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Watch my family grow! From two to six — two dads, two tiny humans, one very fashionable dog (and my loyal sidekick, Kala). We may not be a traditional family, but there’s more love in this house than you can imagine. Thank you to my dads for holding it all together, and to my siblings for being my favourite tiny humans.

Happy Pride Month my bbs! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and honour their history, resilience, and joy. Sending love to every member of the community; you’ll always have me in your corner, and you are so loved. Now, who’s ready to celebrate? 🥳💖 Outfits by: ❤️💙 @shantell_design 🧡 @lucasstowebrand 💛💚💜🩵🩷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @jade_and_coral 🤍 @ashistudio 🖤 @officialinas

Soulmated so hard Kala became my daughter’s soulmate too. 🥹💛

Dad makes sure we get our fresh air, rain or shine! 😊 Unfortunately, dad makes sure we get our fresh air, rain or shine… 😒☔️ #italiangreyhound

This year, I’m paying tribute to one of the most legendary Met Gala moments of all time: @Rihanna’s 2015 appearance in a jaw-dropping yellow gown by Chinese couture designer Guo Pei. To recreate the look, we stitched a not-so-miniature version of the gown, complete with bold detailing, a plush gold hem, and a train that’s over three times the length of my body. (If we're doing the math, that’s actually more dramatic than Rihanna’s.)

Her process is a little chaotic but she always nails the big jump ☺️ #italiangreyhound

When you bring your introverted friend to the party I’m a friendly girl, but my social battery only lasts so long 😅🪫

She's always ready for a day in the sun. #italiangreyhound

Tika turns 14 today. 🥹🥳 Fourteen is a huge milestone for any four-legged lady, and looking back, it is hard to believe just how much this little Italian Greyhound has done. From red carpets to runways, magazine covers to book tours, and best of all, becoming a big sister not once but three times, she has brought so much personality, charm, and pure magic into our lives. To the world she is Tika the Iggy. But to me she is just Tika. My tiny shadow, my co-pilot, my heart in couture. To celebrate, we are looking back at 14 of her top moments. A mix of career highlights and personal milestones that tell the story of a truly iconic life. 14.  Twinning with Whoopi on The View 13.  First Magazine Cover 12.  Montreal Pride Parade with Dads 11.  Webby Award Winner 10.  Christian Siriano’s Muse 9.  Runway at Vancouver Fashion Week 8.  BFFs with Drew Barrymore 7.  National PetSmart Commercial 6.  Geek Girl Cameo on Netflix 5.  Dolce and Gabbana Holiday Campaign 4.  Paris Fashion Week 3.  Milan Fashion Week BOSS Campaign 2.  Book Release and 14 City Tour 1.  Becoming a Big Sister (x3) Thank you for loving her like we do. Here is to 14 fabulous years and everything still to come. 💜 Je t’aime Tika. Love, Second Favourite Dad

You’ve heard me talk many, many times. But sometimes? Sometimes, a growl says it better in certain situations. 🤭👹 #italiangreyhound

Sometimes you just gotta be the Carrie Bradshaw of the dog world. Wedding ready, and yes I’m marrying myself. 🙂‍↕️

This is your sign to bring your dogs on their dream vacation. Staying at the dog-friendly @Private Villas Mexico was a dream for all of us 🩷

@theiggyexperience invited me, the matriarch of Iggys, to an exclusive Italian Greyhound Experience at @Sit Social in Chicago. Naturally, I said yes. I got to spend time with the tiniest, spunkiest Iggys you’ve ever met: Spaghetti & Meatball, Pesto & Polenta, Ravioli & Risotto, and Pizza & Breadstick. Yes, they’re all named after Italian food. Yes, I needed a snack immediately after. Even though I was the oldest girl there by almost 13 years, I kept up just fine—and honestly, I was very impressed with how calm and polite these little ones were. They’ve clearly been raised right. Highly recommend it if you're in Chicago and need a little serotonin boost from Iggy joy (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?). You can book your visit to cuddle and play with this all girl group and meet the pack yourself!

Four years, over 20 custom looks, and countless slayage moments later, I think it’s safe to say I’m @Jade and Coral muse. From sequins to silk, feathers to tulle, he designs the fantasy and I wear it with pride. Here’s a little tribute to one of my favourite designers (and favourite humans). The ultimate “Designer vs His Designs” moment starring yours truly. Merci, J&C, let’s never stop playing dress up. 🩵

When you’re the only introvert at the party. Or the only teenager in a room full of puppies! I visited Sit Social in Chicago for their Italian Greyhound Experience and got to spend time with eight of the tiniest, spunkiest Iggys you’ve ever met: Spaghetti & Meatball, Pesto & Polenta, Biscotti & Gelato, Ravioli & Risotto, and Pizza & Breadstick. Yes, they’re all named after Italian food. Yes, I needed a snack immediately after. Even though I was the oldest girl there, I kept up just fine—and honestly, I was very impressed with how calm and polite these little ones were. They’ve clearly been raised right. Highly recommend if you’re in Chicago and need a little Iggy joy (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?). @Sit Social @theiggyexperience

Watch my family grow from just the two of us to a family of six! #italiangreyhound #twodads

Getting your Canadian kangaroo to jump up into your pouch isn’t always successful on the first try. But after a scoop of Open Farm’s Epic Blend (made with oven-baked high-protein kibble, air-dried morsels, and organic meat) Kala was fuelled up and ready to launch. @Open Farm Pet #OpenFarmPartner

Packing for a trip? Sometimes you just need to bring the essentials. 😎🐕🐕 Everything else can be bought once you’re there right? 🛍️ #italiangreyhound #dogcarrier

Would you watch the love action remakes if they cast dogs as the leads? Snow White, the original Disney princess, was the one who started it all. And if dogs were cast in that first fairytale, Kala would be Snow White without hesitation. Sweet, wide-eyed, and gentle to her core, watching her prance in that gown, you would think the birds might actually land on her shoulder. As for me, the Evil Queen felt like the natural fit. Regal, dramatic, and just *slightly* older. And for now, I remain fairest of them all. Thank you @pawstylebyluna for bringing our fairytale to life with these gorgeous gown. Dresses by @pawstylebyluna Filmed at Rae’s Tulum @privatevillasmexico