It’s not surprising, after 10 million viewers tuned into Laura & Preston, week after week, in their prime time television debut- Laura Nativo’s life has officially gone to the dogs.

The breakout starlette from CBS’ hit reality show, GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, may not have taken home the grand prize… but America fell in love with Laura, and her little pom too.  Now, Laura & Preston, deemed “America’s Favorite Ma & Paw” by ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, are fast becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest “power” couples in the realm of entertainment and philanthropy.

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Need another reason to get involved with your local therapy dog organization?

If you live in Los Angeles or the DC area, please visit Comfort Paws and join us!

Check out a recent press release from one of my favorite websites, TripsWithPets.com:

(I-Newswire) - South Portland, ME – October 29, 2008 – With the volatility of the current economic situation, many Americans are experiencing great angst and uncertainty.  Newspapers, television, around the water cooler – it seems everywhere they look; Americans are reminded of the economy’s instability.  There seems to be no relief from this stress…or is there?

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THE PAWTASTICS is a not-for-profit volunteer family of happy canines and their humans, comprised of celebrity dogs, studio canines and other exceptionally-trained animals who provide animal-assisted activities (AAA) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT) services to individuals of all ages with social, emotional and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities, social agencies and educational programs in Southern California. (more…)