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Watch Canine Freestyle Dancing Movie Doggie B

Staying in the city this Labor Day weekend? Get tickets to see the cutest movie, featuring dancing, music and canine freestyle dog dancing! This Friday, August 31 is the theatrical premiere of Doggie B in San Francisco! 

When aspiring vet Cassie finds out that her Uncle Peter’s dog dancing studio is in danger of closing, she enters her devoted pup Pijo in the Dog Dancing Championships. Standing between the grand prize and the glory is ten-time champion Gertrude and her dancing canine Chaos, who will stop at nothing to win. With the help of family and friends, Cassie and Pijo lace up all six dancing shoes, raise the woof, and take on the competition tail on.

The film stars and features music by The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin (Pretty Woman, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure), and includes unreleased songs by The Go-Gos.

Also starring are Jesse Draper (Mighty Macs, “The Naked Brothers Band”), Patrick Alan Davis (The Amazing Spider-Man, Prom), and Bettina Devin (Rent, No One Will Know). The film is produced by Delicia Niami, Delphine Suter, and Romanus Wolter.

Debuting director Romanus Wolter fuses the wholesome family fun of Hotel for Dogs with the wackiness of Best in Show and the comic book villainy of 101 Dalmatians in this hilarious take on “Canine Freestyle” dancing.

Doggie B” (“Doggie Boogie” Internationally) opens for a limited theatrical run August 31st in San Francisco’s Landmark Opera Plaza Theatres.

601 Van Ness Avenue 
San Francisco, CA 94102 
(415) 267-4893

Other cities/VOD Video On Demand on itunes, amazon, your cable or satellite system) on September 7, 2012.

DVD November 27, 2012 (Walmart, Toys-R-Us, Redbox).

For additional information on Doggie B, please visit:

www.doggieboogiemovie.com

http://www.facebook.com/DoggieBoogie

http://twitter.com/DoggieBoogie

 

Maggie May and Rusty Steal Hearts Along With Olympic Medals

via blog.chron.com

Andy Murray didn’t get to enjoy his gold and silver medal for long. One day after the Scotsman defeated Roger Federer for the Olympic singles gold medal, then earned a silver with fellow Brit Laura Robson in the mixed doubles, he had his medals “stolen” by his two border terriers, Maggie May and Rusty.

From the dog on Mother's Day and other greeting cards

San Francisco just added another plus mark in the "what makes San Francisco the most pet-friendly city" column.

April 3 Join P.L.A.Y. and Petfinder Foundation for #WarmBellies Twitter Party

April is National Pet Month and P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds in San Francisco is celebrating with a party -- a #WarmBellies Twitter Party!

Help P.L.A.Y. and the Petfinder Foundation Give Homeless Pets Warmer Bellies!

Because P.L.A.Y. believes that every dog deserves a warm place to sleep, they’ve partnered with The Petfinder Foundation for their Warm Bellies Initiative.

For every Artist or Original Collection pet bed purchased on their website (or at participating retailers) P.L.A.Y. will donate a Special Edition Chill Pad to a pup in need.

Best St. Paddy Dog Costumes

This is the funniest dog costume we've seen so far! I really laughed out loud.

via www.lolthis.com

 

Feb 10-12 | San Francisco SPCA Be Mine Valentine's Adopt-a-thon

"Galaxfees" will be in effect all weekend, so cats and dogs 6-months and older will be just $10 - $12. Help the San Francisco SPCA reach their goal to find forever homes for 120 animals!

Friday

4pm - 8pm: Cocktail party at Maddie's Adoption Center!

Free drinks, a puppy kissing booth, photo opportunities with Jackson Galaxy, food from Voodoo Van.

Ken Een from Frisco Tattoo offering animal- and SF SPCA-themed tattoos.

2nd Annual Pet Blogger Challenge | Why give fearlessly

You've come a long way puppy. What hasn't changed in a year? Cleo, our dog, is still my muse. Maybe I should have called this post, "Why we try to give fearlessly."

Cleo's presence is as strong as ever in our life, but something has changed. She has moved into her golden years. I can't pretend or make up reasons why her back legs are gimpy, or pretend to tease her about getting tired after walking a block. We are experiencing the cruel, and gentle, sides of the aging process for a dog. It's my first time, and it isn't easy.

