Featured Press

Target cuddle collab

featuring Ellie and Emma

For 16 months, we’ve worked on a secret project with Target called the Cuddle Collab. This limited-time collection features products inspired by Ellie and Emma and our Mission to Spread Smiles.

CARLSON school of management

University of Minnesota

Kevin Bubolz, ’21 MBA, is leading a life of purpose with his wife, Katie, and his world-famous golden retrievers, Ellie and Emma, by his side.

The Tonight Show with Katie Bubolz and Ellie Golden Life

The Tonight Show

starring Jimmy Fallon

Ellie showcases her ability to taste test food in a special Tonight Show Taste Tournament!

People Magazine

Mission to Spread Smiles Feature

Kevin Bubolz and his two dogs travel the world, snapping selfies along the way.

Rachael Ray

Golden Retriever Ellie "Taste Tests" Foods in Viral Videos—And We Can't Stop Watching

Pat Tillman Foundation

United by their military service, academic passions, and desire to make an impact, Tillman Scholars are a group of leaders dedicated to service beyond self.

Hall of Heroes

In partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Hall of Heroes celebrates those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty helping veterans deal with physical and emotional trauma.


USO Dog

Volunteers

Meet the dog volunteers of the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda, who are spreading joy within their local military community, one paw shake at a time.

 
Ellie GOlden Life on The Dodo

Featured on The Dodo

The Dodo created a video compilation of our story, including Ellie’s taste tests and our adventures traveling across America together.

 
 

AKC.TV

Watch this 10-minute interview about our journey on social media, traveling with E&E and the impact of therapy dogs.

 
  • Fox 5 DC Interview about 4x4x48 Fundraiser

    FOX 5 DC

    Raising $34,000+ for WCC

  • Kevin Bubolz as Poets & Quants 100 Best and Brightest MBAs 2021

    Poets & Quants

    100 Best and Brightest MBAs 2021

  • Ellie and Kevin Bubolz volunteering with PAWS at University of Minnesota

    KSTP

    Pet Therapy Moves Virtual

  • 2020 Tillman scholar to compete in upcoming annual Pat’s Run

    Arizona's Family News

    18th Annual Pat’s Run

  • Kevin Bubolz and Ellie during virtual interview on The Jason Show

    The Jason Show

    Minnesota Dog Becoming Viral Star

  • Kevin Bubolz and Ellie during Fox9 interview for St. Jude

    Fox 9

    TikTok stars spreading awareness for St. Jude

  • Kevin Bubolz and Ellie with snowball at University of Minnesota

    UMN

    Kevin Bubolz selected as a 2020 Tillman Scholar

  • KSTP Interview

    KSTP

    Minneapolis Therapy Dog Rising Star on TikTok

Video Compilations