4/6/2023 0 Comments Mutt and joeIt’s free, fun and easy to sign up for Strut Your Mutt and start fundraising to support the work of your favorite animal organization. Support your favorite animal group with Strut Your Mutt And I'm looking forward to coming out to the Sanctuary in 2022 with my family. I love Best Friends, and I'm so happy to be part of Strut Your Mutt this year. That poor cat that comes into my house with 12 dogs would be like, “What have you got me into?” I couldn't do it to them. It’s just that, at this point, I'm too far gone. The Gatto Pups are stars and I love them for it although, one may have tried to bite Sal. I was very proud of my puppies that they were able to handle the celebrity life. Since the dogs have appeared in Impractical Jokers many times, do you have a favorite story about them being on the show? I've also had one rescue on the road with my LovePup Spumoni, who stole my heart while I was doing a show in Las Vegas. They range from the Animal Care Centers on NYC here in New York, where I've rescued a bunch, to Animal Haven and North Shore Animal League. ![]() There are a group of rescues that I work with in New York, and I've also rescued on the road. Where do your rescued pups come from and how have they found their way to you? I also name them all after Italian desserts and foods because I love them and I love food. I can't imagine my house without the craziness of these dogs. Once I started rescuing animals and realizing how appreciative they were and how loving they were and how you could make a true difference, it became part of my life. After we got our first dog, Cannoli, and she had a lot of health issues, we did some research and educated ourselves. I have to credit my wife Bessy for opening my eyes to the problems with puppy mills. How did you get involved with animal rescue? I think it's a really smart and fun way to raise awareness for the dogs and all other animals that need rescuing. In 2018, I had such a fun time with my family (at Strut Your Mutt in New York City), and I really enjoy Best Friends as an organization. What made you want to be part of Strut Your Mutt this year? In the following interview, Joe discusses his dogs, his motivation for participating in Strut Your Mutt and what happened behind the scenes on an episode of Impractical Jokers. They’re also featured in his book The Dogfather because, Joe says, they rule the house. The Gatto Pups Pack, Joe’s Strut Your Mutt team was put together in honor of his 12 rescued dogs, all named after Italian desserts. ![]() Last year’s event raised more than $1.5 million. ![]() The annual Strut Your Mutt event returns this year October 23 with a virtual fundraiser that allows pet lovers across the country to raise money for their favorite participating shelter, rescue group or animal welfare organization. That’s why he’s the official Strut Your Mutt spokesperson this year, with help from his rescued pups. Joe Gatto, star of Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index, not only loves a good laugh, but he really loves dogs (all 12 of them).
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