My Two Days With Hugh Jackman
I'm thrilled that Hugh Jackman's one-man show - Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway - is a hit this season on Broadway. He deserves it. Back in 2001, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Hugh Jackman in a scene…
A Dog In China Refusing To Leave His Owner’s Grave
This dog apparently used wait at the train station after the work day to meet his master, a 68 year old Chinese man who suffered a fatal stroke at work. The dog, Hachiko, refused to leave his friend's grave site…
Season of The Gift: John Bartlett’s Tiny Tim Collection
Veteran men’s designer John Bartlett has a stellar collection of extremely handsome wearable casual threads called the Tiny Tim Collection, named after his dog Tiny Tim.
How Dogs Evolved Into Man’s Best Friend
On one of my favorite radio shows - Fresh Air on NPR - host Dave Davies had a fascinating chat with naturist and author Mark Derr, who wrote a new book called How The Dog Became The Dog: From Wolves…
Start Seeing Invisible Dogs: Adopt, Don’t Shop
This video is from the Best Friends Animal Society, based in Kanab, Utah. They are a no-kill animal sanctuary that aims to rehabilitate animals that are deemed unadoptable and doomed to be euthanized. BFAS does incredible and awe-inspiring work with…
The Little Boy Who Ruined My Life Turns Two Today
When I adopted Smokey on November 21, 2009, he was a shy and frightened four-legged furry little sausage weighing fourteen pounds. Today, he's a happy and healthy thirty-pound young man of two.
John Bartlett’s Tiny Tim Rescue Fund
Designer John Bartlett's tireless efforts for the well-being of animals is an inspiration. He has just launched the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, named after his gorgeous Rottweiler mix who died in the Fall of 2010. John's work with animal shelters,…
Dog Rescued From Under 45 Tons of Rock
An amazing story of a Jack Russell Terrier that got caught under 45 tons of rock while chasing a cat. The pooch was stuck for a week and was fed liver on a wire while her owner hired specialists for…
Adopting A Dog: The Contract We Sign
A few days after Christmas, I ran into a guy I know in the neighborhood who also has a dog. When I saw him this time, he had another dog with him: a beautiful black and white mutt who looked…
Smokey Sprain
Smokey has had a limp for a couple of days, favoring his right paw as he limped. I initially thought he might have sprained it during some heavy play at the dog run or something, which he's done before. But…