Lifestyle Pets Ellen Pompeo's Pocket Pooch The Grey's Anatomy star and her pups enjoy a sunny day in L.A. Plus: Kevin Spacey's animal attraction, Antonio Banderas' sandy stroll and more! By Kate Hogan Kate Hogan Instagram Twitter Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE. In her 14 years at the brand, she has covered everything from pets and babies to style and Sexiest Man Alive, interviewing celebrities including Céline Dion, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Chris Evans. Currently, she oversees the creation of photo galleries that complement breaking news and major PEOPLE moments like The Beautiful Issue and 100 Reasons to Love America. She has offered expert celebrity commentary on Good Morning America and Access Hollywood. Before joining PEOPLE in 2008, Kate was an editorial assistant at Morris Visitor Publications. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication and resides outside of Chicago with her husband and three kids. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 6, 2009 06:15 PM Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 06 HOUSE TRAINED National Photo Group Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo and music producer husband Chris Ivery bring toy poodles Valentino and Gigi along for a visit to a home under construction in L.A. on Friday. 02 of 06 ANIMAL MAGNETISM Ramey He’s popular with the pups! Actor Kevin Spacey attracted all sorts of attention – from animals and humans alike! – while walking his pooch through New York City on Thursday. 03 of 06 BEACHY KEEN INF Actor Antonio Banderas – accompanied by wife Melanie Griffith, daughter Stella and the family’s pup – takes a relaxed walk on the beach Friday in Málaga, Spain, where the Shrek 2 star was born. 04 of 06 FAMILY AFFAIR INF Another family enjoying some beach time together? The Alves-McConaugheys! Actor Matthew and girlfriend Camila play with baby Levi and pup BJ on the Malibu shore Saturday. 05 of 06 ROCK 'N' ROLL Zodiac/Splash News Online 30 Rock actor Tracy Morgan and his girlfriend stroll hand in hand through West Hollywood Sunday, as loyal pooch Biggs stays by the couple’s side. 06 of 06 STREET STYLE Splash News Online Foodie Katie Lee Joel is the picture of New York City chic while walking her adorable pug through Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood on Sunday. See more stars and their pets!