There’s no need for me to point out the importance of domesticated animals to the millions of those with whom they share their lives. In many instances, these creatures are as beloved and cherished as family; for others, they are family.
Happy National Pet Day!
“My Dog Skip” (2000)
Willie Morris (top image) grows up in rural Mississippi with his Jack Russell terrier, Skip. (Warner Bros.)
A young Frankie Muniz (playing the title character in the “Malcolm in the Middle” TV series) stars as Willie Morris, who grew up in 1940s rural Mississippi while spending lots of time in the company of his Jack Russell Terrier, Skip. Based on the memoir of the same name by the real Morris, “Skip,” helmed by director Jay Russell, is the most unique of breeds: a movie that appeals to audiences far beyond the target “family” demographic….