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Renting a Dog: Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (7)

Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend, get a dog.” But if you only want a temporary friend, should you rent a dog? One company is now making a business of renting pooches by the day or hour. In response, critics are howling fowl over what they say is the unacceptable promotion of dogs as accessories. Read full article »
Who Let the Dogs Out: Fetching Medicine?

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (8)

Fido has a new medicine chest, and it includes medications that were originally developed for humans. Prescription drugs can now treat canine obesity and depression. But those break-throughs have left some people wondering if pets are mimicking their owners’ behavioral and lifestyle problems, and if the drugs might be more for the convenience of owners than for the heath of their pets. Read full article »
Man’s Best Friend

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Kathy McManus Comments (96)

How much is that doggy in the window? The one with the waggley tail may seem like a bargain these days compared to the dog with the $3,000 pacemaker. Or the cat with the $8,000 kidney transplant. Or the pet chicken undergoing radiation therapy after cancer surgery. Read full article »

Tony Trailer

1 little boy.
1 lost teddy bear.
15 minutes to find it. Watch this film »

Tony

1 little boy.
1 lost teddy bear.
15 minutes to find it. Watch this film »

Interview with Tony director Grant Heslov

The director of Tony, Grant Heslov, discusses how he came up with the idea for the film and how it was brought to life. Watch this film »

Hot Seat

Wars have been fought over many things.
Seldom over an office chair. Watch this film »

Interview with Producer Paul Speaker

Paul Speaker discusses the film, Growing Up, that he and co-creators, Geoffrey O’Connor and Ken Yagoda made with The Responsibility Project in mind. Watch this film »