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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 8:19 pm
I did not see a thread about this show. It is like Big Brother or Survior for dogs. A family that wants a dog for the family starts wit 8 dogs and then each week a dog is voted off until they come to the final dog that will be their new pet. The good thing is that they really encourage adoption as the dog that get voted off is adopted by someone and they show that dog going off to its new home. I thought it was cute. The dogs and family have challenges, one dog a week can win immunity and the family members are starting to form alliances as they each have their favorite. It is on HGTV on Sunday nights. It will probably run 6-8 weeks.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 5:28 am
I watched .. it was adorable! Love the family cams. 
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 7:08 am
It will be interesting to see which dog they select in the end. The boys want a high energy dog, while the parents and little girl want a less active one. The father made a comment about the family having an active life-style and were away from home a lot. He said it wouldn't be fair to a high energy dog (or something to that affect).
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 8:19 am
I watched for a few minutes and couldn't take it. The idea of the voting off just broke my heart. OK, I know you said they go to a new home, but the whole concept is too hard for me to deal with. The poor dogs are put through this and have no idea why things are happening to them. I know I am too sensitive about this. I would want every dog. I want to get another as it is!
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 10:07 am
I did think of that too Carlpsmom but I think of it as they are really promoting adoption and maybe this is better then the dogs sitting in a shelter. I have a pound puppy that I have had for over 10 years and he is the best dog in the world and I would never "buy" a dog. If it brings attention to the fact that there are great dogs out there that you can adopt then I think it will be worth it. Also, I am wondering on the time frame. Basically, how long are these dogs with the main family before they move on to their new home? Looks like this series will run quickly as starting next week they are just 30 minute shows so it could be over very quickly. I did have to laugh when the dog's picture that was voted off went to black and white, just like on BB.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:25 pm
I laughed when the mom made a deal with one of the kids..LOL I love this family!! I'm rooting for Buster!
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:40 pm
I tell you this is just like Big Brother and Survivor. Alliances, immunity, all of the good stuff haha. I am rooting for Larry! Can anyone make us a banner of the dogs????? I am a huge proponent of pet adoption as I just love my pound puppy and this show shows that you can get great shelter dogs which I love.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:49 am
After watching the first episode, I have mixed feelings. I like the idea of promoting adoption. I couldn't/wouldn't watch if the booted dog wasn't shown getting a new home. What bothers me is it sort of buys into the myth that a dog you boot out of your house automatically gets a new and loving home. How many people have taken a dog to the shelter, telling it (and themselves) that the dog is cute and wonderful and they are sure to find a new and wonderful home. The way they end this show just adds to that fantasy. Of course, there's no way I'd watch it if they showed the dog getting led away and placed in a cage at the local shelter either. I guess I'm just hard to please.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 2:05 pm
I'm looking at Annie or Larry to stay.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 4:11 pm
i love the banner, have some of them been adopted or is that the ones still left in the show? Thanks
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 3:10 am
I love the banner too. They dogs are so cute but yes, there are only three left. Annie, Piper and Larry. Go Larry On the show, they make their pictures black and white when they leave just like in BB
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:29 am
Yes, the banner is so cool!!!
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