As a multi-talented celebrity, Rachael Ray has little time to spare, and she believes her lifestyle would mesh poorly with having kids. Ray told People that she feels she would “do a bad job” if she had to raise children in addition to everything else on her plate.

Ray also considers herself a “mom” to her rescue dog, Isaboo. She told Dogster that she understands “the folks who see their pets as family” and that “[Isaboo] is my daughter.” Ray already has a little family member to take care of, so having kids isn’t a necessity for her.

Lastly, Ray makes an effort to impact younger generations, without the obligation to have kids of her own. She hosts the show Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off and runs the Yum-o! nonprofit organization, which helps kids and families form healthy relationships with food, cooking, and nutrition.