The North Shore Animal League, one of the largest no kill animal shelters, puts on this annual awards show called the “DogCatemy Awards” , get it? That is too funny! This year, John and I attended and we were able to bring Isaboo! We rarely get out as a family so we were pretty psyched about that!
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Awww, don’t we look proud? You can read more about this event at their website. It was so much fun seeing all of these celebs with their pooches. We didn’t win but one of the winners, Bianca, dedicated her award to Izzy! I think Izzy has a new friend!
12.07.07 @ 4:42 pm
I think you are GREAT!! maybe it’s because I am a restaurant owner in a small town in OHIO.
I love to cook, bake and EAT!!! but the real reason you are so popular with me and my small town is everyone calls me Rach, they say I sound and look like you!!!! what a compliment!!!! I have had people come around corners in Krogers to see if it was you!!!
I am glad yoy are doing what you are, and I love your {my} personality!!!! you are an insperation to me!!
12.07.07 @ 4:44 pm
I think you are GREAT!! maybe it’s because I am a restaurant owner in a small town in OHIO.
I love to cook, bake and EAT!!! but the real reason you are so popular with me and my small town is everyone calls me Rach, they say I sound and look like you!!!! what a compliment!!!! I have had people come around corners in Krogers to see if it was you!!!
I am glad you are doing what you are, and I love your {my} personality!!!! you are an insperation to me!!
12.08.07 @ 1:04 am
Rach,
What a beautiful Family … My dog Mabel wishes Izzy a Merry Christmas !!! She hopes Santa brings her good presents !!!
Big Hugs
Debi and Mabel xoxox
12.08.07 @ 2:35 am
What a wonderful idea and God bless the organiztion to have a no kill site. I try to contribute when funds allow to animal shelters and one in particular I saw recently is a farm that Linda Blair (the actress)runs herself.
You 3 look so happy, many blessings!
12.08.07 @ 7:44 pm
Hi Rachael!
That picture is so cute!! What a family!
Speaking of kids, I have wanted to toss this thought to you for a while now…so if I may!? I have a young son (5 yrs. old) who has multiple food allergies. There is so little out there in mainstream cooking/recipes/info on the topic that I am often stumped about what to cook. In our house we have to avoid all dairy, eggs, and peanuts. I would LOVE it if you could tackle the subject some time or at least throw a couple of suggestions out there for substitutions, etc. Thanks for considering it! You are the best and my whole crew loves watching you! Keep it up!
~The Howard’s
12.09.07 @ 10:07 am
Hi Rach,
What a great picture. My yellow lab Thunder wishes Izzy a wonderful holiday season. And we all want to say we LOVE you and your shows and watch when ever we can. I just got a job working for girl scouts in PA setting up programs for them and the girls want to do cooking so looking into setting that up hoping to find someone to come and do it.
Have a wonderful Holiday.
Love,
Theresa
12.10.07 @ 2:49 am
Hi Rach,
Great picture, I have always heard that pets and their owners resemble eachother. I think Izzy looks more like John ;-). Keep up the good work. I really enjoy watching your shows, every night from 6-7 pm. Remember
“Good cookin’lasts, Kissin’ don’t”
Eric
12.10.07 @ 11:50 am
First, I just want to say that I think it’s wonderful that you own a pit bull. I have an albino red-nosed pit bull named Gimli (yes, after the dwarf from “Lord of The Rings”…he was the runt of the litter and is incredibly sweet and loving!). I’ve heard of the DogCatemy Awards and I think it’s great what the North Shore Animal League is doing for the homeless pets of the world. Every animal deserves a chance!
I watch your show daily, and I couldn’t help but notice your voice problems. We all know what it’s like to lose your voice, and I bet it must be terrible to deal with as a talk-show host! Here is a recipe I picked up from some choral-education friends back in college that works GREAT to help speed up your vocal recovery:
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 cup HOT water (as hot as you can stand to sip!)
If I remember correctly, the vinegar helps open up your throat, the lemon juice helps in the healing process, the honey is soothing (and of course sweetens it!), and the hot water…well, it wouldn’t work without it! Sounds weird, I know, but it really doesn’t taste bad and it WORKS!
Keep it up and feel better soon!
12.10.07 @ 1:47 pm
Hello rachael,
I think you are a very good hearted person. I watch your show every day. your isaboo is so cute. I have a english pointer named suebug.keep on cooking you inspire me to try new recipes.
Love Maggie
12.10.07 @ 3:12 pm
Rach,
I must say I am happy you are advocating in defense of pits everywhere. I have been denied service at PetSmart because my pup Daisy, has a little bit of pit in her, (pit-terrier) so I just say she is an American Staffordshire. Why in the heck should I ever cover her true breed??? She’s sweeter than any animal I have ever encountered. Anyway, long story short, PetSmart recommended I put Daisy down, apparently American Staffies, and pits are now banned in Pulaski County Arkansas, but they cannot touch Little Rock AFB yet, and I am scared out of my mind that I will be ordered to put here down due to local sanctions. Please keep fighting the good fight for the wonderful animals. Thank you Rach, keep it up.
12.10.07 @ 3:36 pm
Awesome! I ADOPTED MY ONE OF MY PET’S FROM THERE. “PELE” A BORDER COLLIE PUP. HE ‘S A GREAT DOG, AND I HAVE SIX RESCUE’S AND I LOVE THEM ALL!
12.11.07 @ 4:50 am
I love your photo and what a great cause. My husband and I got our “baby” Bosh at a garage sale one Saturday. I couldn’t stand to see her in this box with it so hot, so we brought her home. She has brought so much love and joy into our home and has join our other “baby” Bella. Hope you John have a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! ROCK ON
12.11.07 @ 8:37 am
hi rach. this has nothing to do with any thing. i just want to tell you ROCK….
Cow Bella
G
12.11.07 @ 8:11 pm
I knew it! I just knew it! You REALLY love pets, and here, in Albany, New York, we sure love you! Best wishes to you and your beautiful family for a happy, healthy and restful (yeah, right!) holiday season.
12.14.07 @ 12:35 am
Hey Rach,
Thank you for what you do! You have inspired me to breathe new life into cooking for my family. You are so much fun to watch and I feel like you are one of my best friends. My husband of 20 years says he’s in love with you…sort of…for helping me cook, and always asks what are “we”, (you and me) cooking. You are quite a blessing…I know! Merry Christmas to you and those you love!
Lori
12.17.07 @ 2:07 pm
Hi Rach,
Your great. Everything you do is great. And as many before me have already stated, you really do inspire people to try harder to be the best they can be.
My husband and I take in stray cats. Right now we have 23. All fixed, and current shots. We used to say we take them in and get’em fixed up to give them away. Yeah Right!!!! We have never let a cat go that we have found, or has been dropped off to us.
I think it’s great that your so involved in charities of all sorts.
Thanks for giving even those of us that could never cook well a new start in the kitchen.
Happy Holidays to your many show staff people, and to your family. God Bless and stay safe.
Love,
The Walters
12.17.07 @ 4:50 pm
Rach,
Thank you and God bless you for owning a beautiful pitbull. I am married and a student and we have 3 beautiful pitbulls one whom was rescued from fighing and severe abuse. We do not have much, as I have lost 5 children, and I am attending college and will be getting my associate degree, and then trying to get admitted to the nursing program. But our three babys come first we love them so much although they are a handful and can be expensive I would love to send you a picture of them. You and my husband and dogs gave me the inspiration to give 100% in school everyday because I see how hard you work. Thank you for that. Stephanie from Lansing,MI
12.17.07 @ 8:33 pm
We wanted to say that it’s great what you’re doing to promote your love for pitbulls. We have two of our own (and a Pomeranian) and we foster two pitbulls for our local pit rescue organization, Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue in the Kansas City area. They are terribly misunderstood, banned, and murdered for reasons that absolutly do not make any sense. They really enjoyed your sour cream and chive smashed taters we had for dinner tonight and we all want to say thank you! Keep up the great work and help us rid the insanity of BSL so no other innocent dogs have to be murdered! Thanks!!
12.18.07 @ 4:50 am
Was just searching the Rachel Ray sight- heard that she is coming to our neck of the woods, Sun Valley ID. Stumbeled on the DOGcatemy awards. We own a 100% human-grade doggie bakery, http://www.baldybiscuit.com and are just getting geared up to “officially launch” the site. Our founding mission was/IS to support the no-kill Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley- please visit their site, too!
Kate
12.18.07 @ 10:41 am
Rachel,
Izzy, is adorable. You have a great family.
My peek-a-boo passed away in July from leukemia (daushand) 71/2yrs. I was with her 24/7.she was my stroke & seizure dog. But we now have a Beagle named Max who won the Best Kisser contest at our Humane Society Halloween Party at 3 months!!!! His doggy sister Priscilla(a chichiwawa)won most Beautiful. Aren’t tney just our children!!!!
You help me get thru the day Rachel Thank you.
I can never get thru to register for prizes.
Can you help me?
12.18.07 @ 10:42 am
Your show is the best.
12.18.07 @ 2:21 pm
Dear Rachel: First time on site and I love it. You are an amazing person in so many aspects. Your dog is wonderful…I have four of my own. Their names are: Molly and Dolly (peke-shi tzu, Gypsy (stafford terrier pitbull) and Renie (bijon frise). They are my life and all rescued dogs except for the bijon. I never miss your show and congrats on the new one coming up.
