No need to pinch yourself — this is reality. There are puppies out there that need you.
The Guide Dog Foundation is looking for puppy raisers to help the incoming classes of dogs gets socialized, so the canines are prepared to serve an individual with disabilities after completing training.
The puppy raising program is based up and down the East Coast and is open to those looking to help a little dog get a great start on an important life. As a puppy raiser, you take in a pup at 8 weeks old, when he or she is at peak fluffiness and heart-bursting cuteness,...
The Guide Dog Foundation is looking for puppy raisers to help the incoming classes of dogs gets socialized, so the canines are prepared to serve an individual with disabilities after completing training.
The puppy raising program is based up and down the East Coast and is open to those looking to help a little dog get a great start on an important life. As a puppy raiser, you take in a pup at 8 weeks old, when he or she is at peak fluffiness and heart-bursting cuteness,...
- 11/17/2017
- by Kelli Bender
- PEOPLE.com
Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, honored Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole for their commitment to public service and especially their devoted leadership and support of veterans.
An announcement was made at a special reception held in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC and attended by members of Congress, veterans, and organizations supporting veterans.
In honor of the Doles, the Foundation is committing $6.7 million in support of military men and women, veterans, and their families. With this pledge, the total support for veterans from Newman’s Own Foundation and Newman’s Own exceeds $18.5 million since 2010.
“The freedoms and opportunities we enjoy as Americans cannot be taken for granted. The men and women of our military, veterans, and their families deserve our enduring gratitude and support,” said Bob Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation and Executive Chairman of Newman’s Own,...
An announcement was made at a special reception held in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC and attended by members of Congress, veterans, and organizations supporting veterans.
In honor of the Doles, the Foundation is committing $6.7 million in support of military men and women, veterans, and their families. With this pledge, the total support for veterans from Newman’s Own Foundation and Newman’s Own exceeds $18.5 million since 2010.
“The freedoms and opportunities we enjoy as Americans cannot be taken for granted. The men and women of our military, veterans, and their families deserve our enduring gratitude and support,” said Bob Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation and Executive Chairman of Newman’s Own,...
- 11/2/2017
- Look to the Stars
The last time we checked in on our talented, confident and ridiculously adorable People Guide Dog at Large, he was on his first walk and talk with the trainers of guidingeyes.org.
This assessment helps the staff see how their guide dogs in training are developing and what important skills they have learned while living with their puppy raisers. Murphy, our beloved pup, impressed his evaluators and was awarded with his puppy vest (duh!).
“This is a major milestone for Murphy and Maddy (one of Murph’s puppy raisers) as a team,” Bethany Reinhardt, Regional Manager of the Puppy Program at Guiding Eyes,...
This assessment helps the staff see how their guide dogs in training are developing and what important skills they have learned while living with their puppy raisers. Murphy, our beloved pup, impressed his evaluators and was awarded with his puppy vest (duh!).
“This is a major milestone for Murphy and Maddy (one of Murph’s puppy raisers) as a team,” Bethany Reinhardt, Regional Manager of the Puppy Program at Guiding Eyes,...
- 2/6/2017
- by Kelli Bender
- PEOPLE.com
Practice makes perfect, and Murphy has been practicing 24/7.
The guide dog trainee, who is currently living with his puppy raisers, went to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind campus in Yorktown Heights, New York, for his first “Walk and Talk.” Much like in The West Wing, these meetings require the participants to multitask.
Instead of discussing politics, the People Guide Dog at Large went over the skills he is learning at his puppy raiser home and through his training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Since he has already traveled to the Big Apple, hob-knobbed with People employees and made plenty of new friends,...
The guide dog trainee, who is currently living with his puppy raisers, went to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind campus in Yorktown Heights, New York, for his first “Walk and Talk.” Much like in The West Wing, these meetings require the participants to multitask.
Instead of discussing politics, the People Guide Dog at Large went over the skills he is learning at his puppy raiser home and through his training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Since he has already traveled to the Big Apple, hob-knobbed with People employees and made plenty of new friends,...
- 1/12/2017
- by kellibendertimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Less than a year after the October 2009 publication of his memoir, Eighty is Not Enough: One Actor's Journey Through American Entertainment, Dick Van Patten sat down for an interview with Palm Springs Life and revealed why he opted not to keep the tome's profits. "They were going to sell my book. I felt really chintzy, demeaning about it, so I donated the money to Guide Dogs. It made me feel much better," he told the publication, referring to a cause close to his heart. (He founded National Guide Dog Month in 2008 to help raise awareness and funds
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- 6/24/2015
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Dick Van Patten, best remembered as gentle father Tom Bradford on the sitcom Eight Is Enough and for appearing in several Mel Brooks movies, has died. He had been hospitalized for diabetes-related complications in Santa Monica, California where he passed away, according to People. He was 86.
