Jewish Atlanta Pets of 2023 Winners
Our eighth-annual pet issue is finally here. We received 77 submissions, including a wide variety of dogs and cats.
The first place winner went to Mynah & Autumn Winokur. Sammy and Maggie Staley came in second place. Third place went to Finn Kashdan. Harper Fried graces our cover this week. She was flower girl in her parents wedding.
Check out all of the submissions and see what’s special and unique about each one!
COVER WINNER
Harper Fried
6-year-old Pitbull
Lindsay Fried of East Lake
Harper is funny, smart, and a huge part of our family. She stole the show as flower girl at our wedding in May!
1st Place
Mynah and Autumn Winokur
5-year-old Golden Retriever
and 12-year-old Tabby Cat
Harvey Winokur of Roswell
Mynah, our golden retriever and Autumn, our tabby cat have a unique relationship. They play hide and seek around our furniture.
2nd Place
Sammy & Maggie Staley
7-year-old Rescues
Micah & Evan Staley of Brookhaven
Sammy and Maggie love their family. They run for joy when they hear the word “grandma.” They love to walk with their mom and dad and then chill with a bone at night.
3rd Place
Finn Kashdan
4-year-old Shihtzu/Miki
Stephanie Kashdan of Roswell
Finn enjoys traveling and treats. When he is at home, you can find him begging to play ball or snuggling!
3P Pairy Levin
1.8-year-old cat
Bob Levin of East Cobb
Her presence brings me joy.
Abby Jackson
11-year-old Shetlaind Sheepdog
Dionna Jackson of Dunwoody Place
Abby lives with me at Dunwoody Place and loves on all of our residents.
Aleeza (Leezi) Ribner
10-year-old Mix
Barbara Ribner of Decatur
Aleeza is a gorgeous rescued mutt with a tremendous “personality” who is a certified Therapy and Read Dog. She cheers and comforts many people as we do therapy visits to colleges, schools, adult day care, etc.
Andre and Bear Sharker
9.5 & 4.5-year-old Morkie and Pomeranian
Debra Sharker of Sandy Springs
Andre and Bear are rescues. They love living in Sandy Springs with Mommy. Rescues RULE! Andre loves to give kisses! Bear loves to watch TV!
Archie Miller
3-year-old Chihuahua mix
Nancy Miller of Woodstock
Our dog Archie was rescued during the Covid-19 epidemic, and is the dog of our senior years. Fiercely loyal to his people, Archie loves his 12 canine cousins in Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Greenville and Chattanooga. He hates the car, but loves hiking in Leita Thompson Park. Archie also is fond of howling to Broadway show tunes, particularly “Tonight” from “West Side Story.”
Beau & Virginia Katz
5-year-old Black Lab and Fox Red Lab
Shelly Katz of Johns Creek
They love coffee, swimming and helping in the kitchen! They have also been known to swipe a challah (in a two minute timeframe) from the Shabbat table with no trace left behind! We love our Labs!
Benji Montaigne
4.5-year-old Shitzu/Golden Retriever
Reme Montaigne of Huntley Hills
Benji is a rescue who loves everyone He enjoys going to the dog park to visit with his dog and human friends.
Bentley Friedenberg
2-year-old Toy Poodle
Sherry Friedenberg of Dunwoody
Little guy with big personality and happy always. Loves to play and loves attention but there’s no place like a lap to curl up.
Boba Olens
5.5-year-old Goldendoodle
Lauren Olens of Chamblee
Loves chasing squirrels, any human food but particularly peanut butter, new parks and creeks. Dislikes mushy bananas and staying home alone.
Boom Boom & Murphy Arkin
8 & 14-year-old Australian Labradoodle & Goldendoodle
Marilyn Arkin of Sandy Springs
Two of the best doggies on the planet. They love us unconditionally as we do them! Boom Boom stares into your soul and gives paw paw 24/7.
Bridget Margolis-Sanders
3-year-old BichonPoo
Jon Margolis & Emily Sanders of North Buckhead
Bridget is the sweetest and cutest baby who loves to curl up and cuddle with us. She “zooms” around the house in a burst of energy every day for a few minutes.
1.5-year-old Dutch Smoushond
Cal Fitterman
1.5-year-old Dutch Smoushond
Geri Fitterman of Sandy Springs
Cal is an energetic, curious, happy, loving pup. He adores children and always wants to greet and meet other dogs.He loves to play and snuggle. He does a daily exercise routine without humans.
