Wendy Diamond is a cause-related entrepreneur whose accomplishments include two best-selling cookbooks that rose over $500,000 for homeless charities: A Musical Feast, featuring the recipes of musical artists such as Madonna and Steven Tyler, and An All-Star Feast, which features the favorite meals of various athletes, including Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter. She was also elected into the 1998-99 Rockefeller Foundation Corporation Leadership Program. She is an active supporter/fundraiser for homeless people and pets. Born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, studied at Pine Manor College, Boston and now resides in New York City.

Ms. Diamond also practices what she preaches. After adopting her rescue cat, Pasha, along with a rescued white Maltese named Lucky, she used her natural spirit, charm, and business acumen and ventured off to start an animal lifestyle magazine and website called Animal Fair (fairness to animals). It is the first lifestyle media company for animal lovers in support of animal rescue. Animal Fair is dedicated to highlighting non-profit animal organizations, giving them the opportunity to tell their inspirational stories and to provide contact information so that our readers can become involved. When Animal Fair launched in 1999, 11 million animals were killed in shelters. This year the number has decreased to 5 million! Charlize Theron, Beyonce, Diane Lane, Halle Berry, Renee Zellweger, and Drew Barrymore have all graced the cover with their rescued animals.

Wendy Diamond and her dog Lucky are frequent pet contributors to the Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Good Morning America and media outlets around the world. She has appeared in and on Forbes, Time Magazine, The View, New York Times, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Vogue, CNN, CBS’ Early Show, Oprah, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Philadelphia Enquirer, Extra, MTV, VH1, Extra, E!, New York Post, Daily News, London Times, Hello Magazine and local media outlets all over the world .

Wendy and her Lucky Diamond Productions are Executive Producers and Creator of the of the NBC pilot Mutt Makeover, Executive Producer and Host of Paws for Style Special on Fox and co-produced and hosted Lucky Travels on Animal Planet. Both Lucky and Wendy were Judges on WE Network’s America’s Cutest Puppy. In Search Of Puppy Love – Wendy’s first documentary at the Boston and Cancun Film Festivals. Based on their Yappy Hour rescue tour that raised over $200,000 for animal rescue.

They just wrapped on their first acting role in the independent film Goy Band. Currently Wendy and Lucky are judges on CBS’ America’s Top Dog (American Idol for Pets) summer primetime series!

Wendy Diamond’s books, How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs and How to Understand Women Through Their Cats were best sellers! Her next humor book How to Train your boss to Roll over will be out this Spring. She signed a deal with Random House for 2009 her lifestyle book – Diamonds are a dogs best friend , 21st Century Guide to living with your dog.

She is currently Chairperson of the Katrina Pet Memorial Fund – Groundbreaking August 30, 2008.

Blog Entries by Wendy Diamond

What You Can Learn From Your Cat

Posted November 11, 2009 | 02:44 PM (EST)


They enjoy the simple things: sleeping, eating, and meowing, so you will be surprised to discover that we can learn a lot from cats! I know from experience that cats are difficult to train, but learning from them can be a lot simpler. The new book Chicken Soup for the...

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor And Animal Advocate

Posted November 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM (EST)


Leonardo Dicaprio has been interested in animals since he was a kid. Before his acting career, one of his dreams was to travel the world and see all of its disappearing species. Now, as an adult, he's using his star power to help fight to save those species he read...

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Winterizing Your Home And Pet!

Posted November 4, 2009 | 11:52 AM (EST)


When Jack Frost "nips" at your nose, he really bites hard! Certainly you don't want a sick puppy. Best to prepare your four-legged loved ones from the winter cold.

1. If your dog sleeps outside, a weatherproof dog-house is a must! Your furry friend's home should be able to...

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Howl-oween Pet Costume Party Full of Canine Celebrities

Posted October 29, 2009 | 04:44 PM (EST)


The biggest newsmakers of the year were out in full force! Host Lucky Diamond "floated" in as the infamous "Balloon Boy," Fox News' Lauren Sivan and Rick Leventhal earned their wings as hero Captain "Sully" Sullenberger and his flight attendant, with their little dog, Spanx, as the pesky bird that...

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Boo! Pet Costumes and Halloween Safety

Posted October 6, 2009 | 06:20 PM (EST)


Halloween is a great time to dress your furry friend in adorable costumes and parade them around in all of their outfitted glory. But, we must remember that while they may be Count Dogula, our best friend is not always thinking of safety. There are several Halloween safety tips that...

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Choosing a Vet You'll Both Love

Posted October 3, 2009 | 11:20 AM (EST)


Don't wait until an emergency arises--pets should visit the vet once a year to make sure they are healthy and up to date on their vaccinations

Follow these simple steps to select the best vet for you and yours.

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Fellow pet owners are...

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Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Pets in a Ruff Economy

5 Comments | Posted August 18, 2009 | 03:55 PM (EST)


Animal shelters across the country are reporting being inundated with dogs and cats being given up by families who say they can no longer afford them. Here are some fun, healthy and easy ways to save money on your pets until the fiscal crunch is over! If you have any...

