Today is National Pet Day, which encourages people to pay extra special attention to animals. Front Row asked ESPN commentators and executives to share photos with their pets and explain how they plan to celebrate National Pet Day.
Andy Hall, Anna Negron, Gracie Blackburn, Kimberly Jarvis, Diane Lamb, and Molly Mita contributed to this post.
SC anchor Jaymee Sire and Orange Tabby “Mays”
Sire: “Mays is a rescue kitty from San Francisco. Being that he is orange and was born in San Francisco, it seemed only fitting to name him after the [baseball Hall of Famer] great Willie Mays. While he can be difficult at times (like when you’re trying to do a quick photo shoot for Front Row), he is the most loving and hilarious cat I’ve ever owned. He will be getting spoiled with lots of his favorite treats on National Pet Day, along with a shout out on Instagram. He even has his own IG account, @MisForMays, so give him a follow!”
Mike & Mike co-host Mike Greenberg and Australian Labradoodle “Phoebe”
Greenberg: “Phoebe and I will spend the day, as always, rooting for our favorite teams and doing whatever we can to help them win.”
SC anchor Jay Crawford and his Golden Retrievers “Laila” and “Maddie”
Crawford: “National Pet Day is the perfect time to pamper the pups! Our golden girls, Laila and Maddie will get extra treats for the special day.”
SC anchor Antonietta “Toni” Collins with “Nolan Ryan Collins”
Collins: “Here with little Nolan Ryan Collins, He’s a mutt/rescue. Not sure exactly what breed but we know he has Terrier in him. Nolan Ryan was named after our favorite pitcher The Ryan Express, Nolan Ryan). Given our favorite team is the Rangers, we will celebrate National Pet Day watching the Rangers take on the Angels and definitely some peanut butter doggie treats; I’ll pass on those. I’ll let him feast on that!”
College GameDay basketball analyst Jay Williams with plot hound and pitbull “Denzel Washington”
ESPN SVP, Event & Studio Production, Stephanie Druley with Clumber Spaniel, “Mr. Willoughby”
Druley has four dogs: Elizabeth, a 9-year-old Shihtzu; Penelope, an 8-year-old Shihtzu; Lucy, a 5-year-old Clumber Spaniel; Mr. Willoughby, a 4-year-old Clumber Spaniel. Druley: [“On National Pet Day], I will be in Bristol missing my pack. Maybe we can FaceTime!”
SC anchor Nicole Briscoe and Golden Retriever “Charlie”
Briscoe has two dogs and two cats (see the last panel for one of her cats). Briscoe: “[Charlie and I will] celebrate National Pet Day with excessive cuddles, ball-chasing, and an abundance of baby food scraps thrown on the floor.”
SEC Network host Peter Burns, his wife Lauren and Corgis “Saban” and “Peyton”
Burns: “Every day is National Pet Day with these two. Lucky to have them in my life.”
ESPN the Fellowship Recipient Adrienne Lawrence and “Maverick”
Lawrence: “Maverick is presumed part-Burmese. [On National Pet Day], I’ll let Mav play in the shower. My little guy loves water – thinks he’s a dog.”
SC anchor, sub-Saharan Africa, Phil Murphy, and Aussie shepherd/catahoula leopard mix “Quincy”
Murphy: “I’m not a coffee drinker, but Quincy loves Starbucks’ puppaccinos. My girlfriend and I will get him his favorite drink and take him on a long walk.”
Maya Jones, associate editor, The Undefeated.com, and Yorkshire Terrier “Jaylen Jones”
Jones: “Jaylen loves being out and about. I’m going to let the little guy tire himself out at a dog park on this beautiful day!”
College football analyst Greg McElroy, his wife Meredith and King Charles Cavalier Spaniels Ollie and Marshall
McElroy: “I’m going to spend National Pet Day by taking these little guys to the dog park!”
Nicole Briscoe’s Orange Tabby Simba was paying little attention to the Masters
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