Margaret Josephs Introduces New Puppy in Humorous Newborn-Style Announcement: 'It’s a Girl'

Mar. 15, 2025

Margaret Josephs and Joe Benigno pose with their dog, Edie.Photo:therealmargaretjosephs/Instagram

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Margaret Josephsis a proud dog mom!

“Weighing just 3lbs 1oz with an abundance of thick hair and warm excitable spirit,” she added. “She looks just like daddy but already has mommy’s wicked sense of humor. 😉 Edie Bouvier Benigno you are so loved. 🐕💕👧🏼👨🏽.”

Margaret Josephs’s dog, Edie.therealmargaretjosephs/Instagram

Other snaps of Edie featured Benigno giving her a few pets, Josephs rubbing her belly, and the pup making her way around the couple’s bed.

A few of Josephs’sReal Housewives of New Jerseycast mates such asMelissa Gorgacommented underneath the puppy announcement, writing that Edie is “the cutest,” whileJennifer Fesslerwrote that she “can’t wait to meet my niece!”

“Oh my god !!!! So happy for you guys 🐾💕,” wroteDolores Catania.

The pair have also created an Instagram page just for their new pup. On Wednesday, they launched the account@littleediebalongside a photoof the dog snuggling next to Benigno’s Timberland boots. “I love a plumber too,” the photo’s caption read, and Josephs commented underneath, “Edie, we love you, but I have to be your favorite!! 😍💕💕🐾.”

Benigno captioned the same photo on his Instagram account: “Guess we know who Edie’s favorite person is!!”

“Them’s fighting words 💪😜🐾💕,” Josephs commented in response.

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“Our world and hearts are broken. She was the perfect, happiest little bff in the world. Always ready to kiss, cuddle, play, and brighten up your darkest day. She loved everyone (except for landscapers), and everyone loved her,” she wrote.

“A piece of me died along with her. She was a rescue but in reality she saved us 💔🥹🐾🌈.”

source: people.com