Irene
12.18.07 @ 4:42 pm
My dog, Sadie, knows it is time to eat when she hears your voice. Somedays she trys to push the envelope, when you go to a commercial break, but she is fed at your sign off time. That is 3:00 PM, Central Time.
Sadie is a Cocker-Dalmation mix. She looks like a miniature Dalmation. She is 42 lbs. and full grown.
12.18.07 @ 7:18 pm
Hi- I just wanted to thank you, as a fellow pitbull lover, for showing off your pup and letting everyone know that she’s a pit! I foster for Colorado pit rescue and am in love with these dogs. It’s so wonderful to see them get some good press for a change, and in the hands of a responsible owner.
Thanks again and all the best to you-
Sarah
12.18.07 @ 8:57 pm
Hello Rachel,
And what a wonderful family photo and thank you for keeping people aware of places like North Shore. Here in my small town in Minnesota I am my own rescue shelter, all but 3 of my 14 cats were throwaways and my dog was too. All of my babies help make up my family and all of us wish you and John and Izzy Merry Christmas
12.18.07 @ 10:34 pm
cute family pic. I love animals and when you walk in my house you can see that.
Have a great family Christmas and maybe on the show, do a friendly pet recipe that I can make the labs & friends that are here at my house.
Missy
12.19.07 @ 6:48 pm
Hi Rach,
Wanted to wish you John and Izzy a very Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year ! I have been a
great fan of yours from day 1 !, I don’t think I have missed one 30 Minuet Meat show…
Love them all. I too love my little Lucita (Lucy), she is a little red and white Chihuahua and the love of my life. You and John have turned me into a huge red wine fan,
I am loving the Brunello!!! for sure.
Some day my dream to attend your show will come true.
You are the greatest….keep cooking!
Beckyjo
12.20.07 @ 5:41 am
hi rachael great picture of your family.i have a staffordshire bull i live in staffordshire and i would never be without our lil red staffy lucy .hope tou and your family have a great crimbo best wishes juels from the uk x
12.22.07 @ 3:38 pm
i love your show i’m watching it right know and i watch it everyday. i tell you my dog is so cute and i wondering if you can send ma a mag. please
12.23.07 @ 1:00 pm
Hey Rach… Merry Christmas to you, John and Izzy. Kanga (my lab) and I watch every day that we can. Bring Izzy on the show some day and maybe give some pooch friendly recipies. Thanks for all of your helpful hints!!! God Bless!
12.23.07 @ 8:16 pm
Hey Rach,
I love your shows! I watch your shows all the time! I love your doggie great pic of the dog!
could u please send me a pic of the dog
12.23.07 @ 8:27 pm
HI I also have a terrier. Jack Russell, she is the cutest little baby. I wasn’t surprised to see you with a terrier. They have such sweet,warm, spicy dispositions. Like you! I recently saw you on the iron chef and was so proud of you I felt like my daughter won. I know you said you were nervous, but you were in your league and above and your beauty and beautiful honesty and freshness showed through. Merry Christmas
12.24.07 @ 7:48 am
Hi Rach,
You are the best. I watch your show every single day. I really love your personality and charm. I wish you and yours a very merry christmas and a safe and happy new year.
Be Blessed,
12.24.07 @ 11:18 am
I seen the show today and you had a book about a little shelter dog. You said it was about how dogs can be good with good parents. My family owns 3 dogs and 1 is a pitbull we got 9 yrs. ago,the best dog.We have 3 kids and 2 are deaf and Shadow,our pitbull, knows sign language. So our oldest can tell her what he wants in sign and she listens,she is great.She is like a second mother 2 my boys. Our city council banned pitbulls from our city saying they are dangerous so we moved to the county so we could keep Shadow.So i just wanted to say thanks for your coment about pits. It nice to see a sweet person like you have a pit and give her a good home.Cause so many dogs go to the wrong people and they give our dogs a bad name. So a Big Thanks to You.
12.24.07 @ 1:42 pm
what a beautiful family! i loved the x-mas eve show w/ the plug for “max the shelter dog.” my husband and i have a pit bull, too. her name is hippie chick, and we work really hard to educate people about how good natured, intelligent, and hilarious this breed is. kudos to you and john for being great spokespeople for these dogs. merry x-mas to you and izzy, too.
12.24.07 @ 4:51 pm
Hey good for you, supporting dog rescue! Check out my blind dog rescue, in Louisiana!
http://www.orgsites.com/la/blind-dog-rescue/
12.26.07 @ 12:52 pm
Your dog is great. We have several cats that have found their way to our doorstep from being dumped and a dog adopted from ARF. We are hearing about all this lead in children’s toys and jewelry. What about pet toys and fish tank decorations? Also, the dog rawhides made in the USA we know are protected from the disease Scappies but how do we know the other countries are careful with their animal by-products? I only buy USA rawhides. Just something every pet owner should think about.
kat
12.26.07 @ 2:16 pm
Dear Rach,
I am a pitbull lover. In my 70 years I have had all breeds but none have come close to my heart as darkstar my pitbull. She is just like Izzy with almost the same markings except she is black and white. Ty! Ty! When you stick up for pitbulls it make me cry with joy. I enjoy watching your show so much I rarely miss a episode. Love DarkStar and Marilyn.
12.28.07 @ 10:19 am
Hi Rach…
The highlight of my Christmas was that I got TWO Rachael Ray cookbooks and a Rachael Ray skillet. My husband has been asking me every night what RR recipe will I be cooking! HMMM, so many to choose from… You’re GREAT! Have a happy and safe New Year’s! I’ll see ya on TV…
Dana
12.28.07 @ 10:21 am
I actually own 6 cats that I’ve adopted from shelters. That’s the only way to find a pet. You really save the life of the animal.
12.28.07 @ 10:22 am
I actually own 6 cats that I’ve adopted from shelters. That’s the only way to find a pet. You really save the life of the animal. One of them is named Purris hilton.
12.28.07 @ 11:00 am
you r really great! i love that you like dogs 2 ( just like i do!) i watch your show every morning! its so fun:)
12.28.07 @ 11:07 am
Hey Rach,
Your show is so awsome, and i love that you care and love animals as much as i do. I believe that no animal should be put down, no matter what breed they are. I have a small Pekingese, Cinnamon, and he’s so joyful and full energy, it’s like you have another kid, they all have there own personality.
Your Pet lovin friend, Tanner
12.28.07 @ 6:56 pm
Hi Rachael,
I just love your show and love that your family involves your dog. Although I have three human children… (lol)…, I live on my own now and my family involves four dogs (two Jack Russells, two Alaskan Huskies - retired sled racing dogs), and three cats. Recently I bought an auto repair company in the country and adopted another five chickens, and added two more, two goats and a donkey (call him Donkay, like on Shrek). They are my babies now and I highly advocate the no kill. My parents used to tell me I should have been a vet, but I kind of like the giving a home to animals versus the not so nice experience veterinarians have to deal with.
Sorry for the long blog, but a quick question in ending this. My nephew is 23 and has cancer. He is a husband and father of twho young ones. Do you have recipes that help cancer patients?
LaurieAnn
Stirling, Ontario, Canada
12.28.07 @ 10:09 pm
I love it that you are so proud of Izzy. We had a brindle pit called Scarlet. She was such a sweetie. I’d take another in a heart beat. Unfortunately the trailer park where we are living recently published a list of prohibited dogs. You guessed it.
Keep up the good work girl!
Go North Shore!
12.29.07 @ 3:38 am
Rachael,
I have a 3 year old daughter named Isabelle and she LOVES you! Wherever she is in the house, she stops what she is doing and comes running into the living room shouting, “It’s Rachel Ray, it’s Rachel Ray,” when the 30 Minute meals intro begins. I got her a little play kitchen set for Christmas and she loves setting up on the coffee table and cooking with you! You’ve helped turn my daughter into a little chef! She loves to help mommy cook in the kitchen and I’ve learned to give her a little cutting board, a butter knife and small portions of whatever I’m working with so we can have our own cooking show together while I prepare dinner. Thanks so much for inspiring her little mind!
Blessings,
Rachel Hardy & Miss Isabelle - Future Food Network Star
12.29.07 @ 9:45 pm
Hi Rachael, I watch your show every chance I get and was delighted to hear you speak positivly about “Pit Bulls” on a show last week. I don’t have one but I have met a few and the ones I met were absolute butt wiggling sweethearts. Sadly I live in Minnesota and there is a State Rep here that plans to introduce BSL legislation next year banning not only Pits but also Akitas, Rotts,Chows, & Wolf hybrids Statewide. It’s crazy and there has already been a lot of organized movement against this so we’ll see what happens. I think anything positive in the media helps so thank you again on their behalf.
12.30.07 @ 11:37 am
Hey Rach,
What a beautiful family. Have you ever thought about making izzy homemade treats.. I have quick, easy and healthy recipies for them..
12.30.07 @ 2:01 pm
What a good thing to do.
The picture is adorable…..I would of needed more hands to keep my pooch in tow and she is no where near the size of your Isaboo.
