At the time we met I happened to be on the cover of a Hamptons magazine. He had his own trauma 1 centre called Long Island Veterinary Specialists and he took Marley free for two months and nursed him back to full health. Without Dr. Marino I don't know what would have happened. It is funny, I'd often heard people say dogs are just like their owners and I really didn't know this was true until we had Millou and Marley.
Millou had a real wiggle and would have been happy in heels and a tiara — just like me. Marley would be happy just living a bohemian life — just like my daughter. I definitely grew up with a menagerie of pets. I've got a rescue kitty now, a very beautiful and neutered cat.
My ex-husbands mother had Labradors in the tens, so we both had dogs in common. You're a huge supporter of animal rescues. Being in the public eye, do you think it's almost a duty as well as a privilege to be able to show your support for causes close to your heart? Tell us a little about some of the campaigns you're currently involved in.
I've been involved in philanthropic work for years and really do as much as I can for the causes close to my heart. I'm honored to be involved and in fact I was honored in for the work I'd done to that point. I really believe that you have to nurture, we need these charities for all the good they do.
The Real Housewives Of New York has become a huge success and we first saw you appear in season 3, although you've been friends with some of the ladies for years. What made you decide to open yourself bare almost to the viewers by appearing on the show? It was a real leap of faith to be honest. I used to think reality TV was scary so when I was originally approached about being involved in 'Manhattan Moms', I had to think about it.
I had a 5 year old daughter, I'd just split from my husband and I didn't know what the show would turn out like — there were too many 'what if's' so I said no. My daughter comes first, as always, and I thought there's too much unknown and I was a single mom so it would have been a big commitment to be involved at that time with all the 'what if's' surrounding. Then I saw how well my now co-stars were doing and the opportunities that presented themselves for their children, aside from all the drama on the show, there was a lot of doors opening and things happening for their children that was just wonderful.
Financially, I thought 'ok my divorce settlement isn't coming, I need to make some money to cover the bills and provide for my daughter as a mom' and seeing the girls all doing so well from the show I made the call.
I had legal bills coming in to fight all through my divorce, I had the movie deal which went bad so it was all happening at once. On top of that I thought it must be great to see moms doing so well for themselves.
So I called the producers of 'Manhattan Moms' and they told the new production company and they called me back straight away. Literally the next day I had the cameras set up and we started filming. The show's now syndicated around the world and I can't go to Rome, London, Paris — anywhere without people recognising me from the show which is quite amusing.
Your first series, season 3, had a lot of controversy with bickering, arguments and ongoing feuds between Bethenny, Jill and the Kelly saga. Did you ever have doubts about returning for season 4 or beyond? I went into RHONY thinking remember who you are and what's important to you but there is a lot of drama on the show.
For me I don't have the constitution for it so I let a lot go over my head. I think, you know, the girls might have 'this' as the limit for their tolerance and what they have to deal with but in real life I'm handling so much more. My limit bar is so far above that with everything that's been going on and that I have to deal with. I think reality TV is raw and that's why it's so popular. You see into people's lives and their homes, their ups and their downs, and you know I've been through some tough times that've been shown on the show but there's been a lot going on in the background that hasn't shown through.
Do you have a motto that you live your life by? What would you say Millou and Marley's mottos might be? Mine would be this is today and give it all you have. I have great people around me so I think enjoy what you have. You reach my age and I've lost friends through illness and I think it makes you appreciate every day so live in the moment.
I support those who support me and I think be true to yourself. I want to make my daughter proud of me, I always tell her you only have your name and your word. I think Millou's motto would have been live in the moment and look good at all times. I think Marley's would be let it hang baby and let's party all the time! If you were to swap roles with Millou and Marley for a day, how do you think the'd cope being you and what would you most love about being either of them? Well Marley's the total opposite but Millou was like a mini me, he liked to look great, had a fabulous ass and he was well travelled.
He travelled across the globe. I think blondes definitely have more fun and I think he felt the same. He had the life. But I don't think he would want to be me really. I'm fighting for my life as a single mom. I'm working on new ventures through my company, Sonja Home Innovative Living, such as my Toaster Ovens and I have a catering and events company in New York called Sonja in the City and I'm working every day to make them a success. It's hard work but that's okay. I'm taking care of things for them.
If the following celebrities and dog lovers were breeds of dogs, based on their personalities alone, what type of breed do you think they'd be Very temperamental with beautiful hair. She likes to treat herself and look good, but she's worked hard to get to where she is. No one's ever given her anything. Victoria Beckham — She'd definitely be a short-haired Dachshund. Long, lean and always in fashion. Barack Obama — He'd have to be a Basset Hound, but one who needs a muzzle!
I recently saw a taped interview with him talking about missile launches and I just thought 'stop'. About a year after Sonja brought Marley home, he was hit by a car. Marley was injured, and he was subsequently treated by a veterinarian. He eventually made a recovery. In , Sonja told K9 Magazine that Marley had the "total opposite" disposition of her late dog, Millou. Ramona Singer's dog, Coco, is 17, and she's been on the show since Season 1.
Season 13 addition Eboni K. The fifth and final full-time cast member, Luann de Lesseps, introduced fans to her dog, Aston, during Season 1. Aston passed away at the age of 15 in the spring of It airs on Tuesdays at 9 p. ET on Bravo. Distractify is a registered trademark.
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