The attempted reinvention of Michael Vick continues tonight with the premiere of BET’s “Michael Vick Project” — a quasi-documentary that focuses on his alleged redemption and glosses over the horrors he perpetrated on dogs.
“Animal Planet Investigates: Dog Fighting Exposed”
Animal Planet will kick off a new series of investigative specials Monday night with a no-holds-barred look into the underground culture of dogfighting.
“Animal Planet Investigates: Dog Fighting Exposed” will reveal the secretive world of organized dogfighting. The series will include rare footage and commentary from law enforcement officers and former dogfighters. The intent behind the special is to raise public awareness about this cruel and inhumane practice. Its unbelievable that this “awareness” needs to be raised but that’s wheer we are and it needs to be stopped.
Dramatic Rescue... a large dog trapped in the flooded Los Angeles River was broadcast live by KTLA news.
The soon to be released film “Hachiko: A Dog’s Story” is a true account of the Akita who waited everyday at the train station for his owner, a University of Tokyo professor, to return home from work.
Hachiko was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Eisaburo Uyeno and for a year, the dog greeted him at the end of the day at Shibuya Station. Professor Uyeno had a stroke and died at work. While the dog was passed on to new owners, he continued to go to the train station everyday, in hopes of seeing his owner… Hachiko continued the vigil — for another 10 years.
A bronze statue of Hachiko is now a permanent fixture at the train station in Shibuya.
In the soon to be released film (March) Richard Gere plays the professor and the story is played out in Rhode Island instead of in Japan. Here is the trailer…
Meagan's Korner
Meagan Karnes
Meagan is our NEW resident Dogtown expert. Visit her new Department and Column called...
“Dozer’s List” helps you find pet friendly hotels, pet friendly restaurants, dog related businesses, adoptable dogs and also a lost dogs. “Puparazzi” showcases local dog events by way of photo slide shows. “Events”keeps you current on all the dog events happening in dog friendly San Diego. “Pooch Tube” is a gallery of videos highlighting local San Diego dogs, dog in the news and just plain funny dog stuff. “Dogs Gone Wild”showcases local athletic dogs in San Diego - Surf Dogs, Dock Diving, Agility and Flyball.
There is much to see so take a look and enjoy!
Chihuahuas on a Plane
Written by Doug Hokstad
Sunday, 20 December 2009 09:42
It never ceases to amaze me how influential Hollywood is on our society. From social issues to fashion trends, Hollywood leads the way. This influence apparently has created an over abundance of unwanted Chihuahuas in "Star Struck" Southern California. From the movie Beverly HillsChihuahua to Paris Hilton the trendy pressure to accessorize one’s life with a lap dog has put many Chihuahuas in danger in Los Angeles.
Pet overpopulation in local shelters across the country is a serious problem that needs a quick solution. There are two SIMPLE ways to help solve this growing problem.
Remember Cody, a beloved clerk at a BP gas station and convenience store in Clearwater, Florida? Well he is no longer allowed to show up at the store to delight customers.
Who would have thought that a Miller Lite commercial would have started such a doggone craze? Wiener Dog Races officially got their start after the airing of the commercial back in the early 90s. To refresh your memory here is the commercial that ignited the movement…