It is tough emotionally on me, but with Cleo, I owe it to her not to pretend, but to live in the moment with her, and learn as much as I can. My goals are to learn about myself, about the aging process, and about not being afraid to love someone I already know I will outlive. I had these goals last year when I did the first Pet Blogger Challenge - my post from last year’s Pet Blogger Challenge - but this year, these goals are front and center, coloring everything I write, and the blogs, articles and books I'm reading.

January is Walk Your Pet Month

Merry Christmas from our pack to yours

Happy Holidays!

We love the holidays, and baking cookies for friends, family & neighbors. This year our dog helped deliver the goodies in our neighborhood. She sprinkled fur along with her personality to all.

Along the way we had a few "is he a reindog?", a couple of "is it okay if I pet him, I love Shepherds" and just lots of smiles. Cleo had a grand time sharing her holiday cheer for everyone, especially those who stopped to pet her.

Guess who we saw along the way?!

Dexter's Ruff Life and Flea Free Holidays

Another cute pair of dogs making merry at Christmastime. Here are Dexter and Peppermint sharing their example of “giving fearlessly” to us. 

 

Christmas Dogs: Our First Holiday Photo

Tis the season to share our first Christmas photo with our dog. What were we thinking, putting that tree shirt around her neck?

Help Homeless Pets During the Holidays Ensure Against Coal in Your Stocking

Why is fostering so important -- especially during the holidays? (besides avoiding the lump of coal)

Fostering a dog can be a gift. I'm a huge proponent of pet fostering, and was the first foster blogger for the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Since our own dog has moved into her golden years, we are more sensitive to the beauty and joy of having a senior dog in the home.

In a family setting, caring for an older dog teaches children that end of life issues can be uplifting while still poignant. As adults with aging parents, caring for a senior dog has its own similarities and may actually help us Baby Boomers work through the many difficult emotions we face.

During the holidays, if you foster a pet, not only do you get the gift of a warm and appreciative dog to share in the festivities, but you'll be that much closer to earning those wings Clarence was talking about in It's A Wonderful Life.

Happy Laughing Nut Day

Did we say laughing nut or should it be a happy mutt? Cleo and her gang at Grouchy Puppy wishes everyone a very Happy National Mutt Day!

Holidays crafts and celebrating our dogs

"Cute as a button" is actually true for Bo, the First Dog. As a way to celebrate their love for Bo, and incorporate him into the holiday decor, the White House is creating several hand crafted versions of the First Family's dog. They will have Buttons Bo, Pom Pom Bo, Felt Bo and my favorite -- Marshmallow Bo.

If you are not that crafty, my favorite sources for creating cute Cleo gifts is Walgreens and Zazzle. I've uploaded photos to both online sites, and used their templates to make pretty ornaments and other Cleo-infused gifts. My husband still loves his #1 Dad mug with Cleo's "mug" on it. Have you done anything like that to celebrate your dog?

Here is a cute peek behind the scenes, as Heather Cooper, a floral designer, shares how she put together a mini Bo, made from buttons. (love, love, love, the heart button detail)

What a senior dog can teach you about life

I'm happy to be again contributing to the Pet 'Net Adoption Event 2011 sponsored by Petside.com. This is the fourth year Petside is linking bloggers together celebrating pets as part of the family, and encouraging adoption. This is the first year Petside is in a partnership with Iams on a social media donation campaign, but more on that later. 

This year the event follows a recent celebration of my dog Cleo's sixth year with us. She is now truly experiencing her golden years. And her obvious aging is cause for some adjustment on my part, because she is my first senior dog.

As a Baby Boomer, with my own signs of aging, I have been learning a lot about life with every passing year from my senior dog. As of this year, I am now the Editor-at-Large for LIFE+DOG magazine, writing on a monthly basis much longer pieces than my average blog post. Dogs played a part in my childhood development, and now an old dog is helping me at this later stage of adult life. All of these ingredients have me sitting at my computer, with Cleo nearby, contemplating our time together and what it has revealed. 

Last year I wrote about how adopting a dog can be a gift, and it is still true. Cleo is a treasure and rare dog. Adopting a dog opens your heart. I've found I'm now more receptive to the rollercoaster of life because of my experiences with Cleo. What is also true, is that a senior dog can teach you a lot about embracing the life we have, savoring the small accomplishments, and enjoying a good nap.