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Jewish Atlanta Pets of 2022 Winners
We received 41 submissions, including a wide variety of dogs and cats, as well as a 37-year-old Yellow Naped Amazon Parrot.
The first place winner went to Richard and Monica Maslia’s 3-year-old Great Dane, Gracie Jane. Gracie Jane is seen festively celebrating Chanukah in her winning photo.
In second place was Athena, a surprise to our Senior Account Manager, Brenda Gelfand. Third place went to Eric Ciavardini’s 2-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever, Minnie. Minnie is seen wearing a bandana that reads, “Loved a Latke.”
Cara Ginsberg Lubin’s 7-year-old poodles, Larry and Freckles, grace our cover this week. They are seen in their photo sporting “bark mitzvah” bandanas. Check out all of the submissions and see what’s special and unique about each one!
COVER WINNER | Larry and Freckles | 7-year-old Parti Poodles Cara Ginsberg Lubin of Vinings Larry and Freckles Lubin are brother and sister. They love to dress up and celebrate the holidays. They were excited to celebrate their sister’s bat mitzvah.
1st Place | Gracie Jane | 3-year-old Great Dane | Richard and Monica Maslia of Buckhead | Gracie Jane recently was named a “top model” for a small business out of Ontario, California where she models collars, necklaces, clothes and matching mom/dog daughter clothes!
2nd Place | Athena | 3-year-old Persian Cat | Brenda Gelfand – AJT Senior Account Manager | Athena loves basking in the sunlight.
3rd Place | Minnie | 2-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever | Eric Ciavardini of Dunwoody | Minnie stole the show at her people’s wedding and loves visiting her Nanny and friends at The Jewish Tower.
Toby-Tov | 5-year-old Snowshoe Manx | Destiny Wallis of | Toco Hills | He is a pro at making eye contact, and he is very fast (he can turn “on a dime.”) He also loves the iPad.
Archie | 2-year-old Schnoodle | Amanda Budd of John’s Creek | Archie shows his love by leaning his whole body against you.
Enzo | 11-month-old Shishon; Bichon/Shi Tzu mix | Thea and Gavin Cohen of Sandy Springs | Enzo is our sweet, cuddly pup.
Toby | 13 year-old Shih Tzu | Kara Barron of Toco Hills | Goes to bed (human bed) when he is tired.
Teddy | 5-year-old Maltese | Joyce Banner of Brookhaven | A highly intelligent, sweet, playful, loyal and handsome pooch who knows he’s the boss.
Spike | 13 year-old Shih Tzu | Amanda Kraun of Sandy Springs | Spike can open plastic water bottles all by himself!
Tater Tot and Tilly | 3-year-old Terrier Mixes | Karen Levy of Buckhead | Tater Tot makes the funniest noises. Especially when he’s hungry! Tilly just spins around when she’s happy and she always has one ear up.
Moxie | 4-year-old Miniature Dachshund | Wendy Marx of Sandy Springs | Moxie is a diva and carries her Chewy Vuitton purse with her from room to room!
Bentley | 1-year-old Cavapoo | Cathy Manne of Sandy Springs | He’s a good digger, a good eater of all Jewish food leftovers (and the cat’s food) and Birdie’s wrestling buddy.
Gidget | 5-year-old Jack Russell and Cattle Dog | Blythe Alpern of Grant Park | She can tell the difference between all toys, no matter what state they are in.
Lily | 4-year-old Goldendoodle | Rebecca Seidel of Sandy Springs | Lily speaks when we ask her to.
Boba | 4-year-old Goldendoodle | Lauren Olens of Chamblee | A giant lap dog who loves cuddling, playing fetch and doing anything for a treat.
Rizzo and Geogia | 4-year-old Shepherd mix and 11-year-old Golden mix | Shari Perkins of Roswell | Rizzo and Georgia love going for car rides! Rizzo is so tall that he can even stick his head out of the sunroom!
George | 37-year-old Yellow Naped Amazon Parrot | Bea Grossman of Historic Norcross | He talks & barks (pitch perfect dog imitation). He can predict rain. He loves pizza, spaghetti & challah.
Charlie and Sukee | 11-year-old Lowchen and | 1-year-old Lowchen | Susan Goldman of Johns Creek | Charlie rolls the ball to you with his tongue. Sukee is still learning to be cool!
Boomer | 2-year-old Shnoodle, Schnauzer/Poodle mix | Karen Paz & Roy Cranman of Sandy Springs | He carries around his baby blanket, which he also likes to hide under and jump and catch in the air!
