Get a glimpse at the most personal sides of some of the biggest, animal-loving celebrities and their furry friends at North Shore Animal League America’s DogCatemy Awards Gala at Capital in New York City on November 29th, 2006. In unscripted short movies celebrities give viewers a funny and touching look into their personal lives with their most trusted friends. The evening will include a film screening, an award ceremony and live entertainment.

Here are just some of the short movies that are competing in the League’s DogCatemy Awards:

-Model and TV-host Beth Ostrosky with her beloved bulldog Bianca

-NBC’s Brian Williams and his 13 year-old League rescue dog Lucy

-TV personality Lisa Gastineau and her daughter’s pampered Chihuahuas

-FOX’s Jodi Applegate’s therapy dog, and you won’t believe what Jodi is wearing

-Supermodel Kim Alexis’ house of not only cats but a few porky pigs as well

-Actress and Producer Anna Deavere Smith and her dog Memphis in an everyday life setting

-Queer Eye’s Jai Rodriquez’s cultured pooch

-Child actress Hallie Kate Eisenberg and her special team of rescued dogs and cats

-House M.D. actress Lisa Edelstein’s special relationship with her pooch

Other celebrities submitting short movies and attending include the Barbi Twins, Comedian Victoria Jackson, CBS’s Debbye Turner and many more.

The awards presentation will include Best Paw-Formance, Best Supporting Human, Best Ensemble Pack and Best Dogumentary.

All proceeds from the DogCatemy Awards will support North Shore Animal League America’s mission of rescuing pets throughout the world and finding them loving homes.

Wanna go? For tickets log on to: North Shore Animal League or call 516-812-7271