By BEN BLANKENSHIP
For the Stafford County Sun
Published: August 27, 2008

STAFFORD — Memo to political promoters in this election season: If you want to draw a big crowd, go to the dogs. That did the trick last Sunday for Laurie Williams, owner of Pup ‘N Iron Fitness and Learning Center off U.S. 1 in central Stafford. A reception she sponsored there that afternoon for fellow contestants in CBS’s weekly “Greatest American Dog” reality show drew hundreds of dogs and their companions to see the TV stars..

Reality show dogs pay visit to Stafford

Laurie Williams, holding her dog, Andrew, talks with Micheal Faulk during the benefit event yesterday in Stafford.

Stars from CBS reality show “Greatest American Dog” shine in Stafford

Date published: 8/25/2008

By PAMELA GOULD

DOZENS of paw-parazzi descended on Stafford County yesterday, eager to capture three of this season’s stars of what some local viewers called a doggone good family show.

Andrew reveled in the high-pitched screams.

Leroy twisted off his necktie to bask in the spotlight.

And Preston paraded through the crowd, charming onlookers as only a true Casanova can.

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Meet the “b!tches” of Canine Academy- Teresa, Laurie & Laura- from Greatest American Dog!  Laurie & Andrew, Teresa & Leroy, and Laura & Preston will mingle with fans, answer questions, even dish about the other contestants,  in the name of charity at Pup ‘N Iron in Fredericksburg, VA from 2pm-4pm.   The contestants will be on hand to sign “pawtographs,” take photos, and perform tricks and stunts with their dogs at this charity event.  A small (or large) donation to help Friends Fur Life Pet Sanctuary finance and build their no-kill shelter is requested from all participants!

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Come pawty with America’s favorite “ma & paw” this weekend!  Laura & Preston, along with Greatest American Dog cast mates (and best friends!) Teresa & Leroy, will be guest hosting a Doggy Pool Party to benefit The Animal Cancer Foundation.  Dawgs, grab your favorite humans and come down to NOVA Animal Swim Center in Middleburg, VA for a fun-filled afternoon of swimming & num num’s…The lil PUNKnHEAD and his mom flew all the way from California for this, and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to play with all of you pawtastic east coast fur-riends!
Click HERE to download the INVITATION

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Greatest American Dog - Bye Bye Bella Starlet

Houston Dog Blog
-Ryan Rice (and Isabella)
August 21, 2008

Last night, on  Greatest American Dog, we FINALLY said goodbye to Beth Joy and Bella Starlet. In my mind, they should have gone a long time ago!  At the beginning of the show we see Beth Joy thanking Travis for throwing hottie Laura under the bus.

Travis saw the need to defend Beth Joy’s “love” of Bella Starlet.  Bella Starlet showed her gratitude in a different way — by snapping at, and almost biting Travis.  Karma Mr. T!!

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