FairyTail Pet Care's Interview on Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez & Kit Hoover!
In February, we were invited to do a segment on Access Hollywood so people could learn more about our wedding pet care services & the adoption program we created with our local Humane Society. We got to share how we started FairyTail Pet Care back in 2015 & created the first wedding pet care company. We talked to the hosts about what to expect from a wedding dog handler.
FairyTail Goes to Hollywood!
Well, Universal Studios technically, but it definitely felt like Hollywood!
In February, we were invited to do a segment on Access Hollywood so people could learn more about our wedding pet care services & the adoption program we created with our local Humane Society.
We got to share how we started FairyTail Pet Care back in 2015 & created the first wedding pet care company. We also talked to the hosts about what couple’s can expect from a wedding dog handler.
They even asked about our Dog of Honor™ Videography services, which is a wedding video from the perspective of the couple’s dog! We’ve got hundreds of examples on our YouTube channel if you want to get lost in all of the sweet moments from our past weddings.
We were not the only ones invited though!
We brought along four adoptable dogs with us to enjoy a day out of the shelter & to be treated like Stars!
Not only was it great socialization for the pups, we got to tell all the viewers a little more about the adoptable dogs in hopes that they would find their forever homes.
To learn more about including adoptable dogs or kittens in your next event, check out our Yappily Ever After program.
We arrived at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay while the sun was rising & packed up the chosen four into our cars for the drive to Universal Studios where Access Holly wood was taping for a few days. The volunteers at the shelter arrived before we did to give the pups a nice bath, breakfast & get them completely prepped for our departure.
We pulled up to the valet with the VIPs (Very Important Pups) & were escorted to the backstage area. We were welcomed with open arms & the pups got some amazing socialization with all the new friends.
The pups were taken to their fitting room areas to find the paw-fect outfit for their TV debut. They had all different sizes, colors, fabrics prepared to choose from & after a few minutes they were all ready for their close ups.
We got ourselves mic’d up & excited for this opportunity! We were brought on stage & seated in front of the cameras. Then, we met our hosts - Mario Lopez & Kit Hoover! We chatted for a few minutes while the crew got ready & then they called Action.
Check out below to see how the segment all came together:
At the time of recording, all the dogs were available for adoption. If you’re interested in learning more about any of the pups & to see if they’re still available then visit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s website.
Photo by Regina as the Photographer
If you’re planning an event & would like to learn more about our dog event services & dog wedding services,
then click here to find a FairyTail location nearest you!
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Meet the Founders: Kelly & Ilana
Best friends since they were 13, Kelly & Ilana started FairyTail Pet Care, the nation’s 1st wedding pet care company, in 2015. They rescued their dogs, Cooper; Rowdie; & Grizzie, while college roommates & later incorporated them into the FairyTail logo!
Learn more about their story & how they made their dream of bringing ‘paws-itivity’ to the wedding industry across the nation a reality.
Photo by: AGold Pet Photography
Why Do So Many Couples Want to Include Their Dog in Their Wedding?
We are asked often why couples incorporate their pups into their wedding. If you’re a dog person, then you already know the answer to this, but for those that might not fully understand what it is we do & why couples utilize our service, we’re here with some insight.
Couples including their dog in their wedding is nothing new necessarily, but in the past few years it has become much more popular.
We are asked often why couples incorporate their pups into their wedding. If you’re a dog person, then you already know the answer to this, but for those that might not fully understand what it is we do & why couples utilize our service, we’re here with some insight.
Photo credit: Marc Edwards Photographs
When we first started our “wedding day pet care” company in 2015, there was not one other business offering this service in the US.
(During our initial research way back when, we discovered just one company in Italy that seemed to be offering something similar to ours)
We were inspired while working in events at a hotel, realizing how many people wanted to have their dog as a part of their celebration, but the logistics of it all left them too overwhelmed to make it happen. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard someone say “I wish you were around when we got married!”.
We KNEW this was a thing, couples wanted their furry best friends to be a part of their day, but there were no solutions for how to get them to & from the venue, or for who would take responsibility for them or how to ensure Fido was well behaved around Mom’s beautiful white dress. That’s when the lightbulb went off.
WE could be the solution.
Photo credit: Cami Z Photography
We put our dream job into action when two close relatives were each set to be married within the same year. It all started to click when we made plans for their individual pups, one that was an older, gentle soul named Denver & the other a hyper, very excitable puppy named Harper.
We realized each wedding day would be different, each pet’s personality unique & their involvement in the day would vary.
When each respective wedding day rolled around, we were confronted with something we never could have fully anticipated; the IMPACT the pup’s presence would have on not only the couple, but on the bridal party, the guests & even the vendors!
Photo credit: Pezz Photo
Emotions on a wedding day are at an all time high - hope, excitement, fear of the unknown all wrapped up into this new & mysterious feeling. While the pup may not know exactly what this day represents - some are even adorably certain the day is about them - they do pick up on these emotions & it’s our experience, that they tend to just innately know exactly what it is we need.
We’ll never forget the moment before Harper walked down the aisle five years ago. You could feel the anticipation as the groom nervously awaited his bride, tears beginning to well up as the eyes of every guest rested on him, that is until his pup came strutting down. Harper made it a point to say “hello” to all of her friends, but saved the best for last when she was finally able to give a few much needed kisses to her Dad. It was a brief, but profound moment that brought an uncontrollable smile to everyone in the room.
And now that our sweet Denver has passed, the photos of him in his tuxedo looking so content with his Mom & Dad are irreplaceable & will help preserve precious memories for an eternity. Nothing can compare to the love that was shared on that special day & we are so grateful he was there to celebrate with the entire family.
You see, a dog is much more to many of us than just a pet.
They are FAMILY. They are our best friends.
One of the first questions we ask when meeting a new potential client is, “Did one of you bring your pup into the relationship or did you get them together?”. For so many, their dog was their first love, their baby. For others, they may have helped create an unbreakable bond that strengthened one’s relationship, leading to the realization they are in fact ready for the next step.
Photo credit: Ocean Bound Media
They bring an incomparable joy to the room, prompting us to slow down & simply live in the present moment. A tongue-out, tail-wagging reminder that we are exactly where we’re supposed to be.
Throughout all of life’s ups & downs, twists & turns, our pup’s unwavering love is always at our side, a lovable constant in an ever-changing world.
And, in our opinion, it’s exactly that kind of love should be brought to & recognized on one’s wedding day because, frankly, there is nothing else like it.
Photo credit: Monika Gauthier