Hugs
Erica
12.30.07 @ 3:02 pm
HI RACHAEL
LOVE YOUR SHOWS,ALL OF THEM .ALSO I AM A DOG LOVER,MY HUSBAND AND I. WE HAVE A MININATURE SCHNAUZER NAMED JOEY HE IS OUR BABY.
12.31.07 @ 11:33 am
Hi Rachael,
I love the picture of you, John and Izzy. We have our daughter’s Pit (Brewski) living with us until she can find a place to live in Arizona that she can take him with her too. It’s hard to find places there, it’s so expensive for a working girl & college girl to be able to afford the extra they need to pay to have a Pit live there. It’s ridiculous how people have made such a bad name for Pits. Brewski is the most loveable, smart, affectionate dog we’ve ever had around. He plays so well with my two year old grandson Ryder and my nephew and neice, he loves kids and other animals. He takes care of our 12 yr old Cocker Malachi, protects him. What a joy to have him here, Papa and Grandma will miss him so much when his “mom” Renee takes him back to live with here. We love him very much.
Have a Happy New Year. (love your show).
Kaye
12.31.07 @ 11:41 am
This if for Todd (Dec 10th comment).
I will NEVER visit PetSmart again after what they did to you and your Pit. We have a Stafforshire Pit and he’s beautiful and loveable and how dare they do that to you. They have some nerve telling you to put your Pit down. Good luck on keeping your “baby” and don’t let anyone ever have him put down, they can just go to heck! Go online and check the areas you can keep a Pit in Arkansas, I know my daughter had hers living with her in Matthews and Piedmont, AR.
Good Luck.
KZ
01.01.08 @ 7:36 am
Hi Rachael,
Happy New Year!
Love your show. I love all animals large and small. I think education about pits is the key. So many times pits are in the hands of irresponsible owners. Irresponsible pet owners are not only pit owners. Thanks for being a responsible pet owner. Have you ever considered having Cesar Millan (a.k.a) The Dog Whisper, on your show. He owns pits and is an educator about pits and all dogs.
What a nice Family photo.
B. Boots
01.01.08 @ 10:01 pm
I enjoy your show and am very appeciative of how you use you celebrity staus to promote this wonderful breed. I help out with breed education and own a pittbull cross myself. If more celebrities like yourself came forward I think we could change a lot of minds.
Thanks for all you do
01.02.08 @ 10:46 am
Rachel,
I saw the show where you helped George, the cat kennel man. I just recently took in a stray adult male, altered cat. I have 2 male cats ages 12 and 8. How does George get his cats to get along? Mine are just fighting with the new cat. We’ve had some cuts. I’m not happy about that. The new cat has a safe room. I let them see each other through baby gates. What do I do next? I want a happy cat home. Any advice from George?
Geralyn
01.02.08 @ 7:48 pm
I love Isaboo. She looks so content… Our family includes 3 pitbulls which i can honestly say they are my kids, I love everyone of them. My question is where did you get Isaboo and where do you leave her when you have to do all that work that you do? I know you must be busy constantly…..I don’t have a job right now and ours take up all my time!!! Wanting to play, eat, drink, and sleep every once and a while….
01.02.08 @ 10:26 pm
L love your show when I get to watch it. I love animals of all kinds. I have the nices sweetest loving pit and a lab shepard mix both wonderful dogs. I have 4 cats all strays. I work with the Homeless Cat Helpers in Delaware and I missed the show where you had someone that helped small towns with animal no kill places. We need help. Could you please let me know how to get hold of them. Keep up the good work. Please stay as nice as you seem to be. You are refreshing to all.
Connie
01.03.08 @ 9:58 pm
Hi Rachael!
I’m a BIG fan and really enjoy your cooking show. I’m a dog lover too. My husband and I have 2-silky terriers(1 girl, 1 boy), 1-yorkshire terrier (boy), and 1-beagle/corgie mix (girl). They are our babies. Thankyou for advocating life. All dogs should be able to be safe and their owners not have to worry if the law is going to turn there world upside down. Keep being you.
Thanks & God bless,
Erin
01.04.08 @ 12:48 pm
Hi Rach, I love your dog.
I have a Pom who is doing agility trials now. She did her first one last Oct. 2007 and has several already scheduled for this year. If you got the time you can go to my site and see her trial pics.
Keep loving your dog and remember
My agility dog is smarter than your Honor Student is my favorite saying.
Brenda
01.05.08 @ 10:43 am
Hi Rachel,I am Maria from Romania,a small country in Europe.I love to cook for my future husband and our dog so I try to watch your show as often as I can to get new ideas.Your devotion to cooking is remarcable and you make it seem so easy for everyone. That is why I think people love you so much.
01.05.08 @ 7:46 pm
You are a good and fun person.
01.06.08 @ 1:39 pm
Hello Rachael!
I love your show and all the great quick & easy meal ideas. Like you, I love cooking meals for my two beautiful dogs (Kash - Husky/Border Collie mix & Terra - Husky/Shepherd mix). Unfortunately, they both have food allergies (Terra is allergic to wheat & Kash to protein…it give him really bad gas!!!) so it is always difficult to find foods they BOTH can enjoy!
I saw the episode where you made Barley or Bulgur burgers for Izzy, and I wanted to make some for my furkids. I finally have the time to cook some up, but I can’t find the recipe on your site…is it available anywhere?
Thanks!
01.07.08 @ 11:29 pm
Rachel,
Thanks for giving pits such a great rep. As the proud mama of a 7 year old pit mix (Tyson), we always appreciate any good publicity you can give these great animals. Oh yeah, and he loves your food too. I wish I could send you a pic. He looks a lot like Isaboo!
01.08.08 @ 9:07 pm
Hey Rachael
I just wanted to say that you are an awesome person and I admire you!
Your puppy is so sweet and its awesome how much you love your puppy.
I got a English bulldog that is my world and I will do anything for him, I have been going through hard times and I feel so alone in life then I think of my puppy and theres nothing more special then the love you get from a pet expecially in a time of need.
01.09.08 @ 5:43 pm
Hi Rach , we have 1 beautiful doggy dog named issues, and 1 handsome doggy dog named Louis Vetton. They are our lives along with our 3 great kids. 17,9, and 7, yeah, and we are both 44, It can not get any better than this. Life is great. I laugh with our oldest daughter, because louis is her dog. And since louis vetton is not in our real budget, naming louis was the next best thing. One can only appreciate what happiness a pet can give.
01.09.08 @ 11:19 pm
Rachael,
My family and I are great fans of yours. It makes us feel closer to you because of your dedication to Isaboo and pitbulls in general.
We have Busa our great rednose male,Cyan our blue female,and since 12/10/07,seven awesome puppies. Is it silly to think of them as grandchildren!!LOLOL!Let me know if you want to see pictures, or if anybody wants a great addition to their family
The Cross’s
01.10.08 @ 1:07 pm
I think that is great to support the animals. I love your show and now that I stay home with my new baby and my four dogs I watch your show daily. I work at a Vet Clinic part time and I have saved each of my dogs from euthanasia. I love my animals and do all I can to help any others out.
01.11.08 @ 4:47 pm
Hey guys! I love Rachael’s show 30 Minute Meals on The Food Network! Don’t you!?! However, I have a question for you (I feel dumb asking….) BUT what is the difference between chicken broth and chicken stock? She uses chicken stock all the time in her soups, etc. Anybody know!?!?
I love seeing celebritites out with their dogs!! I am a true animal lover and we have two dogs ourselves. One is a rescued dog from our local animal rescue foundation.
For Rach —I enjoy watching your personality come out through your cooking — you must be a blast to hang out with. My favorite recipe is chicken tortilla soup!! Yummy!!!
Many blessings in 2008!
Tricia
01.11.08 @ 8:13 pm
Hey Rach,
I love love the show and have tried recipes both from the show and your magazine, good stuff. I also like that you’re out spoken about Izzy and the fact that she’s a pitbull. They are great dogs. We have one named Nakita who is a big baby, thinks she’s a lap dog and tries to mother my 1yr old grandson when he’s here. Our other dog is a german shepherd cross named Rascal. He was a shelter dog. I would certainly encourage people to look at their local shelters to find great pets. Toni
01.14.08 @ 11:12 pm
Hi Rach~
Happy New Year- I LOVE the new DO! Looks Fab
Also really enjoyed your new show on the food network- Can’t wait to see more
Thanks and remember to take some time out for you
Hugs
Debi
01.15.08 @ 1:04 pm
i think its great that you have a pitbull and are not afraid to tell people about it. i also have a pitbull who is the biggest baby and loves to play and lick! so many people have a bad impression of pitbulls, they think they are all meanm when infact we both kow they are not. just wanted to say thanks for sticking up for other pitbull owners
sincerly,
joe
01.15.08 @ 8:02 pm
Cute picture! I got hooked on you while in the hospital just before Christmas, all the rest of the shows were boring then I found the cooking channel. I liked yours best!
What no cats made the awards??? I have 5 of my own (Sugar, Spice, Promice, Adam & Rosie) they watch with me too!
01.15.08 @ 9:19 pm
Aloha Rach,
We enjoy all your shows and are graceful for all you do to bring health eating back into the home (especially the veggie entrees). My wife is President of Georgia Humane Society. In 2007 they rescued over 1,800 dogs in Georgia; 500 of those were transported to North Shore Animal League. What a great place!
