
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. A small portion of the minutes long attack can be seen after the interview with the neighbor in this video, but please proceed with caution as the footage is disturbing. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. WBON-TV was there to capture video footage of two dogs attacking another, which we have to warn you is extremely graphic. Never pretend to be something you're not. The film topped the home-video sales chart for the week ending on May 7, 2017. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.ĭelight in the simple joy of a long walk. A Dog's Purpose was released on digital HD on April 18, 2017, and was followed by a release on Blu-ray and DVD on May 2, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.Īvoid biting when a simple growl will do. PG 1 hr 40 min Jan 27th, 2017 Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Drama, Comedy.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.Īllow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy. (2017) 'Every dog happens for a reason.' TMDb Score. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
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He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. On January 18, 2017, a video surfaced on TMZ showing footage taken from the set of the film, which shows a male German Shepherd named Hercules being dragged and. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.Īs we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

Overall, I truly enjoyed “A Dog’s Purpose” and so did everyone in my audience! This is an entertaining, funny and heart-warming story, that adults will enjoy just as much as the kids.Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker.

There are some brief scenes that are more serious like a boy dealing with an abusive alcoholic dad, the rescue of a girl who was kidnapped by her father and several owners who are sad after losing their pets. The PG family-friendly story is filled with adorable puppies, funny moments between a dog and cat, humorous scenes with owners, witty dialogue and analogies about life from a dog’s perspective (like when Bailey “finds” the “missing family cat”, that he digs up in the back yard). Through the years he helps each owner find love and laughter in life, while discovering his own canine purpose as well.

“A Dog’s Purpose” is a delightful story of a devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who starts out as a puppy named Bailey and continues his journey by returning in a different dog’s body to multiple owners.
