Planet-Pets at Pet Expo!

Check out Planet-Pets TV at America's Family Pet Expo in Orange County. Every aspect of the companion animal world gathers at these events from manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders and the list goes on and on. Not only is almost every kind of companion animal is on display( dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles) but there are also many educational demonstrations and seminars.

Enjoy!

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Upcoming Movie: Hotel For Dogs

The Los Angeles Times was recently on the set of the upcoming family movie: Hotel for Dogs. Here's what they had to say about the movie:

Photographer David Strick spent literally a few dog-day afternoons capturing the canine action on the set of the family film “Hotel for Dogs,” which is slated to open Jan. 16. Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin star in the comedy adventure about two orphans -- a teenage girl and her younger brother -- who learn that their new guardians won't allow them to bring their beloved dog, Friday, with them to their new home. But they find the perfect solution when they discover an abandoned hotel and transform it into a doggy Plaza Hotel for Friday and his four-legged buddies. The film, based on Lois Duncan's 1971 children's book, marks the feature debut of director Thor Freudenthal, who admits he is more of a cat person than a dog fanatic. "But I have to tell you I was very tempted during this shoot to take one of the [dogs] home with me. They are so well behaved and beautiful." Nearly 90 dogs appear in the movie, with seven pooches playing the leads. Before production began, Freudenthal spent two weeks with the trainers to select the perfect hounds for the film. "It was important for me in the hero group of dogs to have a variety of types," says Freudenthal, who picked a huge mastiff and a teeny Boston terrier to play best friends Lenny and George. And Friday is played by a Jack Russell terrier.

Would you see this movie?

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Family Fun: Nim's Island!

Want a great family movie with animals? Nim's Island is now playing.

imbd.com describes the movie as..." a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island."

Katie Brock is the woman behind the animal scenes in Nim's Island. She trained all the animals that appear in the movie from sea lions to bearded dragons. She trained the animals withNim ( Abigail Breslin) in order to develop a bond between her and the animals. Because it was very important for them to be comfortable with each other on screen.

What kind of animals can you see in Nim's Island?

Australian sea lions, central bearded dragons and Australian pelicans, dogs, goats, and a whole myriad of lizards, which were indigenous to the area.

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The Snowball Effect

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of animals were lost or abandoned. The story of a distraught boy whose pet dog, Snowball, was confiscated by a police officer as he boarded a bus out of New Orleans, touched the hearts of those who saw it. While the boy cried out repeatedly for the dog and became so distressed that he was sick, Snowball lunged to get at the bus. So moved were those who saw television footage of this scene that thousands of dollars were raised in reward money to find Snowball and reunite him with his owner. Although, sadly, this has yet to happen, Snowball's unknown fate highlighted the plight o New Orleans' family pets. On many of the buses leaving afterward, pets went, too.

excerpt from "Dogs Miscellany" by j.a. wines

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America's Family Pet Expo

It's the world’s largest consumer pet expo! America’s Family Pet Expo will feature manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. I love this Expo because it's not just for dogs, or just for cats, its for dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles!

There's going to be something for everyone!

Some of last year's entertainment included, llama's, performing pigs, performing birds, performing dogs, animal competitions, a cat show, pet adoptions and aquarium displays!

When: Fri, Sat, Sunday April 11,12,13 2008
Where: OC Fair and Event Center @ 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626



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