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Pug's Bark Mitzvah Celebration Goes Viral, Bringing Joy to Thousands
19 Oct
Summary
- Couple throws "Bark Mitzvah" party for their 13-year-old pug Frankie
- Celebration includes Torah reading, hora dance, and New York-themed decor
- Video of the event goes viral, reaching over 1.6 million views on TikTok
On September 1, 2025, pet owners Nicolette Mason and Nina Kossoff hosted a "Bark Mitzvah" celebration for their 13-year-old pug, Frankie, in their Brooklyn, New York backyard. The couple had joked about the idea for years, and when Frankie's milestone birthday approached, they decided to make it a reality.
The event featured a brief ceremony led by their friend Joanna, which included a dog-friendly interpretation of a Torah reading. Frankie was then lifted in a chair during the traditional hora dance, much to the delight of the couple's friends who were "laughing, crying and chanting 'mazel tov' louder than expected."
The celebration was themed around Frankie's New York roots, with a "Frankie's Delicatessen & Appetizing" motif that paid homage to the city's iconic Jewish culinary institutions. The couple created custom designs, party favors, and decorations to bring the theme to life, and served up fresh bagels, schmear, pastries, and fruit for their guests.