Charlie Kaplan
10-year-old Cotón du Tulears, Havanese, Lhasa Apso
Karen Kaplan of Canton/Cherokee County
when we rescued Charlie, he was found wandering alone as a puppy in Southern Illinois. He enjoys watching wildlife, wrestling with his Dad & eating watermelon. He picked out the house we moved into! He went back up the stairs to the front door instead of to the car! He was right!
Chipper Jones Levy
7-year-old Miniature Poodle
Marnie Levy of Smyrna
Chip is a rescue poodle from Releash Atlanta and named after Chipper Jones. He dances for treats and kisses on command!
Coco Feinberg
11-year-old Shih Poo
Andrea Feinberg of East Cobb
Coco is a 12 pound bundle of love. She is 11 but acts like a puppy and she talks. Coco carries on a conversation and wakes me every morning by talking to me in dog talk.
Cooper Feldman
1-year-old Goldendoodle
Tami Feldman of Roswell
Cooper is a year old Goldendoodle. He loves cucumbers and smiles whenever he gets one!
Ditza Chedva, Gilad Renan, and Lylah Menucha
3-year-old Domestic Shorthairs
Tanya Robbins of Toco Hills
We have 3 cats ranging from 3 to almost 4 years old. Ditza (Pizza for short) loves to jump on her people to be a part of things. She has FOMO.
Doozy Katz
2-year-old Rescue Tabby / Siamese long hair
Martha Jo Katz of East Cobb
Miss Doozy girl is a rescue. She loves to get combed and brushed. Doozy is a doozy! She shakes hands for a treat, if I say “comb” she runs to her stool, brings us toys for praise!!
Einstein Geer
9-year-old Bearded Collie
Stacey Geer of Dunwoody
Almost 9 year old fluffy is a bearded collie who still thinks he is a puppy and lives for the dog park. Einstein makes a loud imitating sound whenever he hears a fire engine!
Etta Rothman
4-year-old American Stafford
Paula A Rothman of Sandy Springs
Etta was a hospice dog, diagnosed with leukemia. She was given 4 months when I rescued her. She lived almost 2 years.
Finn Yoels
5-year-old Labradoodle
Elana Yoels of Sandy Springs
Finn ia an 80 pound rescue labradoodle that has the sweetest temperament and has my entire family completely smitten. Finn waits in the middle of the house until everybody is home at night, only then does he go to his bed.
Fozzie Goldstein
2-year-old Goldendoodle
Lisa Goldstein of Old Fourth Ward
Fozzie loves being a city dog. His favorite things include walking the Beltline, Farmer’s Markets, restaurant patios, and breweries. He can kiss on command and loves to jump up on any retaining wall while we walk.
Georgie Erste
1.5-year-old Corgi
Michelle Erste of Johns Creek
Georgie loves to attend religious school at Temple Kehillat Chaim on Sunday mornings to help kids with Hebrew tutoring! She loves to listen to Hebrew, help kids with special needs feel safe, and get lots of treats.
Hanah Klein
7-year-old Australian Shepard
Robin and Manny Klein of East Cobb
She’s our cute little foster fail. The sweetest and happiest dog. She spins when she’s excited or sees a friend she likes and she opens cabinets looking for treats.
Hannah Reuben
6-year-old Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier Designer Mix
Eileen Reuben of Brookhaven
Kind, loving, loyal, mischievous, brilliant, cuddly, bossy, trusting, playful, energetic. Loves her Bubbie most but loves me too!
Herzl Henzel
3-year-old Cavapoo
Nicole Henzel of Old Fourth Ward
Herzl is named for Theodore Herzl to represent our love for Israel. Herzl loves to play and his favorite treat is challah on Friday nights, and was recently diagnosed with IBS (he has a Jewish tummy!). He gives high fives and kisses to his favorite people on FaceTime.
Indi McCullough
4-year-old Chihuahua
Isabella McCullough of Roswell
Small yet mighty, Indi radiates an enormous presence. Her charisma and antics captivate everyone she meets! Indi is the epitome of cool with her repertoire of clever tricks, chic fashion sense, and charming bilingual communication skills.
Jackson Samuel Flatow
7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix
Pam Flatow of Alpharetta
He’s a gray and white wire haired Jack Russell terrier mix rescue dog. Sits next to me on the couch with his paw on my leg til I pet him as he tools over.
Joey & Bella Heyman
5-year-old King Charles Cavalier
3-year-old Feral cat
Gail & Lyons Heyman of East Cobb
We have a dog and a cat, who are best friends! They play together, eat together and sleep together, and bring us joy every day!
Junior & Benito Maslia
7 & 4-year-old rescues
Bruce Maslia of Atlanta
Junior and Benito are rescue twins.
