have you seen year of the dog?
Mike White (director of School of Rock and The Good Girl among others), made a cute film with Molly Shannon back in 2007 called Year of the Dog. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a sweet comedy about a woman who kinda goes off the deep end after her dog Pencil dies. It starts when she adopts another dog in need, then spins out of control as she rescues every animal she can get her hands on.
Mike thanks me in the credits of Year of the Dog, because part of the plot was inspired by the story I told him about the time I went to the Lacy Street shelter in downtown LA and came home with eleven dogs who were scheduled to be euthanized that day. You can read the whole story of that day in the blog I wrote about it here. Lacy is my last dog standing. Anywho, if you haven't seen Year of the Dog, check it out on Netflix!
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I felt that the movie was quite odd. It was definitely depressing and yes, she did go off the deep end! I, personally, didn't find it all that cute of a movie.
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I am sad to say our short haired German pointer has been missing since June 29th!
I loved the movie "Big Miracle" the true story about the 3 whales, Mom, Dad and baby who were trapped in the ice with just a small opening to breath. I also enjoyed the true story about "Dolphin Tail" I am a sucker for any stories involving animals, mammals, etc. I never saw the one you mentioned and with some of the comments I don't know if I want to, due to it upsetting me. My four sons are big animal lovers as well so we've seen plenty of movies with animals, LOL!
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I have 5 dogs which are all rescues, 3 indoor cats and we just took in a barn cat that was left behind when the family moved 6 months ago. We named her Waylynn (my husband thought it was a boy and she is pregnant now and is a girl) We also have 2 horses coming from a rescue ranch called Orphan acres in the SPring. We love animals and I would want to bring home 11 from the Humane Society too.
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I saw it a few years ago. I think that it was mismarketed. I thought it was going to be funny and I found it very depressing. That was when my dog was still alive. Now that he's dead there's no way I could watch it. Of course I think that it's great to adopt a dog and all of ours have been rescues but I just think that people should be aware that it could be really upsetting to them.
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What a great recommendation. I will put this on my list of must-see flicks. My favorite animal movie is, hands-down, Milo & Otis. I love the fact that real, adorable animal footage is used with awesome narration instead of cheesy voice-overs and fake, moving mouths. Unless we're talking about an animated movie, then I'd have to choose Finding Nemo and Up. I know Up's not an "animal movie" per se, but the dogs are just plain awesome. Love it.
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Rented it years ago & loved it. You're reminding me I should rent it again.
The love of my life, Boo, passed away 3 mos ago. Not yet ready to adopt, but I will. My friend Gail Davis made this very sweet video tribute: www.youtube.com/embed/5qcv71DemOE
No one can love you like a dog can.
Veganly,
Marr (& Boo in spirit)
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Good morning, Alicia!
I was so happy to see this post in my inbox today, because this is one of my favorite movies. I always recommend it, because I think there is a lot in it that many people can identify with on many different levels; Family awkwardness and feeling like the black sheep of the group. The emotional struggle of finding your own path, in life. The seemingly unending pursuit of ending animal cruelty, and the amplification of your own personal drive to become a part of something good; to finally "belong" somewhere in this world, with a purpose and an inspiration.
I love love love this film- I identify with Molly's character in many ways. My favorite part is when she "adopts" the duck and chicken through sponsorship at the rescue farm to give to her nieces for a gift. What she sees as a loving gift is perceived as somewhat of a "freak show" by her brother and his wife, especially when she suggests taking the young children to visit the farm and learn about the animals.
The message I came away with after watching The Year of the Dog, is that love doesn't always have to be romantic love. Passion isn't always steamy love scenes and knock-down drag-out fights. Love and passion are what make life worth living, and love and passion can be found in more than one place.
I think this IS a happily ever after film for Molly's character- She found her people, her cause, and her love and passion in life. :)
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I've seen this one! It was quirky and cute, but as independent films go doesn't give the inspiring picture of a vegan I'd prefer to see. It was very relatable and I recomend watching it for yourself, but I prefer happily ever afters...
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Awww! Sounds like something I would do. My dog receintly died and I adopted another. Now I have to fight the urge to adopt every shelter dog I see!
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