Born in Queens, New York in 1928, Van Patten cut his teeth on Broadway – making his stage debut at age seven – before transitioning to television in 1949 with a recurring role on a comedy-drama about immigrants living in turn-of-the-century San Francisco called Mama. He would...
Born in Queens, New York in 1928, Van Patten cut his teeth on Broadway – making his stage debut at age seven – before transitioning to television in 1949 with a recurring role on a comedy-drama about immigrants living in turn-of-the-century San Francisco called Mama. He would...
- 6/23/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Dick Van Patten, best known as the loving father on the '70s sitcom "Eight Is Enough," has died at the age of 86. People reported that Van Patten passed away this morning in a Santa Monica hospital from complications due to diabetes.
Van Patten was born in 1928 in Kew Gardens, Queens, and got an early start in acting, making his Broadway debut at the age of 7. After performing in a dozen other plays, he moved to Hollywood to make movies and TV shows. Van Patten starred in "Mama" from 1949-1957, then played patriarch Tom Bradford on "Eight Is Enough" from 1971-1981. He also appeared in episodes of "The Love Boat," "Sanford and Son," "Happy Days," "Arrested Development," and "Hot in Cleveland," as well as several Mel Brooks movies, including "Spaceballs" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights."
Van Patten was also an ardent dog lover who promoted canine causes. He founded...
Van Patten was born in 1928 in Kew Gardens, Queens, and got an early start in acting, making his Broadway debut at the age of 7. After performing in a dozen other plays, he moved to Hollywood to make movies and TV shows. Van Patten starred in "Mama" from 1949-1957, then played patriarch Tom Bradford on "Eight Is Enough" from 1971-1981. He also appeared in episodes of "The Love Boat," "Sanford and Son," "Happy Days," "Arrested Development," and "Hot in Cleveland," as well as several Mel Brooks movies, including "Spaceballs" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights."
Van Patten was also an ardent dog lover who promoted canine causes. He founded...
- 6/23/2015
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
UK TV ratings roundup – data supplied by Barb
BBC One's The Syndicate dominated the ratings outside of the soaps on Tuesday (June 9), according to overnight data.
The drama continued with 5.15m (25.2%) at 9pm, while Fox Wars interested 1.90m (16.6%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, coverage of the Women's World Cup appealed to 1.47m (9.1%) at 5.30pm, before Springwatch brought in 2.31m (12.0%) at 8pm, and An Hour to Save Your Life averaged 1.61m (7.9%) at 9pm. Rev followed with 550k (3.3%) at 10pm.
ITV's A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones was watched by 1.77m (9.3%) at 7.30pm (70k/0.4% on +1), while Me and My Guide Dog interested 1.98m (10.2%) at 8pm (138k/0.7%). The Enforcers gathered 1.76m (8.7%) at 9pm (168k/1.1%).
On Channel 4, Running the Shop brought in 1.13m (5.9%) at 8pm (155k/0.8%), and No Offence entertained 1.09m (5.4%) at 9pm (225k/1.5%).
Over on Channel 5, Blinging Up Baby attracted 768k (3.8%) at 9pm (78k/0.5%), while Big Brother continued with...
BBC One's The Syndicate dominated the ratings outside of the soaps on Tuesday (June 9), according to overnight data.
The drama continued with 5.15m (25.2%) at 9pm, while Fox Wars interested 1.90m (16.6%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, coverage of the Women's World Cup appealed to 1.47m (9.1%) at 5.30pm, before Springwatch brought in 2.31m (12.0%) at 8pm, and An Hour to Save Your Life averaged 1.61m (7.9%) at 9pm. Rev followed with 550k (3.3%) at 10pm.
ITV's A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones was watched by 1.77m (9.3%) at 7.30pm (70k/0.4% on +1), while Me and My Guide Dog interested 1.98m (10.2%) at 8pm (138k/0.7%). The Enforcers gathered 1.76m (8.7%) at 9pm (168k/1.1%).
On Channel 4, Running the Shop brought in 1.13m (5.9%) at 8pm (155k/0.8%), and No Offence entertained 1.09m (5.4%) at 9pm (225k/1.5%).
Over on Channel 5, Blinging Up Baby attracted 768k (3.8%) at 9pm (78k/0.5%), while Big Brother continued with...
- 6/10/2015
- Digital Spy
If adorable puppies are your thing then ITV's Me and My Guide Dog is definitely for you.
