Rommel & Badgi: A Tale of True Friendship Between a Filipino Boy and his Dog.

Dear Friends,

I know I have not been actively participating on keeping with your blogs. For this, I am truly sorry.

To be honest, I only check my email to see what Anne usually sends us for POTPs and friends that have pass through Rainbow Bridge.

However, sometimes, there are just stories that are worth telling, and this is one of them.

Rommel & Badgi's story is a bittersweet one. Rommel's father eloped with a housemaid while his mother left them for her drunkard boyfriend. His company is his pet dog named "Badgi". 

According to him, Badgi protects him from Rugby boys (boys who take his money just to pay for an addictive inhalant like Rugby).

Sometimes, we tend to disregard the good things we have in life... Food, shelter--enough money to pay the vet... This kind of story reminds us how blessed we are.

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Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe by Jeremy Greenberg

Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Doggie) by Jeremy Greenberg

This isn't much of a dog book review. I simply love. love. love, love, love this book. I got it for 5 php. That's roughly 12 cents, and it was worth every penny.

Excerpts from the dog book. Lua's beta is a little slow in picking up the rules of the game. 

And I quote:

Please try to keep up! This is an important game that helps us establish pack order and I can't continue to outrank you if you won't play.

Indeed, some humans are slow. LOL.

One of my favorite stories is Sammy's letter of appreciation to his pack leader.

And again, I quote:

Most doggies have to hunt leaves one by one. But you conveniently rake them into little hills all around the yard. You even yell, "Sammy, I just raked those!" to let me know  that they're ready for me to jump into and rescatter all over the yard.

Indeed, humans are pawns and servants. LOL

Scaredy-cat Jasper

And for the last time, I quote:

Did you hear that? There's a ghost in the closet!

Indeed, humans are so dense. LOL

I read the entire book in a single seating. It had me laughing and crying at the same time.

Jeremy Greenberg authored a beautiful book of love letters made especially for dog-loving pawrents like us. I'd definitely recommend grabbing a copy of this book if you get a chance.

P.S. We hadn't gotten our Christmas Cards out because life was... well, life. 

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Almost Wordless Wednesday: Two Inspiring Two-Legged Dog Stories

Through the internet, I've read and seen so many wonderful stories that truly inspire people to be more like dogs. For instance, Faith, the two-legged dog, is living a normal life with the help of her amazing family.

Today's feature is about this amazing biped (or bipaw) Boxer named Duncan Lou.

Feeling down and under,

Be thankful for your legs.

Be thankful for your hands.

Be thankful for your eyes.

Be thankful for your ears.

Be thankful...for your life.

Take a page from Duncan Lou's book.

Visit him on Facebook and read about his inspiring story at PandaPaws.

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Most Famous Dogs from the Movies (Guest Post)

Today's guest post was brought to you by Adam Prattler. This brings back a lot of memories. The first movie I've seen starred Benji. I really loved that tiny dog's big adventures.

A Look at some of the Dog Stars in Cinema

Lassie Photo by Screencap

It's hard to talk about canines in cinema without mentioning one of the most famous dogs of all time. While different dogs played the character of Lassie, they were all related over the years. When it comes to dogs in the movies, it's hard to create a list without including Lassie.

Beethoven

Beethoven is probably the most famous St. Bernard - at least when it comes to movies. The first movie had Beethoven as a puppy. After escaping from a pet store, he wanders into the home of the Newtons. The rest, as you know, is history. Many people love this St. Bernard for one reason or another.

Old Yeller

This film from 1957 is probably one of the most memorable dog movies made in the last 100 years - or at least since movies have been made. The movie takes place in the 1860s - after the Civil War. The notable thing about this canine movie is that it's a family tragedy. The dog dying in the end is one of the most memorable scenes in all of cinema.

Benji

Benji was a dog star during the 1970s. Similar to Lassie in some ways - heroic dog saves the day - Benji was a lot smaller than Lassie - at least in size. When it comes to popularity, he was as big as any of the other dogs on this page. One of the things that sets Benji apart is his ability to act really well.

Milo

The star of The Adventures of Milo and Otis, this dog is another popular one in the movies. While he didn't do as many films as Lassie or Benji, the one he did do was very popular in the 1980s. What many people don't realize is that the film was originally a Japanese production. When it hit screens in America, it was just as popular.

Winn-Dixie

Two dogs played the part in the Winn-Dixie movie. Their names were Lyco and Scott, and they both did a terrific job of stealing almost every scene they were in. The movie came out in 2005. It's about a girl who moves to a new town and is befriended by the dog - who goes on to help her make friends.

Hooch

Who can forget this huge dog from Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks. The dog is a French Mastiff, which are known for their slobbering. This actually made for a lot of laughs in the movie. This isn't your typical family dog film, but it's still worth a look if you like animals, especially big and messy dogs.

Bio

Bryan knows a lot about dog symptoms because he's worked as a veterinarian before. When not taking care of animals, he enjoys writing guest posts online to share his knowledge about pets with others.

What was your favorite dog movie?

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Dogs with Jobs in Bohol, Philippines

I almost forgot about this particular experience. It showcases the amazing ingenuity dogs have here in the Philippines. Whether they were trained to do this, I'm honestly not sure. There weren't any humans nearby to signal them except for the ones at the boat. They simply took turns to dive into the river and catch whatever scraps are being tossed at them -from meat to bread.

People enjoying their lunch at the Loboc River Cruise in Bohol. Philippines

Last June, we went to Bohol on a family vacation. One of its main tourists attraction is having lunch at the Loboc River Cruise. Basically, you eat lunch while the boat is cruising around the river. 

These two amazing dogs are waiting for their turns to take a swim at the river.

They're really smart. They take turns swimming towards the boats. These two are staying put because there's already one dog who's diving into the water to obtain the scraps thrown at them.

It's this dog's turn to get her own share of the daily feast. She dives in to catch the meat as it sinks faster.

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