Tramp Was a Girl
While Lady and the Tramp has many memorable characters and scenes, few people know that a real dog inspired Tramp. The character of Tramp was inspired by a real stray dog found by one of the film's story artists.
Luckily, Penner intervened and adopted her. The dog ended up being one of the main live models for the film's animators. This heartwarming backstory reveals the real-world inspiration behind a beloved Disney character and highlights the compassionate actions of the film's creators in rescuing and adopting a stray dog.
