You could swear it was an episode of the popular TV show, but no, this love connection really happened. Bernie Kopell, “Doc,” gave his heart to a homeless dog when filming The Love Boat, and then, with the help of other cast members, smuggled the pooch back home. It was the summer of 1985, and […]
Love is in the Air- Maid in Manhattan’s Matchmaker Was a Dog Named Rufus
In the 2002 romantic comedy, Maid in Manhattan, a single mom and hotel staffer played by Jennifer Lopez finds true love in a dog-loving politician, played by Ralph Fiennes. And what brings these two together? A 90-pound Weimaraner named Rufus. That’s just on screen though. Off screen, Rufus, who acts under his actual name, would contend […]
Kevin Pollak is Purrfectly Feline!
You’ve seen him in A Few Good Men, The Wedding Planner, The Whole Nine Yards and countless other films. But when he’s not on set, Kevin Pollak most enjoys relaxing at home with his cats, Ava and Pumpkin. Kevin Pollak has a full schedule this holiday season, with two yuletide movies coming out: Santa Claus II […]
My weekend at summer camp
First off, let me say that I’m not a bad dog, just misunderstood. “Yappy,” they call me. “Neurotic,” they say. “Disobedient,” they snicker. Well, how would you like it? One day, you’re romping through the bluegrass of Kentucky and three days later you’re in Philadelphia, a big city with barely a blade of grass in […]
“Angel Pawprints”
Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion—An Anthology of Pet Memorials edited by Laurel E. Hunt (Hyperion) Animal memorials are nothing new. The Egyptians mummified their dogs, while the Victorians held funeral services for them. Today, there are even virtual pet cemeteries for those who chose to celebrate their loss online. When Laurel Hunt, […]
Animal Archive-Leo the Lion
“The 1927 recording of the roar of Leo the Lion, which would become the trademark of all Metro Goldwyn Meyer movies.” Hollywood’s premier animal trainer Volney Phifer never thought that he would become inseparable with the cub he found in Port Sudan, Africa. Leo, the MGM lion, that led an amazing life was the straggliest […]