The documentary returns tomorrow (June 9) for the first of two new episodes, which will tell the story of how dogs can be trained to be the most valuable of companions.
The trailer features a newly-married couple who were brought together by their guide dogs, as well as many others who have had their lives transformed by their four-legged friends.
Former Labour MP David Blunkett admits in the trailer: "There's an old adage, if you want a friend in politics get a dog. Well, I've got a dog."
The first episode of the documentary aired in July 2013, and was watched by more than 4 million people.
Me and My Guide Dog airs on Tuesday at 8pm on ITV.
To find out more about the show and the Guide Dogs charity, you can visit www.guidedogs.
The documentary returns tomorrow (June 9) for the first of two new episodes, which will tell the story of how dogs can be trained to be the most valuable of companions.
The trailer features a newly-married couple who were brought together by their guide dogs, as well as many others who have had their lives transformed by their four-legged friends.
Former Labour MP David Blunkett admits in the trailer: "There's an old adage, if you want a friend in politics get a dog. Well, I've got a dog."
The first episode of the documentary aired in July 2013, and was watched by more than 4 million people.
Me and My Guide Dog airs on Tuesday at 8pm on ITV.
To find out more about the show and the Guide Dogs charity, you can visit www.guidedogs.
- 6/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Youngsters and oldsters alike…here is the reel deal: The New York International Children’s Film Festival (Nyicff) will be making its presence known in the upcoming days. On tap for the 18th annual event will be a noted variety of creative animated films and shorts for all ages to enjoy and relish. The New York International Children’s Film Festival promises to serve up an array of animated showcases that boasts all styles and formats that should prove imaginative and appealing to our past and present childhood memories.
Please note that the Nyicff will run its operation from February 27, 2015 to March 22, 2015. Additionally, the majority of these impressive feature-length and short films have experienced critical acclaim overseas. Therefore, the impact of the Nyicff’s cinematic selections should be rewarding for ardent fans of animated film fodder designed to capture the spirit of its enthusiastic viewers.
Among the films being displayed...
Please note that the Nyicff will run its operation from February 27, 2015 to March 22, 2015. Additionally, the majority of these impressive feature-length and short films have experienced critical acclaim overseas. Therefore, the impact of the Nyicff’s cinematic selections should be rewarding for ardent fans of animated film fodder designed to capture the spirit of its enthusiastic viewers.
Among the films being displayed...
- 2/11/2015
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
When Tara the cat came to the rescue of a young boy in California this week, pouncing on a dog that was attacking the child, the Internet was captivated. The whole unbelievable episode was caught on camera - and around 8 million people have watched the video on YouTube so far. Tara is just one of many pets who has gone the distance for a human, stepping in to save a life when sensing something is wrong. Below, find six of our favorite stories of animal bravery - and be sure to give your pets a little extra love tonight: Stray Dog...
- 5/16/2014
- PEOPLE.com
With its populations in crisis and scientists baffled, the humble honey bee has a new, unlikely champion: Isabella Rossellini. The actor and model tells Tim Lewis why she has swapped life as the most glamorous woman in Hollywood for quirky conservation films and paper beards
Isabella Rossellini – actor, muse, style icon – sits on the ground, legs splayed. She's not in a good way: she has a pair of black eyes, her yellow and black tunic is rumpled, her antennae are bent all out of shape. Most alarmingly, her penis has snapped off and blood is seeping from her midriff.
An old man, who looks very much like Rossellini but with a lush beard made from shredded newspaper, leans forward, concerned. "What happened to you? You are severely wounded," he points out.
"I had sex," she replies matter-of-factly.
"What kind of sex?"
he asks.
"Regular bee sex."
If you have been following Rossellini's career lately,...
Isabella Rossellini – actor, muse, style icon – sits on the ground, legs splayed. She's not in a good way: she has a pair of black eyes, her yellow and black tunic is rumpled, her antennae are bent all out of shape. Most alarmingly, her penis has snapped off and blood is seeping from her midriff.
An old man, who looks very much like Rossellini but with a lush beard made from shredded newspaper, leans forward, concerned. "What happened to you? You are severely wounded," he points out.
"I had sex," she replies matter-of-factly.
"What kind of sex?"
he asks.
"Regular bee sex."
If you have been following Rossellini's career lately,...
- 9/29/2012
- by Tim Lewis
- The Guardian - Film News
DVD Release Date: July 10, 2012
Price: DVD $29.95
Studio: Music Box
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, the well-received 2004 Japanese drama movie, concerns the life, growth and training of the titular Golden Labrador Retriever.
