To call Jack Kenner a “pet photographer” would be like calling Jerry Seinfeld a sitcom actor—it’s true, but there is a lot more to the story. The Memphis native majored in film production in college and then studied photography at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara. He worked as a commercial photographer in New York […]
A Day for the Hogs- Happy National Pig Day!
March 1st marks the day to celebrate the hogs of the world! Mothers have a day; fathers have a day; even donuts have a day, so, why not pigs?! The purpose of National Pig Day is to grant the pig its rightful, though widely unrecognized, place as one of man’s most intelligent and domesticated animals. It is a […]
No More Treats with the Start of Lent- Happy Ash Wednesday!
Everyone is walking around with black ashes on their forehead. You are tempted to wipe it off, but fear not! These people are not protesting showers; it’s supposed to be there. “Why?” you ask. Well, today mark’s the start of Lent, with Ash Wednesday. People get ashes on their forehead to signify their dedication to […]
“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” Marilyn Monroe
In honor of Marilyn Monroe. Many men fantasized about Marilyn Monroe, but few she considered on her lap. Mafia Honey, Monroe’s Maltese terrier, who was a present from Frank Sinatra in 1960. Maf sat at Old Blue Eyes’ table at the Copacabana; listened to Lee Strasberg’s poeticized lessons at the Actors Studio; and supported […]
Fire of Love Documentary – Igniting Support For Animal Conservation
The documentary “Fire of Love” follows the lives and work of Katia and Maurice Krafft, a couple of scientists who dedicated their lives to studying volcanoes. The movie showcases their passion for volcanoes, the risks they took to capture footage of eruptions, and the invaluable contributions they made to the field of volcanology. Katia and […]
Ask The Trainer With Legendary Broadway Trainer Bill Berloni!
“When I was 19, I was asked to train the original Sandy for the original production of Annie,” said Bill Berloni. We were in his dressing room at the Palace Theatre, where he was in rehearsals for Legally Blonde. The five dogs that are in the show had settled quickly around him or onto […]