Warrnambool penguins

[TooPatient]

We just finished watching a movie I ordered because I thought one of our dogs would like it. (He did!) It was much better than I expected and a really cool story. If you love animals, definitely worth watching! Sharing here as it was just a lot of fun and I know many animal lovers are here who might enjoy it too.

Movie name: Oddball

@missy I think you would like this one too! The movie itself doesn't have animals getting hurt. Shows happy stuff.

Spoiler: Minor exception

the dog does disappear for a bit but is found safe

For anyone looking for a really neat project where people work together to help animals in danger of disappearing from an area, this was a great one I had not heard of. The documentary part included on the DVD is interesting but does show some disturbing photos at the start, so be warned if you are extra sensitive. (Maybe skip ahead to see the rest if you can have someone forward through the hard parts.)


Also.....
Yes, I did buy a movie for my dogs. One in particular loves watching dogs on the tv. The real challenge is finding happy stories because he is super sensitive to any animals suffering.

 

[Dandi]

We live a couple of hours from Warrnambool, I'll have to watch it!

 

[TooPatient]

We live a couple of hours from Warrnambool, I'll have to watch it!

Such a beautiful area! Would love to visit one day as I am sure the video didn't do it justice. Adorable penguins too

 

[maryjane04]

I interned at the hospital in Warnambool a few years ago and visited the two islands. I often wondered what happened to the dogs as we don't see them anymore.

 

[foxinsox]

We just finished watching a movie I ordered because I thought one of our dogs would like it. (He did!)
Yes, I did buy a movie for my dogs. One in particular loves watching dogs on the tv. The real challenge is finding happy stories because he is super sensitive to any animals suffering.

I LOVE this! One of our pugs watches tv very closely and disapproves of any animal. And sometimes people, noises, machinery… I’ve yet to find out what he does like!

 

[missy]

Thanks @TooPatient, I am definitely checking it out. Appreciate the recommendation.

 

[TooPatient]

I interned at the hospital in Warnambool a few years ago and visited the two islands. I often wondered what happened to the dogs as we don't see them anymore.

I think they are still there? There is a website for the program and it looks like they are still using the dogs.

 

[GoldenTouch]

Lovely movie. I watched an interview about the real family (because it is based on a true story) & that was very interesting as well.

 

[jaysonsmom]

I'm so amused that some of you have dogs that watch TV. Mine does not watch TV at all. All he wants to do is play fetch all day. Sometimes I just want to sit in front of the TV and veg....but he wants me to take him out 10x a day, and just lay in the sun!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

We just finished watching a movie I ordered because I thought one of our dogs would like it. (He did!) It was much better than I expected and a really cool story. If you love animals, definitely worth watching! Sharing here as it was just a lot of fun and I know many animal lovers are here who might enjoy it too.

Movie name: Oddball

@missy I think you would like this one too! The movie itself doesn't have animals getting hurt. Shows happy stuff.

Spoiler: Minor exception

the dog does disappear for a bit but is found safe

For anyone looking for a really neat project where people work together to help animals in danger of disappearing from an area, this was a great one I had not heard of. The documentary part included on the DVD is interesting but does show some disturbing photos at the start, so be warned if you are extra sensitive. (Maybe skip ahead to see the rest if you can have someone forward through the hard parts.)


Also.....
Yes, I did buy a movie for my dogs. One in particular loves watching dogs on the tv. The real challenge is finding happy stories because he is super sensitive to any animals suffering.

i need to see a picture of this doggie

 

[TooPatient]

i need to see a picture of this doggie

Excuse the mess as we are still unpacking! He loves the big TV best. The little one in their room had to be small enough to fit with the slant and high enough to not be damaged. When a dog runs off the one edge of the screen, he will run off around the corner to look for them. The other two aren't as interested and tend to ignore it mostly. This one gets really into it
His favorite for awhile now has been Coco (the Disney movie). Figured I better order some more since we have so much muddy weather right now. It definitely helps keep him entertained and happy during days we can't take them out as much as usual!

 

[maryjane04]

I think they are still there? There is a website for the program and it looks like they are still using the dogs.

I haven't seen them and the locals haven't either. I don't think they have introduced any new dogs on the island either.