Directed by Yoichi Sai, the film opens with Quill as a puppy and follows him as he is taken to a professional guide dog school led by the friendly yet firm trainer Satoru Tawada (Kippei Shiina).
Although he’s a little slower than the other dogs at the school, Quill does exhibit a peerless level of devotion and patience for his trainers. Tawada decides that Quill would be the ideal guide dog for Mitsuru Watanabe (Kaoru Kobayashi), a lonely and ill-tempered elderly man who “would rather sleep than be dragged around by a dog.”
In time, Quill gradually helps his new master to open up and appreciate life, while Wanatabe learns not only to trust and...
Price: DVD $29.95
Studio: Music Box
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, the well-received 2004 Japanese drama movie, concerns the life, growth and training of the titular Golden Labrador Retriever.
Directed by Yoichi Sai, the film opens with Quill as a puppy and follows him as he is taken to a professional guide dog school led by the friendly yet firm trainer Satoru Tawada (Kippei Shiina).
Although he’s a little slower than the other dogs at the school, Quill does exhibit a peerless level of devotion and patience for his trainers. Tawada decides that Quill would be the ideal guide dog for Mitsuru Watanabe (Kaoru Kobayashi), a lonely and ill-tempered elderly man who “would rather sleep than be dragged around by a dog.”
In time, Quill gradually helps his new master to open up and appreciate life, while Wanatabe learns not only to trust and...
- 6/6/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
We have an exclusive clip from Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, which will be released in select theaters May 18. Yoichi Sai directs this documentary, which follows the life of a seeing eye dog, from the day he was born to his pairing with a Japanese blind man.
Quill The Life Of a Dog - Exclusive Normal
The documentary-like story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, his life with a foster family until his first birthday, followed by highly specialized schooling in guiding the sightless. He is then paired with a blind man named Watanabe Mitsuru who is at first reluctant to rely on Quill. But Quill's great patience, gentleness and skill eventually wins him over and they become inseparable friends.
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog comes to theaters May 18th,...
Quill The Life Of a Dog - Exclusive Normal
The documentary-like story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, his life with a foster family until his first birthday, followed by highly specialized schooling in guiding the sightless. He is then paired with a blind man named Watanabe Mitsuru who is at first reluctant to rely on Quill. But Quill's great patience, gentleness and skill eventually wins him over and they become inseparable friends.
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog comes to theaters May 18th,...
- 5/15/2012
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Title: Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Music Box Films Director: Yôichi Sai Screenwriter: Shoichi Maruyama, Yoshihiro Nakamura from Ryohei Akimoto’s novel Cast: Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shina, Kazu Matsuda, Teruyuki Kagawa, Keiko Toda, Rafie, Chibichibiku, Yuma Screened at: Review 1, NYC, 5/10/12 Opens: May 18, 2012 While “Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog” tells us about the way a guide dog for the blind is selected, trained, and lives with his human companion, the film is targeted to kids and to adults who are known to themselves and others as “dog people.” Directed by Yôichi Sai in a documentary style—so much so that viewers unfamiliar with the production [ Read More ]...
- 5/11/2012
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
Guy Pearce is in talks to join Robert Downey, Jr. and Sir Ben Kingsley in Iron Man 3 as Aldrich Killian, which means nothing to me, but I hope Killian doesn't have much of a costume.
The White House has officially endorsed the Safe Schools Improvement Act and the Student Non-Discrimination Act according to a report from Metro Weekly's Chris Geidner. A little over a year ago, Chris and I were in San Francisco together at the Haas Foundation's gathering, and he began asking questions of the White House regularly after that. I can't help but think his dedication to keeping the pressure on helped.
In the didn't-see-this-coming department, Taylor Swift in is talks to play Joni Mitchell in a movie.
Nom doesn't think that reading time should be daddy time for a little girl. Asshats.
Ally Hudson Taylor thinks that sports needs an Athletics Equality Index, much like the Hrc publishes one for corporations.
The White House has officially endorsed the Safe Schools Improvement Act and the Student Non-Discrimination Act according to a report from Metro Weekly's Chris Geidner. A little over a year ago, Chris and I were in San Francisco together at the Haas Foundation's gathering, and he began asking questions of the White House regularly after that. I can't help but think his dedication to keeping the pressure on helped.
In the didn't-see-this-coming department, Taylor Swift in is talks to play Joni Mitchell in a movie.
Nom doesn't think that reading time should be daddy time for a little girl. Asshats.
Ally Hudson Taylor thinks that sports needs an Athletics Equality Index, much like the Hrc publishes one for corporations.