Kikki Tillem
7-year-old Morkie
Mitzi Sue Tillem of Sandy Springs
Kiki is sweet, loving, loves to cuddle and is mesmerized by her little Red Kong Toy. Kikki can stand on her hind legs for several minutes at a time!
Levi Mann
4.5-year-old Orange Tabby
Mira Bergen and Michael Mann of Toco Hills
Levi is a rescue from the Atlanta Humane Society. He is very sweet and smart and is Sabbath observant.
Lexi Davis
3-year-old Schnoodle
Stacey Davis of Dunwoody
Lexi is our sassy schnoodle! She is very friendly and loves to take walks and play with all of her toys. She loves barking at neighbors, leaves, butterflies, birds, and other dogs. Lexi loves to help wrap Hanukkah gifts!
Lily Parris
10-year-old Toy Poodle
Leah Parris of Gainesville/Cumming
Lily is a vivacious and affectionate toy poodle with a personality that will win anyone over! She goes for walks on the treadmill and helps her dad do yard work while sitting on the tractor.
Luna Grossman
2-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever
Marla Grossman of Sandy Springs
Luna can hear the crack sound of opening up a banana from anywhere in the house and come running for a bite.
Maddie Mopper
8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier
Jenny Mopper of Dunwoody
Very active and not the best listener, but super sweet! Maddie protects the entire small dog park by barking at all the big dogs in the large dog park!
Max Brandi
5-year-old Bichon Frise
Rhonna Brandi of East Cobb
Max is shown here attending his “sister’s” wedding shower! Max loves everyone. He greets everyone with enthusiasm and kisses.
Max Ertischek
3-year-old Havapoo
Ella Ertischek of East Cobb
Max is a 3 year old Havapoo. Max is a sweetheart. He has not met a stranger yet. He loves all animals, birds, and of course, people. He is the only fur baby and the light of his parents eyes. Max aka Maximus is Maximus love.
Mazel Katz
3-year-old Puggle
Susanne Katz Karlick of Sandy Springs
Mazel is short for MAZEL TOV! Her name is gift from Rabbi New.
Mikey Weiner
6-year-old Shitzu mix
Susan Weiner of Woodstock
Mikey jumps up on the recliner between my legs and goes to sleep after giving me wet sloppy kisses. He came to us at a time we needed him most. And has been our Angel. Very devoted.
Millie Cooper
7-year-old Chihuahua-Pug mix
Stacie Cooper of Dunwoody
A 10 lb princess with tan fur and greying face. Millie rolls over (kerplunk) for a belly rub any time she sees her human friends at the dog park.
Milo Marks
12-year-old Pyrenees
Amanda Marks of Decatur
Milo is a gentle giant who loves everyone. His favorite thing to do is hear how handsome he is and find a cool spot underneath our fig tree. Milo knows how to open doors. I just wish he knew how to close them!
Mink & Peachy Pony Good
8 and 9-year-old Havanese
Margie Good of Chastain Park area
They can brighten the darkest day. The most fun thing is that Peachy thinks the cat is her mom.
Mistee Goldenberg
4-year-old Mixed breed
Donna Goldenberg of East Cobb
Mistee is so chill and relaxed all of the time while being protective of our family. Mistee will just relax with the family and let them love on her all of the time. Best rescue dog ever!
Mon-Amie Lack
6.5-year-old Siberian Husky
Nathaniel Lack of Milton
Mon-Amie is a pure-bred Siberian Husky who enjoys chasing chipmunks and digging deep holes looking for them. She can shed her entire luxurious fur coat in less than a week. Ok that’s not really cool when it happens in the house, but she IS really good at it.
Nola Shoulberg
1.5-year-old Bernese-doodle
Mindy Shoulberg of Atlanta
Nola is playful, loving and very inquisitive. She has unlimited energy and every day is a joyful adventure for her. She is a snuggle bug and always knows when someone needs an extra hug!
Oliver Alexander
4-year-old Domestic Shorthair
Sam Alexander of Sandy Springs
Ollie is a handsome, shy Tuxedo Tabby who loves to eat and cuddle with his mommy and the printer. He taps me on the shoulder at bedtime because he wants to cuddle up to me while I read.
Ollie & Moses Hyman
2 & 8-year-old Toy Poodle and Bichonpoo
Sylvia Hyman of Sandy Springs
Two of the biggest momma’s boys. They play tug of war together.
Ollie Brandt
7-year-old Beagle/King Charles Spaniel mix
Sheryl Brandt of Buckhead
Ollie is anyone’s friend and a best friend to everyone. He was ready to lead the Seder, but was early! He’s adopted from Orphan Annie’s Rescue. I named him in honor of my 4 prior dogs (cOsmo, muLLigan, Inca, tEssa).
