ABOUT
Funny for Fido is a 501(c)(3) charity created in 2005 by comedian, actor, animal rescuer and dog expert Justin Silver. For over a decade FFF has brought the country’s top comedians together, in front of sold out crowds, raising money and awareness for neglected and abused animals. 100% of the profits raised at our events and throughout the year are used to pay for veterinary care, food, training, transport, temporary and permanent housing for animals that would otherwise be euthanized.
Our Comedians
Our headline comedians include household names such as Amy Schumer, Colin Quinn, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Janeanne Gorafalo, Dave Attell, Judah Freidlander, Nikki Glazer, Chris DeStefano, Big Jay Oakerson, Yamaneka Saunders, Jared Freid, Robert Kelly, Mark Normand, Jessica Kirson, Dan Soder and many more.
Our Events
Along with the all star show, the audience gets to meet the people and adoptable animals their tickets and donations benefit. There's adoptions, fun merch, photo booths and sponsor branded drink specials. In some cities the event spans the entire afternoon with activities such as training seminars, local vendors, dog talent shows, doggie costume contests and dog trivia audience members are encouraged to participate with their dogs who are welcome to stay and play in our pop-up doggie daycare while mom and dad watch the show, making this a fun and informative event for the whole fam!
About Our Host/ Founder
For close to 2 decades Justin Silver has been performing stand up comedy, acting, rescuing and training dogs. In 2005 he started Funny For Fido in a small comedy club as a way to raise a few bucks for shelters in New York. The event grew in following years, selling out the world famous Caroline's Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy Club in NYC. In 2015 his comedic talent and unique communication with man's best friend caught the eye of CBS and “Dogs in the City” a prime time reality show hit the air, reaching 27 million households an episode. The show was an international success and a year later Justin authored the 5 star rated book “The Language of Dogs”. He then hosted "The Good Dog-Tors" a prime time dog training show in Hong kong. In addition to his robust acting, comedy and podcasting career his passion to rescue and train continues with hundreds of TV segments, podcasts, news/magazine articles and blogs, including:
Live with Kelly and Michael (ABC), The Talk (CBS), CBS This Morning, The New York Times, The New York Post, FOX News, The Daily News, The Post,
Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth, Extra (CBS), People Magazine, Inked Magazine, People Pets Magazine and many more.
BOARD
Justin Silver
Founder & President
Jeannie Thomopoulous
Kristen Hartley
Vice President
Corinne Fisher
Barb Salzman
Missy Goldberg
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