- 4/22/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Well hello there, where did you come from? Music Box Films has posted a trailer on Apple for a Japanese film called Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, which I've never heard of before, but instantly became a must watch. It's actually a drama (not a doc), based on a true story, about the life of a guide dog trained in Japan, a beautiful Labrador Retriever named Quill. While this trailer is undeniably adorable in every way, it gets really good when they introduce Watanabe, an elderly blind man who won't accept the dog at first. Seems like there is a story of friendship and trust that is the real story here, and it looks wonderful. I want to see it! Watch the official Us trailer for Sai Yoichi's Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, in high def from Apple: Based on a true story, Quill: The Life...
- 4/16/2012
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Check out the heart-melting official movie poster for the documentary-like drama Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog. The Music Box Films release in Japanese with English subtitles, which was made way back in 2004, finds release in U.S. venues on May 18th and, judging by these other sweet photos, looks like a great escape from box office mayhem. Shoichi Maruyama and Yoshihiro Nakamura write based on the novel by Ryohei Akimoto and Kengo Ishiguro. The film is directed by Sai Yoichi. Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog (also known merely as Quill) is the story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named - yep - Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, his life with a foster family until his first birthday, followed by highly specialized schooling in guiding the sightless. He is then paired with...
- 4/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the heart-melting official movie poster for the documentary-like drama Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog. The Music Box Films release in Japanese with English subtitles, which was made way back in 2004, finds release in U.S. venues on May 18th and, judging by these other sweet photos, looks like a great escape from box office mayhem. Shoichi Maruyama and Yoshihiro Nakamura write based on the novel by Ryohei Akimoto and Kengo Ishiguro. The film is directed by Sai Yoichi. Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog (also known merely as Quill) is the story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named - yep - Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, his life with a foster family until his first birthday, followed by highly specialized schooling in guiding the sightless. He is then paired with...
- 4/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Bill Plympton’s animation is easy to recognize: The scratchy colored pencils, the absurdist visual humor — sometimes grotesque, sometimes not. But, when one watches several of Plympton’s short films in a row — as in watching the Dog Days compilation DVD — several other, more nuanced, details about his style become apparent.
Dog Days contains Plympton’s short films made between 2004 and 2008, one of which, Guard Dog (2004), was nominated for an Academy Award and another, The Fan and the Flower (2005), won the Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject. Several other of the films contained on the DVD also racked up lots of awards at numerous film festivals. Seeing all of these films one right after another, it’s easy to see why Plympton was so well rewarded during this prolific period: The man was firing on all cylinders and challenging himself to create his best, most innovative work.
Guard Dog...
Dog Days contains Plympton’s short films made between 2004 and 2008, one of which, Guard Dog (2004), was nominated for an Academy Award and another, The Fan and the Flower (2005), won the Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject. Several other of the films contained on the DVD also racked up lots of awards at numerous film festivals. Seeing all of these films one right after another, it’s easy to see why Plympton was so well rewarded during this prolific period: The man was firing on all cylinders and challenging himself to create his best, most innovative work.
Guard Dog...
- 1/11/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Guard Dog Atom.com: Funny Videos | Animation | Cartoon Carnage
These days, we might get instant satisfaction when it comes to big-screen films, but not shorts. Watching short films is often an exercise in patience and yearning. You see it, you want it, you wait, and if you're lucky, you might see it pop on the 'net in a few years, or on a DVD somewhere.
But when they do hit, oh, the joy!
You can now watch the excellent Bill Plympton's Oscar-nominated Guard Dog in its entirety above. Wonderfully warped and classic Plympton, the short follows an energetic dog wanting to keep his owner safe. Unfortunately, rather than just protecting his dog walker from danger, he protects the guy from everything. Ninja birds. Cruel crickets. Savage squirrels. You name it! Man, if they did what this dog imagines they could do, I don't think any of us would ever leave the house.
These days, we might get instant satisfaction when it comes to big-screen films, but not shorts. Watching short films is often an exercise in patience and yearning. You see it, you want it, you wait, and if you're lucky, you might see it pop on the 'net in a few years, or on a DVD somewhere.
But when they do hit, oh, the joy!
You can now watch the excellent Bill Plympton's Oscar-nominated Guard Dog in its entirety above. Wonderfully warped and classic Plympton, the short follows an energetic dog wanting to keep his owner safe. Unfortunately, rather than just protecting his dog walker from danger, he protects the guy from everything. Ninja birds. Cruel crickets. Savage squirrels. You name it! Man, if they did what this dog imagines they could do, I don't think any of us would ever leave the house.
- 2/20/2009
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
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