Thanks,
Buddy Humphries
01.16.08 @ 10:38 am
i love you and john and your dog
love sara (((((((((hug))))))
01.16.08 @ 2:59 pm
YOU ARE DOING SO MUCH ALL OF THE TIME,HOW DO YOU STILL HAVE TIME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY? ALTHOUGH I SO UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU LOVE YOUR JOB IT REALLY ISN’T WORK AT ALL. PLEASE KEEP UP THE EFFORT SO THAT IT WILL RUB OFF ON MORE PEOPLE.
01.17.08 @ 4:31 pm
I’m probably too old for most of your viewers to be interested in what I have to say, but I am out there doing my part against animal abuse.
I just want you to know that this 72 year old Grandma in Michigan is fighting animal abuse in my own way. I wrote a story (about Dotty the orphaned black bear cub who was adopted by a grandma and grandpa) for the kids at my local elementary school after being inspired by the recent events of Michael Vick’s horrible animal abuse. I feared the kids hearing the horrible news and getting the wrong ideas and I wanted to try and show them they need to show compassion and respect for all animals. The story has turned into a book “WILD THING”…my first book. If you go to my web site (not too well designed…I did it myself) you can see what I have done and see what this is all about. I am hoping to get this educational, passionate and caring book out to kids somehow but I don’t really know how. So, I am just selling a few on the internet and at the school for now. Hopefully, I will be able to have a book signing in some store soon. Some local book stores have agreed to put some in on consignment. The book is done up nicely with coloring pages that were illustrated by the students at the elementary school and myself, throughout, and I even made a story CD with background music of “Wild Thing” so they can hear it, too. A read it, color it and hear it book I thought would be really unique. I hope you enjoy my idea and agree with me. Keep up the good work.
Grandma Milly
http://www.agoldengirlpublishing.com
01.18.08 @ 11:56 am
Rachael,
I love seeing celebs with their pets, especially rescue dogs! My husband and I volunteer with an animal rescue group here in upstate NY. We are looking to do a HUGE fund raiser and hope to grow as large as North Shore Animal League someday. I love their newsletter!
Animal rescue and spay and neuter is so very important.
Its great to see you involved yet again in a worthwhile and important endeavor.
01.18.08 @ 1:02 pm
Good for you Rachael!!! Thank you for stepping up to a worthy cause. Isaboo is adorable!
01.22.08 @ 10:37 am
Hi Rachael, so nice meeting you at the DogCatemy Awards. My dog, Bocker the Larbadoodle, was all decked out in tuxedo and tails and was so happy to get a hug and a kiss from you. Sorry you had laryngitis, but you looked great!!! Glad you support such a wonderful cause. Nice when we can bring our pooches to a classy affair.
01.22.08 @ 11:17 am
I just wanted to thank you for all you do - and for showing that Pitbulls are truly wonderful dogs. I started out several years ago with one Red Nose Pit, Chopper, who has been my companion and best friend - then I got Kelly, a Carver bred brindle, who really needed a home, and last I got Maddox, another Red Nose Pit, who was my daughter’s dog until they moved to an area that wouldn’t allow the breed. He flew home with me from Virginia to Montana. Now that I am retired, I can watch your show almost every afternoon and have really picked up some good recipes and kitchen hints, along with great entertainment. Thanks again - and keep doing what you do
01.22.08 @ 12:59 pm
Hi Rachael,
What a picture!, your family looks just as ‘AWESOME, FRESH, LOVELY AND HAPPY’ as you look every day on your shows. I love every single of your shows ’cause it’s so real (you make it REAL ’cause you express your love on the things that you do) CONGRATULATION!!! I wish you get a SUSSESFUL LIFE … don’t say that you need it ’cause YOU’RE A SUSSESFUL PERSON allready.
Love and Best wishes ever…
Irma Corona
(You’re the inspiration of every woman)
01.22.08 @ 1:27 pm
I hope my comments don’t make you feel unconfortable, what I meant to say is that when i feel down (depress)just by doing one of your recepies makes me feel better ALIVE!, is the same as I feel when I watch Emeril, Dyara, Tylor, Mr. Dinner Impossible (forgot his name) or Paola. Sorry but that but I just wanted to share with you that you guys are part of my family (my prefered chefs).
Love
Irma
01.22.08 @ 3:57 pm
Rachael,
I saw your biography on television and I thought it was wonderful. The abundance of energy that you must have! I also saw that someone had set up a website against you and it made me furious. There are always going to be jealous negative people in this world. Bless you - you are so cute. You have worked hard to be where you are at and I am happy at your success!
01.22.08 @ 9:13 pm
I can’t believe I didn’t hear about this event, I live 2 towns away and go the the NSAL often. I bring in strays and donate and of course visit with all those adorable animals. You were near some fantastic eateries while you were there, you should go back and check some out one day. Harbor Q on Shore Road has great BBQ!, Finn MacCool’s is a qauint Irish Pub on Main Street. You could probably sneak into either place and enjoy yourselves without being bombarded by fans. Thanks for being you and giving back to the people that need it.
01.23.08 @ 4:35 pm
Hi Rach,
First off, I love you. Your are an amazing person inside and out, your a one the “for real” TV hosts I have watched in years. My boyfriend thanks god for you at every meal…lol, you taught me what I know and I am still learning. Anyway, I am new to this site and I wantd to send you a email directly but amunsure how. i love that you have a Red Nose Pittbul, she is beautiful, we also had a Red Nose Pitt named Isis ( Ice-Is ), it stands for a greek goodess, after having her for 3 years and 2 litters later we went out of town and left her at the dogsitter, which we had done before in the past, only to come home and find out that they we unsure of her and her what she may do with their children that they took her down a country lane to run next to the 4 wheller( something she enjoyed daily was to run in the sun) and “shot” her in the head!! I can’t even express nor tell you what happeneed when I got home. We moved immidately from the area, it has been 4 years now but the hurt is still very fresh in my heart. The loss of her is to much for me to bare at times. i upsets me that these georgeous animals are not given a chance in life becasue of who they are, all animals are made into what we as owners make them to be. Pitts trust with all their heart, they “trust’ they hands that feed, love, bath, walk, play, and hold them not the hands that “hurt’ and torment them. I live in a small town and we have thought about opening a Pitt/Rottie resuce Shelter, but I am not knowledealbe enough on how to get started. i would aslo love to get involved in the org…DogCatemy, so if you have any info or any kind to send me I would love it. I must say that now I am the proud owner of 2 Rottie mixes named “CAPONE and NESS….they are awsome!
Love ya Rach!!
01.23.08 @ 5:04 pm
you need to got john no your show i love you and your show
love you sara
01.23.08 @ 6:47 pm
Hey Rachel,
I love it that you are a proud pit owner. They get such a crappy rap. My nephew has one of the sweetest, goofiest, knuckleheaded pit bulls I have ever met, Angus. He is an older boy, and has trouble getting around, but he is my nephew’s “baby”. He is almost solid white with a few liver colored spots and his head….it is HUGE! haha! Just a goofy dawg. Hey, if you ever want Isaboo’s portrait painted, send me an email and I will happily oblige, that is what I do for extra income. Have a great day Rach and thanks for speaking out for Pits!
bucky in Dallas
01.24.08 @ 8:04 am
Hi Rachael,
I love your show, and use alot of your recipes at my cafe in Hague, N.Y. You should know where that is. I also have rescued Rotties for the past 10 years, I have 2 now and they love your recipes too. Next time your in Lake George, take a ride up to Hague and check out the Hague Creek Cafe. Hope to see ya’ Katy Wells
01.24.08 @ 3:01 pm
Rach,
I have been hunting all over for some cookbooks my Grandmother left behind to my mom. I have some of the series of Better Homes and Gardens , All Time Favorites, cookbooks. The publishing date is from 1978. I have tried to contact Meridith Publishers, but their web page is very confusing. I do not know just how many books were in this series, but I feel I must be missing quite a few. The reason I write is to ask if you might be able to find out how many books were in the series and if you could find the books using your wonderful celebrity contacts. By the way, I loved your show today with the four gossip girls. I do not know if i could have gone more than a day myself. LOL
Thank you,
Jennifer Robinholt
01.24.08 @ 4:55 pm
Hey we love you in MN too! They are trying to pass a ban (doubt it will happen) we are all crossing our fingers. I am a director of a rescue here in MN and have 3 pitties of my own Goldie, Bonnie and Griz!!! Thank you for doing all you do for this truely remarkable breed!!!! If only everyone would give them a chance! People who feed into all the negitive press pits get are truely missing out on how truely wonderful they are…Again Thank You this breed really needs the positive press!!!!!
