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By Sylvia G.DupratPhotography by Trevor Goldsmith

•How DiD you come uP wiTH THeir nameS?BambiisadeertypeChihuahua,whenshewasapuppyshewouldruninthegrassandlooklikeatinydeer.OneofmyfriendsincollegesaidshelookedlikeaminiBambi,soInamedherthat.ThenHolly,IgotherasaChristmaspresentfrommyfiancé.Mymomsaidtome“OhyoushouldcallherHollybecauseyougotheronaHolly-Day”itwassofunnythatInamedherHolly!

•Have you maDe any TriPS wiTH your DoGS?WhenIstudiedatFloridaStateUniversity,BambicamebackandforthwithmefromTallahasseetoMiamiatleast15times.It’sa7hourdrive;shejustsleepstheentiretime.

•Tell uS THe STory of your DoGS?MybrotherandIhavewantedadogourentirelivesbutmydadisaneatfreakandwouldneverletushaveone.Hewouldalwaysbuymelittlebirdsorsmallturtlesinhopesthatwewoulddropthesubject.AssoonasImovedfromhomeandwenttocollegeIknewIwasgoingtoget

• Have you ever dressed your babies with a cheerleader’s uniform?Yes. My dogs have a pretty extensive wardrobe. They have Miami Dolphins jerseys that they wear and Holly has a matching bow too.

adog.WhenIfoundBambiIinstantlyfellinlovewithher,shewas1.5poundsandwassosweet.Istayedatthepetstorefor3hoursplayingwithheranddecidedIcouldn’tleavewithouther.IateRamennoodlesforamonthsoIcouldpayforher.HollywasaChristmaspresentfrommyfiancé3yearsago.Shecameonaplaneinacrateallcurledupinapinkblanket.Itookheroutinthebaggageclaimareaandeveryoneintheairportcameovertoseeher,shewassocute.

•Since wHen are you a DoG lover?Mywholelife,they’rejustsosweet!

•DurinG your free Time, wHere iS THe BeST Place To HanG arounD wiTH your DoGS?IliketogotothisparkinWestonwhereI’vealwaystakenmydogs.Theyhaveafencedsmalldogareaandaseparateoneforlargerdogs.Theycanrunaroundwithoutaleashandmakenewfriends.

How did you decide to become a cheerleader?Growing up in South Florida, being a Miami Dolphins cheerleader was always a dream of mine. I decided to tryout 3 years ago. I took dance classes for about 3 months to get myself ready for tryouts, and thankfully I made it! I’ve been with the team 3 years now, and I’m having the time of my life.

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Meet Miami Dolphins cheerleader Fabiola Romero and her two babies, Bambi

and Holly, who experienced for the first time a fun photo shoot session at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility.

BriTTany anD Her cuTe cHocolaTe laB, myla, alSo joineD THe fun alonG wiTH nola, emily’S lovely SHiH Tzu, wHo alreaDy knew THe Drill.

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“My Chihuahua Bambi and my Maltese Holly are like my babies”

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Fabiola and Brittany with their buddies and Cheerleaders Director Emily with her cutie Nola

•WasthisthefirsttimeyouhavemodeledforamagazineWithBamBiandholly?Yes. I’m so excited because now my dogs are little models too.

•WeknoWyoulovechocolatelavacake,Whatisyourdog’sfavoritetreat?Anything! I call them the vacuum cleaners. They love any leftovers.

•haveyouevertakenyourdogstoapracticegame?No, dogs are not allowed in the stadium. The day of the photo shoot was the first time they ever stepped in our studio and locker room.

•WhohelpsyoutakecareofyourdogsWhenyougoaWay?

My parents always take care of the dogs when I go away, and I take care of theirs when they go on vacation. I tell the dogs, “You’re going to grandma and grandpa’s for the weekend”. They love it because my dad gives them tons of food.

•haveyousupportedanydogorganizations?In February 2010, I’m going to be part of the Purina Walk for the Animals at Bayfront Park. I hope to get a few other cheerleaders involved also.

WeWanttothankfaBiola,Brittany,emilyandtheirBaBiesforgivingdogsareoktheopportunitytovisittheirtrainingfacilityandalloWingustodothisintervieWandamazingphotoshoot.WeWillseeyouatthepurinaWalkfortheanimals.

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Fabiola with Holly and Bambi. Brittany with Myla

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