You might have figured out that Chewie was based on a dog due to his fluffiness and loyalty. During the 2017 Star Wars celebration, George Lucas shared that his canine companion, Indiana Jones, was the inspiration for the beloved character.  “I had a large dog named Indiana. A Malamute, an Alaskan Malamute, and he would…

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Thanks to a long-ago subscription to an online group for professional, indie writers I amassed quite a few connections, including some incredibly successful people. That’s how I kind of *know Allison Winn and get the chance to follow along with her new ventures — including her prior novels with movie and series rights bought by…

Updated May 2026 If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you recently brought home a new puppy. (Congratulations, by the way!! There’s truly nothing better than puppy cuddles and puppy kisses.) There’s also probably a little chaos in your home right now… Chewed-up toys, chewed up household objects, and a lot of pee accidents. Maybe…

They say dogs are man’s best friend, but let’s be honest—your favourite dog says a lot more about you than you probably realise. Whether you’re into pampered poodles or mud-loving mutts, your canine preferences can offer a weirdly accurate mirror into your soul. So, what does your dream dog say about you? Let’s dig in…

Gaston is a two year old Labrador mix who arrived recently after being found running among traffic. Once again, without a microchip, there was no way to know if anyone was missing him, and he was admitted to the shelter in the hope a family might come and claim him as their own. Unfortunately, that…

Bonnie is a two year old Pointer mix who was found as a stray and had been hiding in abandoned buildings across open farmland for a while before she was able to be caught. The vet confirmed she had not been microchipped, and as she’d been roaming for a while it was clear she’d not…

Tara is a 1-2 year old mixed breed. She arrived at the shelter gates with the dog warden one morning, after he’d found her wandering about on the streets. She had no collar or microchip, and was not spayed, so it was only a matter of time before she’d have ended up with a litter…