One Day - on film

I read One Day last September and was so absorbed in the story but just never got around to making the trip to the theater to see the film. Bad reviews didn't help to push me in that direction, and I almost never go to the movies anyway, but I'm happy to say that my dear friend Jenni invited me over to watch it tonight.

Perhaps the nay-sayers didn't read the book, didn't identify with Emma or Dexter, or maybe just couldn't get passed the bad fashion and odd frame of Jim Sturgess, but I really enjoyed the movie. Just like the book, it brought up memories from my past - both happy and tragically sad - but being reminded of those times are what makes me the person I am so bring it on.

Anne Hathaway's English accent was quite charming and I've never seen Patricia Clarkson in a role I didn't like so those are two definite pluses. On the negative side I didn't find Jim Sturgess remotely likable, but I suppose that is fitting since I didn't really feel a great deal of empathy for Dexter's character when I read the book. He's really a cad to tell you the truth.

My most favorite parts of the book (the ones that made me laugh my ass off) were not presented well on film, but the story for the most part was very true to the novel. I'm now looking forward to seeing Like Crazy which I know will require some kleenex (One Day did not - at least for me).

Oliver update

I got a message from Oliver's new family today and he is fantastic. He's up to 24 pounds and is almost completely housebroken! I always knew he would be a super smart boy. He just needed to find the right family to love him and I really think he has landed in the most perfect place.

He's scheduled to be neutered on March 14th and his cardiologist assured me that he should make it through the surgery just fine despite his heart defects. Fingers crossed!

After he's neutered he will be eligible to be adopted. I know his new family is anxious to finalize, so I assume it won't be long after his surgery that he becomes a permanent member of the Smith's pack. Provided that our schedules mesh I'm supposed to be in attendance for the event - fingers crossed again! I really hope it works out because I'd like nothing more than to be able to bid my sweet boy a farewell and officially usher him into his new wonderful life.

I stole the picture from his new mom's facebook page. She took it on their first day home together. Love you Oliver!

BFPA thanks you!

To the magnificently talented and generous photographers who have donated their time to photograph our pets up for adoption, I send you a HUGE thank you!!!

We at Best Friend Pet Adoption are dedicated to finding forever homes for all misplaced dogs and cats, and we certainly know that fabulous photographs can make a huge difference when marketing an available pet. Just check out some of the photos below and you'll know what I mean.

Thank you SO much to Brenda Scott (Brenda Scott Photography); Cheryl Gottschall (Gott Dog Photography) and Jeni Dwyer (Jeni Dwyer Creative) for donating your talents to help these wonderful dogs. You've all got a special place in our hearts for helping to make these animals' dreams come true!

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Back to two

Oliver is doing well in his new foster/forever home so we're back to normal here at the house. While Zoe is generally indifferent to the comings and goings of dogs (as long as they are male), I think Lucas was happy to see the puppy go. It's not that Lucas didn't like Oliver, he just didn't like having to share my attention with two other dogs.

He is, however, more than happy to share the futon with Zoe.

Oliver has left the nest

I dropped Oliver off with his potential forever mama this afternoon and I must say I am heartbroken. I am so happy for him because I think this family will be perfect, but right now I feel like someone ripped my heart out and threw it across the room. He's only been gone for 6 hours and I already miss him so much!

I might be smiling in the pictures below, but my lips were quivering and I was crying my eyes out. Such a bittersweet day!

Thank you to Best Friend Pet Adoption for rescuing this beautiful boy, his litter mates and his mother.

Oliver leaves Saturday!

Oliver is going on an adoption trial this Saturday with a wonderful couple from Knightdale. I met the woman today at Bond Park in Cary and she is very excited to bring him home. I think this family is going to be absolutely perfect for Oliver. I know I'm going to blubber like a baby when I drop him off, but I'm so happy for my sweet boy!