Russ Ryan's Blog, page 15
September 23, 2014
Sam Simon: A #Dogs BFF
Sam Simon, one of the original writers of The Simpsons, is dying — but he’s not going down without fighting to save as many animals as he can! Check out this touching profile by mutual dog lover/friend, Merrill Markoe, in this month’s issue of Vanity Fair.
Filed under: Celebrity Dogs, Dog Rescue Non-Profit, Dog TV Shows Commercials Tagged: peta, philanthropy, sam simon, vanity fair
September 18, 2014
If These #Dogs Could Write…
Need a ghost-dog writer? BuzzFeed has just come up with 22 Literary Pun Names For Your Dog. Let’s hear those barbaric yawps!
Filed under: Celebrity Dogs, Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction, Dog Novel Tagged:
September 11, 2014
#TheSkeletonTwins Dead Dog Joke
The Skeleton Twins, a new dark comedy starring Saturday Night Live alums, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader, comes out in limited release this weekend — and I got a chuckle out of the first Marley & Me joke that opens the trailer…
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Movies, Dog Videos Tagged: bill hader, kristen wiig, marley & me, marley and me, skeleton twins
September 9, 2014
Underwater Puppies For You #Doglover!
The swimming pool might be closed for the summer — but that’s not stopping these Underwater Puppies from diving into the deep end! That’s right, it’s another photo book by doggie photographer, Seth Casteel.
Listen to the NPR interview here! (NPR)
Filed under: Celebrity Dogs, Dog Art Dog Pictures, Dog Art Photo Books, Dog Blog Website, Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Videos Tagged: seth casteel, underwater dogs, underwater puppies
September 4, 2014
GoPro For #Dogs!
Interested in seeing the world from a dog’s eye view? GoPro, the waterproof camera originally created for surfers and adventurers, has created a new animal-friendly version for dogs called Fetch. (But watch out — as there have been some recent Monkey business over copyright issues on animal selfies!)
However, if you do decide to strap on a pet cam, perhaps your pooch could be the next Doggie Ansel Adams! (NY Times)
Filed under: Celebrity Dogs, Dog Art Dog Pictures, Dog Art Photo Books, Dog Book...
September 2, 2014
Felt #Dogs For You, My Friend!
Don’t have the time or living quarters to have a real dog?
Well, now you can make your own feel-good soft puppy via Mitsuki Hoshi’s adorable Felt Dogs (Chronicle Books), which shows you step-by-step instructions on how to create your super-cute new best friend!
Filed under: Dog Art Dog Pictures, Dog Art Photo Books, Dog Books, Dog How-To Books, Dog Humor Tagged: chronicle books, felt dogs, mitsuki hoshi
August 26, 2014
This Comet’s Tale Is Not About Space #doglovers
As the dog days of summer come to an end, better hop on a Greyhound dog book to let your mind wander with Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life, a touching story about two former winners who are now both down on their luck. The Kindle version is on sale for $2.99 via BookBub until August 31, 2014! (BookBub)
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction Tagged: bookbub, comet's tale, how the dog i rescued saved my life, lynette padwa, steven wolf
August 19, 2014
Lassie Prepares For A Comeback #dogs
Lassie, one of the original top dogs of Hollywood, is getting ready to make a comeback — courtesy of Dreamworks. Will this old canine legend be able to compete with such new school Internet pet celebs like Grumpy Cat or Boo the World’s Cutest Dog?
Only time — and the number of Instagram followers — will tell! (pic courtesy of Lassie)
Filed under: Celebrity Dogs, Dog Movies, Dog TV Shows Commercials Tagged: comeback, dog, dreamworks, lassie, nyt
August 14, 2014
What Old #Dogs Teach Us via @Medium…
If you like long-form articles, you should check out Medium — which recently featured this compelling piece for all dog lovers, What My Old-Ass Dog Taught Me About Life by Matt McDermott. (Medium)
Filed under: Dog Blog Website, Dog News Stories Tagged: matt mcdermott, medium, old dogs, what my old dog taught me
