This morning I got an update on a former foster dog — a Cavalier King Charles spaniel who lived with us two years ago, from just prior to Halloween to just before Christmas.
The dog had some kind of skin condition and arrived hairless, itchy, raw, reddened and miserable. He was about as sad as sad [...]
Georgie: A Rescue Story
November 6th, 2009 · Comments
Now a Mini Motion Picture: ‘Gigi Spies a Green Tomato’
September 30th, 2009 · Comments
My childhood friend Ron Ploof was so inspired by the pathos of Gigi’s story that he adapted it to the small screen. I think he did a fine job with it, and I particularly like the tweak of the ending. So what do you think?
Gigi Spies a Green Tomato from Ron Ploof on Vimeo.
Tags: Dogs · Food · Humor · Video
Gigi Spies a Green Tomato: A Tragicomedy in Five Parts
September 26th, 2009 · Comments
The stage: A small wooden deck with sturdy balusters, overlooking a vegetable garden in late season.
Enter main character: Gigi, a 6-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It’s clear from her saunter that Gigi is unhurried and uncomplicated, and her portly figure implies a dog who is enthusiastic about her meals. Suddenly, Gigi sees something that piques [...]