01.24.08 @ 7:04 pm
Hi Rach,
First of all, I love you to pieces and watch your show every day. I love all your recipes, they are so fun and easy! I also love how you mention Isaboo all the time, and the fact that she’s a pitbull. I think the more FRIENDLY, sweet natured pitbulls people see, the better, especially with all the BSL going on all over the country. Thanks again for all the great things you do. I have a picture of my kitten Momo watching your show, he hears your voice come on the TV and comes running! Hope you love it =)
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/trublubeauty/MomoRachael.jpg
01.25.08 @ 12:56 pm
i would like to thank you for taking a stand for pitbulls my boyfreind and i own two blue nose pits and thay are the biggest babies in the world you are a wonderful positive person i can look up to and i thank you for that becasue i live in a world with not so many positives you are an insipation thank you keep up the great work ardina chaco alpine ca
01.29.08 @ 9:11 am
Rach I think you are great for advocating so much for Pitties. I do not own one but have lots of friends that do and the only thing vicious about these dogs is there tails and tongues. I live in a city with BSL and it sucks to see these cuties with muzzles on and makes me very sad. I am owned by Buddy an English Mastiff who thinks he is a lap dog at 180 pounds. Of course he scares people but the only thing he would do to you is drown you in drool. Keep up the amazing work getting the word out and educating the public about the real truth about Pitties
01.29.08 @ 9:14 am
Hey how about some dog treat recipes
01.30.08 @ 7:10 pm
Hey Rach,
Isaboo looks so cute! My dog Max was very impressed!
01.31.08 @ 7:13 am
I just want to say that I love your dog, I have 10 pit’s and if you ever want more dogs just let me know. Right now I have liter of 11, I think you would fall in love with them. They are so cute and tiny. I love your show. If you are ever in NC stop into Farmville.
02.01.08 @ 7:13 pm
Hi Rachael,
I wasn’t sure where to post this but I had to let you know, my cat Taigun absolutely loves your show. He is so funny he sits in front of the tv and howls if its not on your show and yes he seems to know when it is on.
02.02.08 @ 10:45 pm
I think it is so cool that you have a pit bull and are not afraid to say it how it is. I LOVE when people don’t discriminate against a dog because of their nature. Thank You so much for letting everyone know that they are not mean dogs.
02.03.08 @ 10:38 pm
Hi Rahael & John
What a lovely family. If I were permitted to have a dog I would. But, I am only permitted cats so I have 15 rescues and 2 giunnea pigs. My house is full. Rachael I wish I could be half as energenic as you are.
I’m 49 and on perm. disability. I can’t do alot of things but I LOVE YOU and your shows I try to cook some of your recipes - I just wentnon the 30 minute meals website and gave you one of my family favorite soups for the sick or just being cold.
THANK YOU for all of your time and I hope you like the soup.
Love, Kim
02.06.08 @ 12:09 am
Hi Rachael- From one pitbul lover to another, I LOVE that you use your pitbull as part of your logo & how you poblicly show your love for the breed. I have had two pits in my life unfortunatly have lost both my dogs, my condolences for the loss of your first, but am so grateful to have had them in my life! My first pit was found on the side of the road when I took him in I fell in love with the breed after that I just had to have another, my second was from a breeder. My second was with me when I had my first child. People used to say I was crazy to trust him with my son & I would tell them I trusted my dog around him more than most people.I see the love you have for your dog & I just wish other people could see what a wonderful & loyal breed they are. They really are just big mushes, if you raise and treat them right. More people should speak out against and stop the dog fighting, hate the deed not the breed. So many end up in shelters it is so sad. Shelter dogs really do make wonderful companions. All breeds deserve love! But it is so nice to see someone who is in the public eye not afraid to show people, I have a pit & I am proud of it. It’s this type of acknowledgement that might let people know they are not a mean breed there owners are. Just like any other pet, you show them love and they show you love in return. A dogs temperment is truly a reflection of there owner. Thank for your time.
02.08.08 @ 1:53 am
Please you have to do a story on Vicks, he was wrong, just do the facts. Those poor dogs are being mistreated and seen as bad dogs in the public eye. Those people who mis-used these dogs are wrong and not the dogs themselves, you have such a strong public watching, that you have to comment on what is going on with our fellow animal population that is being mis-used by our so called American sports heroes. Please speak on your show! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!
02.08.08 @ 2:03 pm
Should call them DogCatEmu Awards.
02.12.08 @ 3:47 am
i really luv u rachael! u are the best cook on t.v. u are my inspiration to learn to cook! we will be the same age in may and im barely still learning to cook. im getting more into it now than i used to be. anyway, i really luv isaboo. shes so cute and sweet looking. i want a dog just like her but i live in an apartment and cant have dogs. one day hopefully i’ll get my isaboo. keep up the great recipes for us fans to enjoy! keep up the great talk show! i watch it everyday! luv it! the only talk show i watch everyday! luv u lots! shari
02.13.08 @ 10:30 am
I got in to watching you on 30 Min meals with my Mother in 2005 when she was ill with lung disease. She passed in Dec of 05 and it took me a while to tune back in. I couldnt really do anything that reminded me of the time I spent with my Mom. I recently started watching your new show at the home of a lady I private nurse for and really love it.
I am going thru a dilema of my own with a lovely Pit Bull ( Of course a generic term used by society ) named Lucy ( Who looks just like Isaboo) .
Lucy came to use in Aug..she was a gift to my son for his birthday. She is absolutley wonderful, But unfortunetly I found out recently that I have to give her up due to insurance reasons. The owner of my home happens to be my oldest brother and he took over the deed after mom passed and we both share the responsibilities of the up keep and care of this home, but the insurance companies in my area wont insure a home if there is a “Bully Dog ” on the property and I cant afford to move elsewhere. My brother is scared that someday he would be liable if something happend..such as a dog bite, etc. I tried to reassure him that Lucy is a safe dog and a loveable dog and I keep her behind a 6 foot solid fence. He still wont hear my words or understand. He is adement that I get rid of the dog. He tells me that he doesnt want to see her go to the pound, but I have to find a place for her now.There is no talking to him. He wont change insurance companies to one who does not discriminate against certain breeds of dogs. He doesnt understand when I tell him how hard it is to properly place a dog like Lucy. You have to be very careful of where you place a “Pit Bull” because of the Michael Vicks of the world. Ive looked high and low and searched everywhere in So Ca for a Pit Bull rescue and found a few but they cant help me or havent contacted me yet. *Shrugs* I dont know why.
Lucy is such a wonderful girl who loves to play with my cat and watch the birds eat out of her dog food dish. She has that sly smile when she wants something and she is so loving and has a weird since of humor. She is just a 5 month od baby that I fell in love with and I am heartbroken. My time is running out and I fear hers is too.
I cry everytime I run across a website that advocates dogs like Lucy only because I know that the people that need to see these sites arent looking for them. They only see the negative press.
Im so lost about what to do.
~Rebecca~
02.18.08 @ 9:36 pm
Rachael,
Thank you for all you do for Pit Bulls. We do our part every chance we get, and every time we see or hear about Isaboo, we get so inspired and re-energized! She’s a BEAUTIFUL breed ambassador.
Thanks again,
Jaque, Tony and Ruby (red nosed pit in training to be a Canine Good Citizen and ultimately become a Therapy Dog)
02.20.08 @ 10:32 am
Your dog is beautiful (as are you). We are the proud owners of a Chinese Pug, English Bulldog and a Louisiana Catahoula Leapard Dog (the State Dog of Louisiana). I have owned dogs all my life and it makes me so angry to read about dogs that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. I believe that when you own an animal you are obligated to care for it. Thank you for all you do for animals. I watch your show every chance I get.
02.24.08 @ 8:35 pm
I watched your show a while ago when you recognized a gentleman who rescued animals. There was a pet food companay willing to donate food for his cause. I recently adopted a rescued adult yorkshire terrier from an amazing woman in Maryland (I live in PA). She rescues abandoned small breed dogs, keeps them in her home, takes care of all vet needs, and charges a minimal fee for adoption. She works diligently to place every dog with the best match possible. I would like to somehow help her cause by finding a food source since she does all care herself. Any contact information you may be able to provide would be appreciated.
02.26.08 @ 10:03 am
Rachel-
You and your man look so happy with your new family member… they bring such joy, don’t they? (AND they cut down on your cable bills, as you don’t need T.V so much with their antics!!!) We have two of them ourselves. Anyhow, I wanted to write to you and let you know what an inspiration you are to me, I mean, of course your recipes are to DIE for… but, just how happy you are…. I know that seems strange, but I look up to you… anyhow, if you would like, we have a family blog (I know you’re really really busy and all)
http://igloodwellerz.blogspot.com
check it out if you’d like, and keep on smiling:)
02.26.08 @ 2:24 pm
Hi Rachael I just want to say that I think that you’re a great role model. Thanks for showing me that I can cook with courage and without any fear of messing up in the kitchen.
02.26.08 @ 4:08 pm
Hi Rachael, You are my most favorite cook I just wish I could cook like you. You bring joy in my everyday life. Your love of life and the people you bring on your show are great. The picture of you and John and izzie is really nice. I buy pedegree for my dogs one someone dropped off at our place and the other I got when a puppie and she is now 16 yrs old and they are great so is my cat they are just so much fun and loving. You keep up the good shows you give us we love you and yours. I have your books I look at them all the time just looking for something my family would like their problem is they are meat and potatoe people I do get some chances at trying some one day I will have all the things I need. Your pots and pans I ask for from my kids for Christmas maybe for mothers day and birthday I will have them
02.26.08 @ 8:00 pm
I watched your show today (Feb 26)and you had a young actress on who was talking about “Dogs Rule”. You made the comment, “My dog runs our lives-she runs the household”. Wow! What a great idea for a show! You need Ceasar Milan to come over and do a behavior assessment on your lovely dog as a segment! He’s an ever so handsome man and all the women I know are very warm for him.