Oscar Weiss
5-year-old Cavachon
Dani Weiss of Eastlake (Decatur)
Oscar is a 20 pound Cavachon. I adopted him when he was 1.5. He is outgoing, playful and hilarious. Easiest dog I have ever had.
Paxton Brooks
9-year-old Cavalier King Charles
Meredith Bluver of Midtown
This mench has soulful eyes, unwavering loyalty, and an adventurous spirit that draws crowds and melts hearts everywhere he goes. Leans in for a pat like a marshmallow then gives a leg hug for a lasting impression.
Penny Apte
3-year-old Cavalier King Charles mix
Roberta Apte of East Cobb
Rescue. Dog Park fan. Never met a dog or a child that she didn’t love. Catches Hot Wheels cars going on tracks like it was a squirrel.
Phoebe & Penny Meyer
3-year-old & 8-month-old Golden Retrievers
Debra Meyer of Brookhaven
Phoebe came home right before Covid hit and has brought us so much joy. We started fostering for Adopt a Golden Atlanta and brought home this sweet puppy a few months ago! Our pups love to snuggle together and play with their human sister who is 15 months old.
Phoebe Sokolik
10-year-old Morkie
David Sokolik of Dunwoody
Ball catcher and cuddler extraordinaire, Phoebe fills every day with laughs, licks and love. She has probably caught a ball about 50,000 times in her lifetime.
Riley Simon
8-year-old Maltipoo
Kaylee Simon of Brookhaven
Riley comes to work every day with her mom as part of her therapy practice. Riley loved helping to deliver the engagement ring to her humans during their proposal.
Rusty Cohen
8-year-old Standard Poodle
Rid Cohen of Sandy Springs
Rusty is a cream standard poodle. He is very protective of me. Anytime someone tries to get close to me, he parks himself right in between.
Sammy Shenberg
6-year-old Bichon Frise
Carolyn Shenberg of Atlanta
A fantastic dog that has been through a tough year of transition. His Daddy owner passed 9 months ago and moved from the Northeast to Atlanta with his Mommy owner. Loves his “Shabbos Special” chicken.
Sammy, Jr. Breiner
11-year-old cat
Jeri Breiner of Atlanta
Sammy was adopted at 4 months and thanks mommy with cuddles everyday!
Sasha Batterman
12-year-old Schnoodle or Coton
Jyl Batterman of Alpharetta
Sasha is a sweet 7 lb rescue.
Scout Scher
5-year-old Husky,Collie, Australian Shepard mix
Ariel Scher of Roswell
From Scout’s captivating blue eyes to her loving personality and goofy demeanor she continues to have endless pets from anyone near. Scout somehow will roll down dirt hills and dig holes outside then come inside totally clean.
Shay Weiner
14-month-old Australian Labradoodle
Susan Weiner of Brookhaven
Shay is a sweet and loving floof who loves belly rubs, playing with his friends and snuggling on the sofa with his family. When Shay is tired, he will open the crate door and put himself to bed (snuggling his favorite stuffie).
Sidney Schwartz
3-year-old Chiweenie
Gerrie Schwartz of Dunwoody
I rescued Sidney one year ago. Sid was a stray, afraid of everyone and everything. He is now the most loving, protective, funny, smart little man who loves to play and cuddle.He has me very well trained.He went from stray to gourmet in 24 hours. Sid loves to go to Brook Run Dog Park and play with the other dogs. His best friend is Benji.
Simcha Schlenker
18-month-old Australian Doodle
Kenneth Schlenker of East cobb
Simcha is a loving Australian shephard mixed with poodle. She is a service dog trained by Healing4heroes.
Spazz & Kyya Jennison
14 & 9 year-old cats
Risa Jennison of Peachtree Corners
Spazz and Kyya are typical cats, they like to sleep and eat.
Teddy Banner
6-year-old Maltese
Joyce Banner of Brookhaven
Teddy is a very handsome, high-energy, smart, sweet and loving little guy who is with me almost all the time. He can dance around on his back legs, usually when he wants whatever food I am eating.
Tucker Ellin
7-year-old West Highland White Terrier
Richard Ellin of Dunwoody
Tucker is a 7 year old male from Wichita KS. We call him our “Wichita Westie!” Knows exactly what time it is. DST messes him up though!
Wrigley Gold
3-year-old Golden Doodle
Marla Gold of Sandy Springs
Wrigley loves to sunbathe by the pool 🙂
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