Like any self-respecting Bravo fanatic, I am a massive fan of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” For the past thirteenth seasons, viewers have witnessed iconic moments like Teresa Giudice’s table flip, the intense season 2 reunion, and Margaret Josephs’ infamous pool moment. I also have an appreciation for the Bravo franchise because quite a few of the show’s current cast members have adorable furry friends. 

Without further ado, here is the cast of RHONJ season 13 and their canine companions. 

Dolores Catania

Dolores Catania is one of the biggest dog lovers on Bravo. The RHONJ star has a house full of furry friends, including two pit bulls, Lolli and Lulu, a mystery mutt named Raz, a Chihuahua called Dog, a cat named Pickles, and a chinchilla.

Catania is also an animal advocate and often shows off adoptable dogs on her Instagram account. In addition, she would like to eventually open a dog sanctuary, alongside her daughter, Dr. Gabrielle Catania, DMV. 

“If I can do it one day, I would love to have one with my daughter. That is our dream,” shared the mother of two in a February 2023 interview with Millennium magazine. 

Melissa Gorga 

While sitting down with Bravo TV in 2017, Melissa Gorga described her Pomeranian Nico, as “the coolest pom in town,” and I couldn’t agree more. 

During the same interview, Melissa shared how she ended up with the little guy. 

“He came from California with his brother. My hairdresser Julius [Michael] actually saved him. He was in the back of a truck in a car at the airport and there [were] a bunch of them and my hairdresser brought one home for me and one for himself so he has a brother here in New Jersey as well,” explained the mother of three. 

Teresa Giudice 

The Queen of Jersey, Teresa Giudice, and her husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, are proud pup parents to four dogs. 

Margaret Josephs 

Margaret Josephs has a precious pooch named Bella, who she adopted in 2018. During an interview with Bravo TV, Margaret noted that the pup is on the “yippy” side. 

"She stands at the window, if birds come by, if deers come by, if the landscaper's here, if a car drives by, she goes crazy. She’s very protective but she is a little, little doll. We are so in love with her. I am obsessed," said the television personality. 

Jennifer Aydin

Jennifer Aydin surprised her five human children with a furry friend named Biscuit in November 2022. The adorable cavapoo has already made her debut in season 13!