I tried to email this suggestion to the “comments to the producers” link but my dumb ole computer wouldn’t go there.
Love your show,
Chris Blint
02.27.08 @ 2:10 am
Rachael;
I watch your show often and I wanted to let you know that I have a Red Nose Pitt also but not only that. My Pitt looks almost exactly like yours. Mine is a male and he is three years old but his name is Boo Boo. He is my pride and joy. He does not know that he is a dog. He has slept with me since I brought him home. He gets to be a handful but I love him as much as my children. I wish I could show you a picture of him. He is almost exactly like your dog. I hope you love yours as much as I do mine. Maybe we could mate them.
Yours Truly
Jody Law
02.27.08 @ 5:06 pm
I love your show, and watch everyday. I am also a huge dog lover and enjoy all animal related stories, but I am disappointed any time you mention botox. Wether you are or aren’t considering the procedure, you should research the testing they do on dogs. Every batch of botox is tested on dogs before being sent out for public consumption. Dogs are being tortured and are slowly dying from botox. Levels that are too dangerous are paralizing these poor creatures and they are unable to breathe and slowly die a horrible death. It breaks my heart everytime I hear the word botox, and I am hoping that you being a celebrity can bring some national attention to this subject.
Thanks again for the great show and xxxooxoxo’s to Issaboo!
02.28.08 @ 1:26 pm
I love the fact you’re such an animal lover. I am too. I have two adorable cats now, but several months ago I was forced to turn my two dogs, Mia(a yellow lab) and Dante(a doberman pinscher) over to the humane society. It was a very difficult and teary day for me. I lost my house and rented an apartment so I couldn’t keep them. I still love them with all my heart no matter where they may be.
02.29.08 @ 12:21 pm
This really isin’t a recipe. I don’t know where to write this but this place will do for me….I saw your show today (actually you are still talking as i write this you are calling the foil fairy.)LOL!! so I saw the part of the pitbulls and I think in one of your shows a while back(1yr ago) I thought I Caught a climsp of a pitbull portrait on your wall, but it was so quick. I have this love and respect for this breed. Though we get stares and people just hate these dogs, they don’t get the education or the time to know these dogs. My huisband is in the military (USMC) and befeore he left to Iraq he bought me a pitbull and I Feel in LOVe. Now we own two. People that meet our dogs are amazed on how well they behave with people and other dogs. They can’t believe that they are “normal” When in trully they are just like anyother breed, and any dog can be mislead to be agressive, but pitbulls have taking all the blame when in trlly it’s all on who raises them. I am very paasionate about this subject and when i saw what happene in that Micheal case I wanted to kick him in the nuts….I am so glad that you did a show on Pitbulls and maybe it educated people a little more. I think you are awsome that you have a Pitt instead a rinky little dog. We are big fans of you and Ceaser Millian especially fo r having Pitbulls. Love ya
Laura and Edgar Machado
02.29.08 @ 1:41 pm
I love your show and that you love pit bulls. I have a pit bull. where I live they are trying to get rid of the pit bull race. Everyone that ownes a pit bull had to get fix and the puppies were put down. I wanted to write you at the time everything was going, but I didn’t want to bother you. I thought if we had a big name like you that we could have possibly fought city hall and maybe would have won or the city wouldn’t have been so harsh. Thank you
02.29.08 @ 4:17 pm
I am so glad that there is finally a celebrity voice for the APBT. I use to get so ill hearing people put down the breed. Thank you so much.
02.29.08 @ 4:19 pm
hey miss’ ray im on my moms computer we love your show. Today i was watching the one about pitt bulls. It is good that you dont think of animals as bad. I have 2 full blood pittbulls like you! I think you are really smart for seeing that pittbulls are not bad dogs they are just bad owners the way they treat them. You are a really good role model for young kids like myself only being 11 years old thanks nicholas pena houston texas
02.29.08 @ 4:28 pm
Rach
You two with your Isaboo is a great pic. I watched your show this morning about the dogs saved from the dog fighting rings. You said the are not bad dogs just bad people. 2 years ago our dog Casper was run over by our mail man drug 20 yards stuck under the car the left for dead on the side of our driveway. he did not even stop to let us, this had happened.We know how far he was drug by the hide left on the ground. We barley had the funds but scrape up the almost 7,000.00$ to have him put back to as close to normaly as they could get. Then we packed up and moved 20 miles we thought to a different mail route. Well I guess ater our numerous complaints he was moved to a new mail route guess what ours. With in a week of living in our new house I received a letter from the mail man and it said how many BAD dogs do you have? I wrote him back and said “There are no bad dogs just mean people!” I truely believe this and hope all mean people get what the deserve. The dogs have no choice. Needless to say our mail 2years later is still all messed up if we get it at all.
Thanks for your love and support to those who can not defend themdelve.
Punish the breeder not the breed
02.29.08 @ 6:17 pm
There are NO bad animals! I say this because of Peanut my 110 pound 2 1/2 year old pure bred pit bull. We got her at 6 weeks and 6 lb’s. She is the most amazing red nose pit. I love her dearly. She is a people person and has to be right next to you at all times. She get’s along great with Rocky our 7 year old Catahoula Leopard. I would not trade her for the world.
02.29.08 @ 11:16 pm
Hi Rachel!!!
I just wanted to say how touched I was when you were speaking on tv today about that dirt-bag michael vick. Your celebrity and caring heart and words impacted me. Not only are you an amazing lady but Godbless you for all the work you do for animals, you deserve all the sucess in the world.
Your newest fan,
Cindy Y.
03.01.08 @ 9:35 am
I am such a fan. The only thing I like more than your recipes is the work you do to educate people about pit bulls. I loved the show about how BAD RAP rehabilitated and found homes for the abused pits found at Michael Vick’s home. My last pit was a rescue who had been abused. My husband was nervous about having a pit bull that had been physically mistreated, but she was just so thankful and forgiving and willing to move on to bigger and better things. They really have the most wonderful personality. Thank you for the work you do.
03.01.08 @ 2:09 pm
Rachel,
I wanted to thank you for sharing the positive side of Pit Bulls with your story on the Bad Rap organization. I am a pit bull owner as well and appreciate the manner in which you shared their story and focused on how wonderful these little angels truly are. It is very rare that pits receive positive press, so thank you for that!
Sincerely,
Pit Bull Lover
03.02.08 @ 8:24 am
Hi Rach,
I love the show. I was so happy to see the pit bull story. I have been following the story thru Best Friends they recieved 22 of the “victory dogs”. The work they do at best friends is amazing. Please check out their web site http://www.bestfriends.org They are also one of the largest no kill sanctuaries.
Located in Knab, Utah.
03.02.08 @ 10:42 am
Rachel, Thanks for the awesome segment on Michael Vicks dogs! Not many people have the guts to stand up for this breed! I’ve been in rescue 2 years and the things people do to these animals is cruel, horrific and completely unacceptable! I have 4 female pits and always a foster or 2. I love your show and I’ve never been more proud knowing these dogs have such awesome support and love!!!To all the rescues, keep fighting the fight!!
03.02.08 @ 10:38 pm
I was so happy to see your episode on the rescue of the American Pit Bull Terriers. I have a red nose named Bella. Our Petsmart loves her. Everytime we go there the vet always comes out and talks to us. All the employees know her by name and she loves them all. It is just so crazy everytime someone asks what she is even if they are down petting her, and I say that she is an APBT they will immediatly jump up and back away. I just think it is so very sad that the whole breed is punished for the action of a few PEOPLE. These dogs are not born mean, or breed to be mean, they are trained to be mean. The whole reason that they were used for fighting in the first place was because they are so loyal to their owners. How many dogs can you fully engage in a fight and then reach in and seperate them without the chance of getting bitten? That should let you know how loyal these animals are. There are countless stories of APBTs giving their life for their owners. This is a very majestic breed and a very beautiful breed if you will just give them the chance. My Bella is the best thing that has happened to me. She is my very best friend. I love her dearly.
03.02.08 @ 11:38 pm
Rachael, i know what a softie you are when it comes to animals, me too. rach, there are so many animals, dogs and cats out there that need homes, what about your showing a different dog or cat on your show and tell what shelter or rescue group it comes from. it might take 5 min. but would do a world of good, as far as getting animals adopted.
03.03.08 @ 12:03 pm
Rach,
I hope you see my response, but I just wanted to thank you for all that you do for our pets. Especially pitt bulls! I saw where you had gotten emotional talking about it on your show the other day and it moves me. Nobody seems to understand how great they are! I have a beautiful blue nosed pitt bull named Jake, he will be a year and six months on March 9,2008. He is the most wonderful loving dog. He takes good care of me! I think he would really like Izaboo too!! ;)My mom still has never seen him because she is to scared and says they are mean. It upsets me to hear people talk and say how they all should be put down. I live in New Albany, Indiana and have lived in my home for about a year now. Once people found out my dog was a pitt bull, I had nowhere to go. I got kicked out of my current residence and had to find somewhere to go if I didnt get rid of him.(ONLY because he is a pitt bull.) Man was that tough. People would laugh at me and call me crazy when I called about a house, it became very frustrating. It finally all worked out which is great, but it made me realize that something has to be done. And I praise you for what you are doing and being a voice that alot of people look up to and you are voiceing out about these wonderful animals.
