Meet the people and pets who make the puppy magic happen. Find out who's who at Le Paws, from the staff who make sure everything moves smoothly to the cuddly clients themselves!
UPDATE: It was a tough decision, but Ranji’s Great Dane, Yampa, has been chosen as the winner. His prize? Yampa will grace televisions across the country in Lifetime’s upcoming movie "Last Chance Café."
Le Paws Staff
Michelle Zahn, one of the owner/partners of Le Paws, provides gentle guidance to an eclectic staff. This dog lover is the brains behind the operation and has the final say on which pups make the cut.
Stuart Kinzey, the other owner/partner of Le Paws, is the moneymaker behind the talent agency. Ironically, he's petrified of dogs and sees them solely as four-legged "furry little dollar bills." Stuart owns six cats.
Addison Witt is the canine broker in charge of wining and dining executives and pushing every publicity button he can find. This stylin' L.A. agent knows how to line up jobs for his clients.
Zack Grey, the hard-ass of the bunch, is the no-nonsense dog trainer. Deep down he's a softie who cares about getting his clients ready for showbiz, but he always seems to ruffle a few feathers in the process.
Clients
Yampa is the only dog in L.A. who can't fit into his owner, Ranji's, purse — because the Great Dane outweighs her by 50 pounds! The hope is that acting will help this gentle giant put a dent in his $200-a-week food bill.
Lola, the pampered and proper Pomeranian of Ron and Melissa Hudson, lives in the lap of luxury in Laguna Beach, is spoiled with expensive treats, diamond-studded accessories and more. Basically, whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.
Miss Kisses, a Maltese, is dyed pink to match her owner, Kitten's, eccentric style. The inseparable duo have been looking for their big break in Hollywood using Kitten's credo, "Think pawsitively."
Buddy, a Bedlington terrier, is a rare breed. If you think this lamblike dog stands out from the crowd, wait until you meet his owner, Mimi. She'll do just about anything to teach her dog new tricks, including demonstrate them.
Boo, the pleasantly plump pug, is owner Monica's only child (that is, until the pregnant redhead's baby arrives). The spunky wanna-be actress is always looking for her big break, but she gets even more excited for Boo's auditions.
Mello may be the only Yorkshire terrier you'll ever see riding around town on her owner, Donna's, motorcycle (with his own goggles, of course!). The sassy event planner can be intimidating, but her Mello knows how to get his way.
Bella, a four-pound Chihuahua, is her owner, Connie's, favorite accessory. But don't be fooled by Bella's size; the powerhouse pup trains by pulling Connie's linebacker-size fiancé on his skateboard.
