mary Tyler Moore won SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
While living the life of a successful career girl, Mary Tyler Moore never forgot the importance of using her star power wisely. She advocated throughout her entire career to help causes for those suffering from or at risk of developing diabetes. She also worked her tail off, allowing animal rights activists to note that her tale of saving tails was truly inspiring. Some of her favorite charities and causes to volunteer for and donate to over the years have included Broadway Barks (a pet friendly charity she co-founded as a non-profit organization with actress Bernadette Peters) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Keep reading…
Barack Obama demands to see Betty White’s birth certificate (video clip)
Actress Betty White just turned 90-years-old in January of 2012. The pet friendly advocate for animal rights and beloved comedic actress has won the hearts of Hollywood elite for years. Enjoying one of the longest working careers in Hollywood history, she has not only been a national treasure. Ms. White has also won friends over in Washington. That’s why United States president Barack Obama sent her a special Happy Birthday letter and agreed to make a video tribute to compliment her. The Hot In Cleveland star looked absolutely shocked and delighted when she first saw it. Want to watch the video clip filmed at the White House? Keep reading…
Pet friendly celeb Betty White and Betty Crocker celebrate 90th birthday
Pet friendly celebrity senior Betty White is a national treasure. So is the company Betty Crocker, the group that is most famous for making cake mix. Both turn 90 years old in 2012 and are celebrating being a part of American life and culture for nearly 100 years together. To honor them both, “Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America’s Golden Girl” will air on January 16th, the day before her actual birthday. The show starts at 8 p.m. EST. To wish this famous celebrity senior a happy 90th birthday, she got a standing ovation from everybody present for the live studio audience taping (that happened last week). Keep reading…