With Love,
Sarah and Jake
03.06.08 @ 1:17 pm
Rachel,
I just want to thank you for being such an advocate for Pit Bulls. My husband and I did a lot of research on them when we found out that our 4 year old rescue dog was part pit and part lab. She is a wonderful dog. We fell in love with the pit breed. We found a local breeder and visited annouced and unannouced to make sure the animals were being treated well and not being bred for fighting. We fell in love with the breeder and all of her dogs. At the same time we were trying to decided if we wanted to start a family or get a new puppy. So we started trying to start a family and kept getting disappointed. So, we went to the breeder and decided on a beautiful blue nose blue brendle pit. He was so cute. We could not wait to bring him home. We would go visit him every week after he was born, waiting for the day he got to come home. In the mean time we also found out that we were expecting. What timing. Once we brought him home he was the light of our household. He got along great with our other dog and 2 cats. He was home with me all day, for I own my own insurance business. Everywhere I went so did he. He just turned 8 months old last week and just yesterday we were told by some neighbors that if he was outside again they would shoot him. This is the same neighbor that owns a rotweiler. Busta, our pits name, loved people, kids, cats, and most of all life. He did not have a mean bone in his body. We worked with him from the time he came home not to bite, growl, or be ruff. We would pull his tail while eatting and playing with his toys to get ready for baby. But when the neighbors said what they did, I could not let that happen. We live in a neighborhood and do not have a very big yard. So fencing it in was not an option. We called our breeder and she agreed to take him back. We returned him today to her and that is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. My baby is due any day and I have had to get rid of my other baby to protect him. I write you just to say thank you! We need more people in this world showing everyone that pits are not mean, it is all in how you raise them. Although, Busta no longer lives with us our breeder is going to keep us up to date on how he is doing. They have decided to keep him as their house dog. He is such an awesome dog! He will always be our dog and a shining light in our home that will be missed forever! I just wish the perception of pits were different. They are the most loving dogs I have ever been around and I grew up with dogs. Thank you again for mentioning them and loving them publicly so others can see that they are not all bad. I will always miss my Busta, but I know he will be happier where he is because he can run and play without someone wanting to kill him.
Thanks,
Kassie
03.06.08 @ 5:20 pm
Hi Rach,
I love the fact of the no kill shelter. I also love your picture with Isaboo. I have two Rottis and I know what it’s like for everyone to think your dog is a killer when he’s a big sweet gentle baby. People just dont get it, it’s how they are raised. There are people who get Rottis and Pits because they’re strong and loyal and will fight to the death and in return for their spectacular qualities they use them and make them mean. You can make any dog mean if you mis-treat them. I think people should have background checks and be licensed to own Rottis and Pits. Then the people who go through all of that are people who truly want the dog and will love them and take care of them. You have to get background checks to own a gun, licensed to drive a car. If you adopt a child you are checked in everyway. So why do we not take the same care with the animals?Very honestly, my Rottis have more integrity and loyalty than most human beings I’ve ever known. I’d rather spend my time with them than alot of people. It’s time we start making animal abuse a felony in this country. We need to start locking people up and punishing them the sameway they punish the animals instead of doing absolutely nothing. There is a fabulous organization I belong to called The Animal Legal Defense Fund. These lawyers defend animal abusers. Thank God people are finally starting to step up and are going to legally punish animal abusers. I love hearing you talk about Isaboo. Bring her on the show with you. She can be your cooking assistant. I love you and I love your show. You’ve got me loving to cook again. I’ll see you tomorrow at 9:00 AM on Channel 14. I look forward to your show every morning. I can’t get my day started without it. Thanks for all you do for us girls and for the animals.
03.08.08 @ 10:17 pm
What breed is Isaboo?
03.09.08 @ 1:29 am
Hi Rachael
First i want to say i love your show. I didn’t think it could get any better, until I saw ” cooking for your pets” show. Whoo Hoo, as a pet sitter I’am always making yummy treats for my four legged clients. Pupcakes with cream cheese topping, fruit salads with yogurt & honey dressing and of course Ice Cream for cool summertime treats.
Your show got even better when i saw Miss Isaboo. She is just one of the cutest pitty girls around. I also own pits (all rescued).
My boys Dude & Capone ( Red Nose pits) also enjoyed your show. I think they have a crush on Miss Isaboo..LOL
I just wanted to say paws down you are “AWESOME”
A fan forever.
Hug
Lisa Hurdiss
APBT are one of the coolest dogs on the planet.
03.09.08 @ 5:15 pm
Hi Rachael,
First of all I want to say that Isaboo was so cute!
I saw your show on March 8th in the evening. I loved the show about pets! I would like a copy of those recipe’s for my dog that you made on the show. And I forgot what the foods were that are bad for dogs. Could you please send me this information? Thank you much.
I love ALL your shows! You’re great!
Love,
Marilyn
03.09.08 @ 8:09 pm
Dear Rachel,
I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your show Cooking For You Pet. I own a beautiful male Pit Bull named Buster and he has the same coloring as Isabeau. She is beautiful. I am so happy to see celebrities with APBT’s because I go thru so much bull with people not liking my dog because of what he is. He is so sweet and lovable and I,m glad you show the public that they are great dogs. I think you are wonderful in every way and I enjoy watching you and trying all of your wonderful recipes and I look forward to trying out the dog recipes. Hey, maybe you should make a cook book for dogs and cats too.
Michele Colombi
03.10.08 @ 11:28 am
Dear Rachael: i just wanted to say thank you so much for putting your pitbull out there for everyone to see. my boyfriend has a fear of the breed due to stereotypes but as soon as he met my pitbull, Jack, he fell in love with the goof! Jack is the sweetest thing ever and i have such a hard time explaining to people that it’s the owner, not the breed of the dog. i mean, come on, he hides behind you when the doorbell rings!! once again, thank you. it’s nice to know someone in the spotlight isn’t letting them down. thank you.
03.13.08 @ 6:28 pm
hey rach,
izzy is so cute. i love pitbulls my whole life i have grown around them every dog my parents have had has been ab pitbull. my actually just lost the last one we had her name was licorice she past away from old age it was really very sad,,but she is hoping to one day find another dog.
03.14.08 @ 7:19 pm
Rachel,
I just saw your episode on “cooking for your dog.” We all love our dogs, they are family. Because of that, I think it is very wrong that you mentioned putting garlic in a recipe and breezing over the fact that it is “controversial,” and check your breed guidelines. Anything in the allium family–mostly onions, but garlic is in there too–can cause a very toxic blood problem in dogs–period–no breed specifics about it. You may have not had a problem, but people who follow you might be poisoning their believed pets. As a dog biscuit baker I take this issue very seriously, and, if an ingredient is “controversial,” I think you, as a role model, owe it to pet owners to simply avoid ANY item in question–do you want to find out the hard way that you were wrong? I’d like to see make a public announcement about it and try to correct your error so dogs stay healthy.
03.15.08 @ 4:11 am
Rachel, I just finished watching “Rachel Ray cooks for your pets”I have to say I really enjoyed it but the animal nutrition expert needs to learn more about cats,even in the wild cats eat grass I’ve even seen ferral cats eat alfalfa and meadow grass and every cat I have ever had loved fruit.The two babies I have now eat mangos, strawberries, peaches,apples,blueberries,sweet potatoes, corn,tomato soup, etc..My youngest Cali-mae even likes carmel corn but she won’t eat plain buttered popcorn.I just thought I should let you know and I also wanted to let you know I think you are totally AWESOME!!!! I love “Thirty Minute Meals” and “The Rachel Ray Show” you are absolutely gorgeous!!!! Sincerely, Jennifer Branscum , Boozer Kitty & Cali-Mae Litchfield,MN
03.16.08 @ 9:55 am
rachel
i have a part multise and love her dearly i like making her own treats, i can not find the boscotties and i want to make them. i love your show lots.
vergie
03.17.08 @ 11:50 am
Rachael: I want to thank you (belatedly) for featuring the “Bad Rap” organization on your show with regard to pitbulls. I, too, own a pitbull mix rescued from the shelter. She is sweet, trusting and the best dog I have ever had. Thank you for telling your audience that they are not inherently bad or evil. The piece was truly touching.
03.17.08 @ 7:26 pm
Dear Rachel,caught your natural recipes for dogs but missed some of the toxic foods-are onions? any other nuts? or anything else?
We are so much alike,I ALSO HATE TO BAKE because of the measuring,but LOVE to cook.We also have no human children-Laddie Boy is almost 4,golden & chow;Pennies from Heaven is 2,Boxer & Border Collie.This is our happy family!Our boys & girls even get have their own prepared meals!
DOGS RULE!!!!!!!!
Susan Essman
03.17.08 @ 8:25 pm
Dear Rachel,
I must admit that I have never watched your show..I don’t watch much television. Someone emailed me the segment you did with Johnny Justice and the lady from Bad Rap. I was moved to tears. As a Pit Bull owner and advocate for the breed, I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have been involved with Pit Bull rescue for 5 years now and it is not an easy task with BSL popping up everywhere and the bad press pit bulls get. If you ever get the chance it would be wonderful if you could do a segment on BSL. I am now a devoted fan of you and your show. You ROCK!
