Casting Call For Benji

The red carpet awaits your dog — if he looks like the mixed-breed mutt that starred in nine films, Benji.

Propel your four-legged family member into the spotlight by posting a pic of your mutt’s mug on Facebook. The winning dog will star in the latest Benji movie, produced by Walden Media.

The studio started a Facebook page where dog owners and shelter workers can post pictures of dogs they think resemble the famous raggedy pup.

Writer, director and producer Brandon Camp, director of Love Happens and son of Benji creator Joe Camp, Jr., will direct a contemporary remake of the popular Benji series.

“Finding the right dog to play him is an essential element of making this movie, so we’re casting a wide net and leaving no stone unturned,” said Camp in a statement. “That includes using social media to reach dog-owners who might have a perfect Benji of their own at home.”

When the original Benji movie was made in the 1970s, social media didn’t exist. The first Benji was found in a shelter in California.

To enter the contest, share your dog’s picture on the movie’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/benjithemovie.

This story originally published on Mashable here.

Pudsey The Dancing Dog

Have you heard about Pudsey?  If this superstar ever has a poster I know Kirby will have it hanging in his room!

Pudsey, a gorgeous 6 year old mixed breed, and Ashleigh, age 16, are truly best friends. Ashleigh raised him from a puppy and works with him every day often forgoing the normal teenage life.  Their bond and devotion alone make up half of this inspiring talent.  Together they competed on the show Britain's Got Talent and won the 2012 title.

They are an amazing sight to see!  Watching their chemistry as she gives hand motions and talks to a fully attentive Pudsey left me mesmerized.  This dog learned so quickly as each routine became more difficult with only a short period of time in which to learn.   They had complete confidence in each other and it showed.

First Pudsey and Ashleigh had to audition to get on the show.  Their fun rendition of The Flintstones was brilliantly delightful causing the usually unimpressed Simon Cowell (I miss him on American Idol) to actually give a standing ovation. When he asked if Ashleigh thought Pudsey could win an Oscar, she answered without hesitation, "Yes!"  I laughed when he asked if winning would change Pudsey and she said "He could become a bit of a diva".

  

Next came the semi finals with this amazing duo performing a new dance routine to Broadway's Peppy and George. They actually managed to outperform their own audition as they danced across the stage reminding me of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.  Britain was in love with this team as the votes poured in.

 

Then came the finals with yet another brand new routine this time set to the theme for Mission Impossible.  Fast paced with lots of action, this duo never missed a beat.  It was thrilling to watch!

      

The dog that could... did!  Of course he couldn't have done it without the love and training from his girl, Ashleigh.  They get to perform for the Queen which I know is an honor in England but I sure hope Pudsey and Ashleigh come to America where they would be considered royalty.  They've got my vote!

Easter Bunny Reported MIA

We hope everyone had a wonderful spirit filled bunny hopping egg hunting Easter weekend!  For those of you who waited in vain yesterday for the Easter Bunny to hop by your house, here is what happened to him somewhere in Canada...

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Oh Dexter, what have you done???

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