Sutherland will have you seek a shelter ‌ dog By Elise Cooper MilitaryPress
Rayn Reynolds stars opposite Jake Gyllenhall in the science fiction film ‘Life’ in theaters now.
‘LIFE’ BRINGS CREEPY TO SPACE By Jeri Jacquin MilitaryPress
Swirling through space from director Daniel Espinosa and Columbia Pictures is a film that teaches us to leave well enough alone and enjoy “Life.� On a space station high above Earth are six astronauts waiting for a special delivery to prove there is life on Mars. Rory Adams (Ryan Reynolds), Ekaterina Golovkina (Olga Dihovichnaya), Hugh Derry (Ariyon Bakare), Sho Murakami (Hiroyuki Sanada) and David Jordan (Jake Gyllenhaal) are led by Miranda North (Rebecca Ferguson). When Hugh begins experiments on the samples, there is almost an immediate re-
sult as life grows. Sharing the news with the world, a local school wins the honor of naming the single-cell organism Calvin. As quickly as Calvin grows, they crew panics when it becomes clear that something is wrong with the life form. Reviving it is the beginning of what becomes a race for survival between the humans on board and the life form that is growing and becoming smarter. They must keep the creature from getting to Earth at all costs — even if the cost is their lives! Gyllenhaal as David is a man clearly meant to live in space. Not in a hurry to return to Earth, he keeps his head when everything begins to go wrong. Gyllenhaal
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has this unique ability to look calm even when his character is anything but. I enjoyed ever moment of his performance, but then again, I have been pretty thrilled with his work these past years. Reynolds as Rory brings a sense of sarcasm and quick lines to this character. Of course it isn’t a stretch for Reynolds to do that, as he has made a fantastic career out of doing just that. But when it’s time to be intense, he can bring it with a fierceness that you won’t soon forget. Sanada as Sho is on board while his wife is waiting to have their child. He cares about every member of the crew and yet won‘LIFE’, continued on Page 12
“Rescuing Penny Jane� by Amy Sutherland details the crime of having homeless dogs, and of those stuck in shelters. Any dog lover will go through a range of emotions as Sutherland recounts anecdotes about dozens of dogs, observations about the practices of various animal shelters, as well as interviews with their operators and animal behaviorists. “The primary reason I wrote my book is to give people an understanding of how the shelter world works,� Sutherland said. “I want them to beware of pet stores that will put dogs down when they are no longer puppies. In today’s world there are virtual pet stores on-line. “People should really meet a dog in person before getting one. An advantage of a shelter is that the volunteers and workers can explain what the dog is like. We understand what will work and not work for people’s needs. The primary reason for going to a shelter or rescue is to give a homeless dog a home. We need more people to get involved and become engaged so more dogs find homes.� Penny Jane was a shelter dog adopted by Amy and her husband. For the first two years she was a fearful and an undersocialized dog that has now morphed into a shy, content canine. The book is not just about Penny Jane, but other dogs as well. There is Brody, a jumpy-mouthy dog, Harmony, a dog whose elbows were rejiggered and Bridget, a dog almost put down for her aggressive behavior. “Brody’s owner said he was a biter, but that did not jive with anything we knew about him,� the author said. “I brought him home as a behavior foster to observe him. It turned out that he was not biting, but mouthing, just an over excited form of play. He, like most mouthy dogs, overcame the behavior in a stable home.� Beyond the dog stories, the author tells of her experiences as a volunteer, providing a foster home and her decision to adopt. One of the saddest parts of the book is her recollections of those who decide to rid themselves of their furry companion by leaving them on the street or bringing them to a shelter. She cautions people about those who “will no longer keep their dog. I have DOG, continued on Page 12
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