03.18.08 @ 12:17 pm
I am glad you support the cuase to do away with bans of pitbulls, I have three of my own and 2 kids who love them. They are gorgeous dogs and are very specials animals in my family. Thanks so much for you help.
03.18.08 @ 5:36 pm
like your shows Elaine
03.18.08 @ 5:37 pm
Like your shows/presentations Elaine
03.24.08 @ 11:34 am
Good Morning, I’m trying to find the recipes for the dog treats you had on tv. Thanks S
03.24.08 @ 6:58 pm
Hi Rachael,
I am so glad that you own a pitbull and promote them in a postive way. So many people have the wrong idea about these dogs. The media makes them out to be such monsters, when they are really sweet loving dogs. I breed pitbulls. I would love for you to attend a dog show sometime if you can ever get away from your busy schedule. Oh and I am a big fan of yours and always have been. I love the show on food network where you go out and eat on a budget that show is fab ! Good luck in all your future endeavors !
*Chasity*
03.26.08 @ 8:37 am
Hi Rachael,
I am only 9 yers old but I watch your show all the time!! You are such a great inspiration for me. I love to cook just like you. That is a WONDERFUL picture of John Isaboo and you!!! I think that what you are doing to support pitbulls is awesome! I volunteer at a shelter here in Ohio called Circle Tail and I love dogs just as much as you do. Your cookbook Cooking Rocks! 30 Minute Meals for Kids is so so so so COOL!!! You are a great person and cook! Thanks for being my inspiration!!!
Love,
Caroline Conway age 9
03.26.08 @ 9:14 pm
To Rachael and her pets and all other pet oweners> I can make a laminated paper mache of your dog from your photo.. check out ebay store Treehouse at Affordable Prices or etsy.com ( User ID oscoff).. they really are great will be glad to supply reference. thanks Joanne
03.28.08 @ 12:24 am
Hi Rachael,
I love your show, it rocks..I just got into wanting to learn to cook, sad huh? lol..I just wanted to thank you for standing up for the pit bulls, and loving them..The tears are rolling down my cheeks as I write this…I had a pitbull named Sadie, she looked exactly like your dog, but she was lighter in color.. She was my baby, spoiled rotten, and so smart..She was gentle and even grandma loved her..she was just 2 and a half, somewhat still a pup to me..Jan 9th 2007 I slipped in a store and fell..Long story short, I went to the er for x rays…Three hours later I was still there, and my older sister and her son came to the E.R…..They had been crying.. My sister took my mothers hand and said” Mom I dont know how to tell you this, but your house just burned down.”then she looked at me and said “Sis I’m so sorry we couldnt get sadie out!!!!” My heart died right there in that E.R….Its been a year since I lost her to the fire, but my heart still feels like it was yesterday…..Mom got me min pin (small dobberman) In case anything else happend they could get her out…I love her, but its not the deep love and connection I had with Sadie..She’d crawl up in my lap when she wanted a kiss and lay her face and muzzle right on my lips til I gave her all the kisses she wanted..
Well thanks for the ear, and thanks for loving the breed..I really want another one, but I cant find any good breeders…oh and thanks for teaching me how to cook..love Mary
03.28.08 @ 2:54 pm
Actually this is about one of your shows that I recently saw and do not know how to find the right responding point. I watched the show of the animal shelter that burned down and was devistated by it. Recently a friend of mine lost his dog of 12 years and another friend posted this poem. I thought it would be good to pass it on:
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
Author Unknown
04.03.08 @ 10:32 am
Rach,
I just wanted to say that I think what you have done not only with your shows and magazine are wonderful, but also for the dogs in the world are wonderful. Isaboo is lucky to have parents like you and John. I have lost several pets in my life and so I started a website for people to post memorials for free for pets and humans. Anyone is welcome to post a memorial and the site is located at http://www.angel-hearts.org. I have lost three dogs since Oct 2006, the last one being Jan. 14th this year. I hope that anyone that wishes to post a memorial will feel free to do so for a pet or human. Bless you Rach for all you do for us. Caring paws, Nancy
04.07.08 @ 10:59 am
Hey Rach,
Have just started today reading your blog, pretty cool site, keep up the Great work you are doing on being an Advocate for the Pit. Your Izzboo looks just like my Marla, she is only 4 months old but a Very smart and loving companion. I just purchased another, he is 7 weeks old and a bundle of Joy. I hate to see the bad rap that these enjoyable and loving pets get. The Michael Vick story had me in tears, and when I started telling my husband about it, the tears came back again and I couldn’t hardly tell him. I love my pits, and it is terrible in a Free society that I have to keep them under wraps. There is a pit safety law in our community, we have to carry 150,000.00 insurance policy that is an extra add on to our home owners policy. What is so bad is this can be any breed of dog! Sure these are a powerful breed,its just a small handful of Non law abiding citizens that make them bad. Please keep up the good work at helping these loving animals get what is due to them. They are great companions. If ya need any help, I am very willing to help in the campaign. Give your loving babies a hug and kiss from Marla and baby Max.
Love Ya Girl!!!!
Debi
04.20.08 @ 5:46 pm
Rach,
You are awesome…I had followed you from your beginings doing the traveling show…
You ‘re spectacularly REAL…
God Bless you..I never write to celebrities..but you are so inspirational..that watching chefography made me do that..
I’m really happy to see a wonderful woman like you, making it BIG and been an example in society..
God Bless YOU!
04.23.08 @ 2:53 pm
Now as to the letter on march 14th by leslie, she needs to get her facts straight and appologize to you. After I read the article I called my vet and he said garlic in small amounts won’t hurt any animal. He said the garlic helps to prevent fleas. I fed it to my dogs and it never hurt them any. I didn’t give them a whole lot of it. If I was cooking and used it they got some of what I was cooking. Keep up your good work on the show and take care of that beautiful baby of yours(izzaboo). She is a very beautiful dog. Again thank you for being you. Love Ya C.J.
04.30.08 @ 8:20 am
Hey,
I have most of your books and am anxiously awaiting for the Yum-O one. My family is made up of 3 dogs. I was really inspired by the special on pet food you had and I would love a book dedicated to dog recipes. One with recipes that are healthy for what dogs need everday, a book that has recipes that are researched and vet approved with the right amount of protein, fat, carbs, vitamins and minerals. I look online, but am uncomfortable just cooking a recipe that someone justs posts. I want to make sure I am giving my babies the best food possible.
Thanks again for all your inspiration.
Tyne
05.06.08 @ 7:35 pm
Hello All, I need your help! I have a diabetic dog a 4 yr old min-pin…my little precious girl! One one of your past shows you had a VET who told you not to give your dog garlic or onion…I remember you saying you would just have to rub the bowl at least! lol Anyway so many recipes for home cooked food for our canine friends include garlic…never onion but so many times garlic…wondered if you got a second opinion on that…if not if you would be able to talk to that Vet to see if is really as bad as she made it sound…don’t want any more problems for my little Zoe. If someone would just jot me an email about this to settle it once and for all I would be so appreciative! I love you and your show BTW! Debb
06.05.08 @ 11:18 pm
hey rach, this is the first time i ever have even looked up a shows website but i really respect all you do for your community, I really love your dog izzy adorable i have a pug frechbull dog boxer mix names flicka she is awsome and playfull, i think all dogs are beautoful and i really like pitbulls as you may or may not know in ontario where i live pitbulls are banned ands it is so sad because dogs that are amazing are being put down do to the ignorance of others and the inability for people to relax they are dogs for more patient and knowledgeable dog owners not 20 yr old punks that think the dog makes them look tough,,,,, But i just wanted to post that you are a very admirable person, and beautiful inside and out, Cristal age 19 Oil City Ontario
06.27.08 @ 11:00 am
Hi Rachael… this has nothing to do with the picture above, I just have a question for you..I sent you a couple of “SCRUBBIES” that I made and wanted you to try, I have not heard anything from you if you liked them or not, or for that matter if you even got them.Please let me know, thank you and my husband and I love your show, we watch it everyday. Keep up the good work and Happy Cooking !!!
07.05.08 @ 10:30 am
hey Rachael. that pic was SO CUTE! I’m glad Isaboo is with a fanominal owner! (you!)
bye Rach
07.15.08 @ 2:35 pm
Dear Racheal,
I am 12. I love your show and your dog. I would love to meet your dog(and you). I Am raising a guide dog puppy in training. His name is Jet.Sometimes Jet is a handfull and I want to give up, but it is my responsability to help prepare him forhis chalenges later on in life. He can go everywhere with me including planes, shops, malls, my school and alot of other cool places.We live in California and he is yet to go on a plane, but I look forward to the day he will. His Birthday is this Saturday. Do you have any doggie recipes for him? Anyway, I can relate to what you said today by playing hard and then dropping to the floor for hours. I think you should include Isaboo in your show more.
From Emily Monroe
07.28.08 @ 11:36 am
Just wanted to say “atta girl” for establishing your animal rescue and pet food ventures. As ‘hosts’ to two rescue dogs, a 3 legged Sheltie named Tripod (lightning fast in spite of the missing leg) and a Wirehair/Maltese mix named Tessa, we’re strong believers and supporters of animal rescue operations and those, like you, who go above and beyond in such efforts. A big ‘Thank You’ from all of us includint Tripod and Tessa.
Dave and Pam