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by Barbara Jayne G Girls” Lick Magazine: Laura, Lick Magazine has dedicated an entire issue to you because you are a force to be reckoned with in the most positive and incredible way. Inquiring minds want to know, “Why Pets?”
Even at the age of 3 I already knew my calling of strutting our stuff as mommy and fur baby throughout Elizabeth, NJ. LM: It seems that this visual of you as an adorable tot just a few years old with the doggie in the baby stroller foretells your future. Was getting into the pet business by plan or accident?
Laura Gianna: My first love was musical theater. Unfortunately, my vocal cords were damaged after an operation and I could no longer sing. Enter into my life the fabulous “Gianna” my fur baby. I channeled all of my creativity into entering small scale fur baby contests for rescues and hospice work. After several years of always winning they kindly asked me to stop entering the contests. Please come and support only. LM: How did you develop a special connection with animals and in the hearts of those that strut the pet fashion runway across the USA?! LG: I developed a bond with animals because they love you unconditionally and don’t ask for much in return. I have a special connection with animals and those that strut their stuff on the runway because G Girl is a family.
LG: Accident.
LM: Why “G” Girls? What’s in a name?
LG: “G Girl” was chosen because it was named after my dog, “Gianna” and no one was doing these kinds of events in country clubs. It is a neutral name and no one would ever suspect it was a fur baby event until after I landed an upscale venue.
LM: Tell us about “Gianna?”
LG: “Gianna” is the wind beneath my wings. She is my inspiration and my heart fur baby. She is the best of our G Girl Family. Included in the G Girl family are not only my own fur babies but the fur babies of my entourage. My fur babies include “Little Gabriella,” the “Little G Girl” who “Gianna” is grooming to one day take over the title position of “G Girl.” We also have “Leonardo” the singing Pawvarotti, “Gisella,” the class clown who really does not like to venture out. All of my babies are rescues.
LM: Who was your first pet? LG: My first fur baby was a black Poodle.
LM: Was it the doggie in the stroller photo?
LG: Yes. LM: Tell us about this wonderful vintage photo. LG: His name was Alex and he was named after “Alexander Hamilton.”
LM: When did you start?
LG: I started in the fur baby world 12 years ago and G Girl came to be 7 years ago just for fun and the LLC was created almost 4 years ago. 113
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