Getting jiggy with it at The 1st Annual Golden Collar Awards!

I had the honor recently to attend the 1st Annual Golden Collar Awards. This was the first award show to honor dogs in film & TV. The honors tooks place in Century City at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza & was presented by Dog News Daily (http://www.dognewsdaily.com/) & was broadcast on the Hollywood Reporter site (http://www.thr.com/). What may have gone underground with not a lot of attention proved otherwise. Director Martin Scorsese was offended that his 'Hugo' dog, Blackie, wasn't originally nominated & he let everyone in his path know about it, including Ellen Degeneres on a recent 'Ellen' show. Once word got it, Blackie was quickly written in on the award nominations ballot. In the end, Blackie did not win but was beat out by the It dog of the moment "Uggie" who was honored for his portrayal of 'The Dog' in 'The Artist.' Who knew but Uggies was also up against himself as Queenie in 'Water for Elephants.' Martin Scorsese wasn't at the Golden Collar Awards but did send in a video of himself seated beside Blackie sending his best. I had the honor of meeting Uggie & I get why he was the winner. He knows how to be in the moment and make everyone feel special, including me. (see below) I also had the honors of meeting Jiggy & got to chat with Beverly Hills Housewife Lisa Vanderpump & her hubby. Lisa is even prettier in person. See below. I also met Sonja Morgan from The Housewives of New York. She was there with her nominated dog, Millou. She was also very gracious. See my pics below of the fun nite as well as who all the winners are if the 1st Annual Golden Collar Awards.

It's about time that these lovable pooches got the attention they deserve. I can only hope now that kittens & cats gets the same attention at a future Purr-fect Movie Meow Awards show!

Best Dog In a Theatrical Film

2012 Golden Collar Winner - Uggie In "The Artist

Best Dog in a Foreign Film

2012 Golden Collar Winner - Koko in "Red Dog

Best Dog in a Television Series

2012 Golden Collar Winner - Brigitte in "Modern Family" 

Best Dog in a Reality Series 

2012 Golden Collar Winner(s) Giggy - RHBH & Hercules - Pit Boss
Best Dog in a Direct-to-DVD Film

2012 Golden Collar Winner - Rowdy - "Marley & Me The Puppy Years"