October is Adopt-A-Dog month, a celebration established by the American Humane Association to promote dog adoptions from animal shelters and educate people about responsible pet care. Learn more about events in your area here. And just in time for Adopt-A-Dog month, Disney’s new film, Beverly Hills Chihuahua hits theaters October 3. The film is about [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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, [...]