Who's a Good Girl? (It's Lola, Obviously)

“Hey, that’s my breakfast! #Lola”

If you’ve ever seen this photo of Michael Roth, you may be wondering: who is Lola Roth? (Not to be confused with this cancer survivor.) A quick scroll through Roth’s Instagram reveals the truth: Lola is no ordinary dog. In fact, she is a canine icon. From swimming and dancing to environmental activism and trend setting, the First Dog of Wesleyan University can do it all.  

To begin, Lola is a skilled swimmer and aquarian adventurer. She can be found anywhere, from paddling in lakes to jumping in puddles, and even lounging in kiddie pools. January or July, Lola is always ready to be in the water. She likes to remind people that “IT IS STILL SUMMER,” even after the weather has cooled down dramatically. Despite her love of water though, Lola is a bit trepidatious when it comes to the local beavers in her home pond…

“Swim? But what if the beavers are in the pond? #Lola”

Beyond her incredible aquatic abilities, Lola is also an amazing groundskeeper, dancer, and basketball player. After windstorms, she can be spotted cleaning up fallen branches; she is known to have beaten President Roth in a game of HORSE; and she has even salsa danced with the First Lady of Wesleyan University, Kari Weil herself!

Most importantly of all, though, Lola is a fashionista. In wintertime, she is often seen donning her warm and stylish dog shoes (these are only $54.95!). These shoes protect Lola’s wittle paws from the snow on Wesleyan’s campus. She even has multiple pairs—we’ve spotted her in black, army green, neon orange, and even purple dog shoes! Lola is even occasionally seen in her beautiful pink puffer, a style no other dog could pull off so elegantly. Rumor has it she's even working with Patagonia on a canine collection!!

“It’s very cold, but Lola is prepared”

When she’s not swimming, lounging, or perfecting her winter wardrobe, Lola is inspiring the Wesleyan community. As you now know, Lola’s not just a dog—she’s a lifestyle.