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The Scoop on Dog Poop!

4 Comments | Posted August 12, 2009 | 02:17 PM (EST)


Because scooping poop is one of the least glamorous jobs a pet parent must do, it is important to reduce the actual scooping time so you have more time for the, you know, glamorous stuff. But when faced with such a variety of scoopers, a pet parent can get down...

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Keeping Your Pet's Pearly Whites, White!

Posted August 4, 2009 | 11:22 AM (EST)


Our pets beg for a lot of things, but rarely do we hear them bark or purr for us to brush their teeth. Oral hygiene is just important with our pets as it is with ourselves and without proper dental care, by age three 70-80% of cats and dogs will...

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Top 5 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Pet

2 Comments | Posted July 29, 2009 | 04:37 PM (EST)


Some Dogs and Cats are Cuter When Overweight, But is it Healthy?

Ever since the ban of trans-fat in New York City, conquering obesity in humans has won a major battle, but what about your pets? In 2008, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Study found that 50% of cats...

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You Can't Have a Kitty Without the Litter -- Analyzing What Litters Work and Why

2 Comments | Posted July 21, 2009 | 11:15 AM (EST)


According to a 2008 APPMA study there are 88.3 million cats in the United States, one in every three homes in the United States. But it doesn't matter if you have one, four or 100 cats (which is shockingly legal in New York State), every cat needs litter to do...

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Dogs, To Be Or Not to Be -- Dressed!

5 Comments | Posted July 16, 2009 | 12:31 PM (EST)


In 1999, when I created the premier lifestyle magazine and website (animalfair.com) I wanted to kick it off with a loud bark. We created and produced the first ever pet fashion show, Paws For Style, to raise money and awareness for animal rescue. A-list designers that have donned the...

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Lucky Will Remember The Time

Posted July 1, 2009 | 02:46 PM (EST)


Words cannot begin to express the sadness we faced globally this week, we lost some amazingly special souls, animal lovers, and truly talented individuals. Lucky and I, along with Animal Fair Media, would like to express our deepest condolences to the friends and families of the late (and forever great)...

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Dogs Make A Big Splash

4 Comments | Posted June 26, 2009 | 03:56 PM (EST)


Some dogs love to doggie paddle and some don't. While Labs, Golden Retrievers, and Portuguese Water Dogs are natural born swimmers, there are many breeds of dog that prefer dry land. Due to their short legs, heavy bodies, and respiratory problems, Pugs and Bull Dogs aren't swimmers. Dogs with short,...

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Lucky Helps One Kid, One World & One Funny Fido!

Posted June 12, 2009 | 05:04 PM (EST)


Lucky attended the 8th annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon this week where she ran into Rachael Ray! Amidst all the barking and tail wagging, Ray accepted the North Shore Animal League's President's Award for Humanitarian Excellence. Lucky was a little bummed Rachael's dog, Isaboo, wasn't there to play, but settled...

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Hightailing Travel With Your Pet

Posted June 9, 2009 | 03:16 PM (EST)


Summertime is here and traveling with your pup can be tail-wagging fun! Hotels, car rentals, and airlines have discounted rates during the summer and have launched programs making it easier to travel with your pet! Animal Fair Magazine, released The Fifth Annual CESAR® Five Dog Bone Awards honoring companies...

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Lucky Finds Her Prince Charming in Prince Harry

Posted June 2, 2009 | 06:38 PM (EST)


Lucky and I dropped by the New York League of Humane Voters City Council event and listened to politicians jockeying for top-dog positions such as mayor, public advocator, city controller, public advocate and city council. They gathered at this political dog run along with concerned New Yorkers, ready to...

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Lucky's Summer Lovin' BBQ Do's and Don'ts!

Posted May 29, 2009 | 03:23 PM (EST)


Lucky and I hope you had a fantastic Memorial Day that was full of festive company and yummy BBQ food (veggie for me and non-veggie for Lucky) to kick the summer season 2009 off right! We have put together some great tips for your next BBQ extravaganza! Gathering your family,...

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Lucky Savors A Taste For Candy & Causes!

Posted May 18, 2009 | 06:13 PM (EST)


Lucky and I practiced our dance steps under the stars at the DanceGiving fundraiser at the fabulous Tribeca Rooftop in lower Manhattan. DanceGiving benefits the extraordinary non-profit organization Bpeace, a group dedicated to helping women in Afghanistan and Rwanda recovering from war. We sincerely support Bpeace because we...
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White House Pet Correspondent Lucky Sees Stars & Stripes!

1 Comments | Posted May 13, 2009 | 05:57 PM (EST)


WOOF! Did Lucky & I have one eventful week! First stop in New York City was Bidawee's Gala on the Green (as in Central Park's Tavern On The Green) where we ran into supermodel Paulina Porizkova, judge on America's Next Top Model (wife of Cars singer Rick Ocasek) and an...

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