Avery | 6-year-old Australian Labradoodle | Lauren Becker of Toco Hills | Avery’s ability to sleep “upside down” in interesting positions never ceases to amaze me.
Wilbur | 1-year-old Lab and Great Pyrenees mix | Malkie Fuchs of Johns Creek | He is a goofy, cuddly and loving service dog in training. He loves visiting the Cohen Home!
Bexley | 1-year-old Mutt | Danna Tresser of Peachtree Corners | Bexley was rescued from a high kill shelter. She’s around a year old and is the sweetest most laid back dog! She our failed foster!
Rosie | 2-year-old Labradoodle | Simonie Levy of Sandy Springs | Relay races in the pool with her humans!
Piper | 1.5-year-old Lab | Mike Toltzis of Brookhaven | The sweetest and most fun-loving pup!
Strudel | 9-year-old Morkie (Maltese Yorkie) | Lola Rucket of Morningside | Cute and sometimes annoying.
Maddie “Mad Dog” | 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier | Jenny and Jonny Mopper of Dunwoody | Maddie loves to play ball, but hates to bring it back to us!
Wrigley | 2-year-old Goldendoodle | Marla and Jeffrey Gold of | Sandy Springs | Wrigley loves chasing balls, swimming in the pool and going on long walks.
Lily and Breaker | 15-month-old German shorthair pointer and 4-year-old English Labrador Retriever | Amy Rosenberg of Dunwoody | Lily can jump onto a table! Breaker can stand on his hind legs and beg for a treat.
Maple | 9-year-old Lab/Shepherd/Beagle/Boxer | Audrey Helfman of Roswell | Carries the newspaper in from driveway — it’s a skill, not a trick!
Marley | 3-year-old Rottweiler | Lesli Greenberg of Sandy Springs | Marley is the epitome of “cool.” Looks like he’s going to eat you but will lick you to death.
Beau and Virginia | 4-year-old Black Lab and Fox-Red Lab | Shelly and David Katz of Johns Creek | Beau and Virginia are the sweetest dogs. They LOVE to run and swim! Virginia loves kisses and Beau loves hugs!
Hershey | 5-year-old mix of Lab, mastiff, etc. | Marni Bekerman of Dunwoody | Hershey loves his little human siblings — 20 months and 3 years. He gives them lots of kisses.
Midnight | 14-year-old black cat | Greg Roques of |Dunwoody | Comes to cuddle with our baby daughter when he hears her playing each morning before daycare.
Benny and Sophie | 14- and 3-year-old Toy Poodle and Shih Tzu | Stacey Levy of | Sandy Springs | We adopted Benny during COVID and despite their huge age difference, he brought out the puppy in Sophie!
Mo | 2-year-old Italian Bolognese | Sue and Bob Levy of Peachtree Corners | Mo gets along with every dog and is referred to as “The Mayor” by all the neighbors.
Jaden | 6-year-old cat | Jonathan Paz of Brookhaven | Plays the the keyboard with me.
Lexi Lulu | 2-year-old Schnoodle | Stacey Davis of Dunwoody | Lexi loves the Jewish Holidays because she gets to eat all of the brisket and noodle kugle that falls from the table!
Buddy | 2-year-old Golden Retriever | Paul Jennison of North Georgia Mountains | He lays his snoot on his people’s lap. He knows humans can’t resist that.
Schnitzel | 2-year-old Schnoodle | Jennifer Snow of Toco Hills | She has been our hiking adventure companion since 10 weeks old. She is highly attentive and follows our lead without chasing or wadering, we hardly ever use a leash.
*** AJT Staff Pets ***
Mushu | 14.5-year-old Golden, Collie, St. Bernard Mix | Michael Morris | Owner and Publisher | He is gentle and kind to everyone.
Lovely Lilly | 2-year-old Imperial Shih Tzu | Kaylene Ladinsky Managing Publisher and Editor | She is loved by all that meet her. Sweet, kind and very cuddly. Lilly is 6.2 lbs. and she loves to travel, watch movies and play with her sister Bella.
Bagel | 3-year-old Shih Tzu / Beagle | Lilli Jennison | Creative Director | Bagel is the best snuggler! His favorite junk food is chips. His favorite toy is a stuffed avocado.
Squeeks | 4-year-old Tabby | Jodi Danis | Business Manager |She loves sunshine, bugs and racing up and down the stairs as fast as felinely possible.
Munchie | 16-year-old Boxer / Hound Mix | Michal Bonell | Senior Account Manager & Team Supervisor | She loves her family and is a fierce protector. At her senior age, Munchie still enjoys playing rough with her dad and snuggling with mom.
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