Sometimes when I am feeling frustrated with work I look over at my pets and think “When are you guys going to get jobs?”, sometimes I even say it out loud! They stare back at me blankly, honestly, they have no idea how much they cost me. Henwin with her prescription cat food to help with her urinary crystals (at $60 a bag this stuff is like kitty gold)! And the electric bill from Baloo with her heating pad on on frigid winter days (she is half hairless after all).
Baloo and Her Catastic pal Henwin
But last week, I had no idea that Baloo took my question to heart and went out and got a job. Well, sort of.
My good friend Julia Szabo is a bit of know it all when it comes to pets. She is the pet columnist for the New York Post (not too shabby, right?) and has written several books out our four legged friends including Animal House Style, which is one of my all time favorites.
As pet reporter for the New York Post, Julia regularly reviews books, movies and products designed for our four legged friends. And this time she asked Baloo to check out her latest video to review. PETelenovela.
If you are familiar with the drama and the scandal of the Telenovelas that are programming staples on networks like Univision and Telemundo, then you have an idea of what I am talking about. PETelenovela, is a soap opera FOR dogs, STARRING dogs.
Hilarious.
So I popped the DVD in and turned it on. Much to my surprise Baloo was entranced. She usually doesn’t pay much attention to the TV, occasionally if there is a dog barking in a movie, Baloo will give a sideways glance, but never prop herself in front of the tv and never, ever, sit with her nose so close to the screen that she leaves nose prints. Seriously.
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Baloo Noseprints
So the formerly unemployed Baloo is now gainfully employed as a Pet movie reviewer and she heartily gave PETelenovela Two Paws Up! And at 10.99 a DVD, with percentage of the proceeds going to animal rescue, I give it two paws (well, thumbs) up too!
Here is the review featuring Baloo’s review and here is a little synopsis of the first installment of PETelenovela:
The first episode follows Lonnie Miller, the adventurous but naive protagonist as he leaves his small-town Texas home for the Big Apple. Oh, the adventures he has! His cousin, Chuck-Now-Che, shows him the activist in himself, while Fontina Fontaine introduces him to the dark, but scratchable underbelly of her doggy empire.
Dogs will love watching PETelenovela! Owners can feel good about the message and the knowledge that a donation from every purchase of this product benefits shelter dogs across America. Who knows, your dog may even invite you to watch along!
SEE WHAT EVETTE (and Baloo) IS UP TO! FOLLOW THEM ON:
03.02.10 @ 9:59 pm
Now even more expense, I should leave the TV/DVD on for my pets….well maybe it would keep them occupied instead of eating my angora sweater. or earring, or shoes, or chocolate.
03.10.10 @ 9:53 am
I live in Florida and really don’t know who I should contact for this matter. I was watching the local news and they showed St. Augustine ,Fl has banned Pit Bulls!
How can you ban a breed when it’s the owners that are to blame. I have a red nose pit and his little buddy is a yorkiepoo.Hopefully with the contacts you are able to attract this will not go unnoticed. Thank you for myself,Boo (pit) and Max (yorkiepoo)!
03.29.10 @ 11:02 am
YOUR FOOD HAS BEEN A LIFE SAFER–SINCE I HAVE BEEN GIVING IT TO MY DOG(PITBULL), HIS DRY SKIN HAS GONE AWAY, I SPENT SO MUCH ON GOLD BOND HAND CREAM FOR HIM, NOW MALAKI IS GORGEOUS, THANKS FOR MAKING IT AND DONATING THE PROCEEDS, THANKS AGAIN FROM ME AND MALAKI….
03.31.10 @ 6:27 am
Thank you Racheal for making a dog food.. Our 5 year old Cocker Spaniel who we adopted from my parent’s farm, loves it!! Of course also all the new love and attention she is getting too!! She truely brightens our day and puts a smile on our faces every morning!! Thank you for making a healthy meal for our dog Lady. What a wonderful thing you have done by donating all the proceeds also!!
03.31.10 @ 6:10 pm
Hi
I have been looking for Nutrish for my new puppy and have been unable to find it..Does it have to say specifically for puppies or can I get the Nutrish Dog Food?
Thanks…..
04.25.10 @ 12:28 pm
My dog has a sensitive stomach.I was so flustered after buying all kinds of expensive dog foods for her.Thanks to a good friend with two bulldogs that would buy the unsuccessful food form me.Then I finality found yours. shes twelve now but full of energy and very happy.God bless you,i know you gave me and her more happy years to share.
truly,thank-you
07.27.10 @ 7:35 pm
Dear Rachael,
My Lab is 13 and she is my baby of course. It is unusually hot here in wash. this summer and Josie is not doing very well. I remember you made a cool summer treat for dogs and I have been trying to find it. This may well be her last summer so I want to make it the best! I love all the things you do for for puppies and I have lupus so you also have some go healthy ideas for me.
Peace and love
09.28.10 @ 3:50 pm
How do I post pics of my pet for the monthly pet photo contest?