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Aug 01 2008

Cujo’s Lessons

Published by jsfarmer under Films, Health, Humor

Anyone who remembers Cujo (1983), which was based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, probably remembers a lot of snarling, foaming at the mouth, and general mean-dogged-ness.
But what sticks out in my mind is the fact that Cujo’s owner let the poor dog run wild, and the pooch subsequently got bit [...]

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May 27 2008

Top Dogs at Cannes

Published by jsfarmer under Famous dogs, Films, News

At this year’s Cannes film festival, The Palm Dog (the award for the best performance by a dog in a Cannes film) was won by Lucy, the canine lead in Kelly Riechardt’s Wendy and Lucy. The mixed breed pooch, part hunting dog and part retriever, appears alongside Michelle Williams in the film.
Lucy is Riechardt’s own [...]

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Apr 07 2008

Puppy Mills: Bad For Everyone

 
I’m a major animal nut. I try to help every animal I encounter, I’m a rescue/adoption advocate, and, a long time ago, I even thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (I worked for a vet hospital for a total of two days, then I quit because I was constantly crying).
I’m also the type of person who [...]

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Apr 04 2008

Favorite Fido Flicks

Published by jsfarmer under Breed, Famous dogs, Films, Greyhounds

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been watching dogs since you were a little kid. I remember seeing the film Benji for the first time and wanting so badly to have a dog of my very own.
My dog crushes continued with Lady & The Tramp, 101 Dalmations, and Scooby Doo (he may be animated, but [...]

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