'A Dog’s Purpose' video triggers calls for boycott
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After receiving numerous complaints about the way a German shepherd was treated during a second-unit shoot on the Winnipeg-area set of Universal Pictures’ upcoming family film A Dog’s Purpose, the Chief Veterinary Office of Canada has assigned an animal protection officer to look into the matter.
According to Kyle Jahns, spokesperson for the Winnipeg Humane Society in Manitoba, the CVO will be looking into whether there was animal abuse during the filming. Their office also has received some complaints about mistreatment following a video that emerged Wednesday on TMZ that shows a dog being manhandled and forced into the water and then later a clip of the dog disappearing under the water as animal handlers yell and move to find him.
The complaints came into both the Humane Society and to the CVO, Jahns said.
When questioned, a spokesperson for Manitoba’s CVO office, sent Deadline the following statement:
According to Kyle Jahns, spokesperson for the Winnipeg Humane Society in Manitoba, the CVO will be looking into whether there was animal abuse during the filming. Their office also has received some complaints about mistreatment following a video that emerged Wednesday on TMZ that shows a dog being manhandled and forced into the water and then later a clip of the dog disappearing under the water as animal handlers yell and move to find him.
The complaints came into both the Humane Society and to the CVO, Jahns said.
When questioned, a spokesperson for Manitoba’s CVO office, sent Deadline the following statement:
Manitoba’s office of the chief veterinarian can confirm it has received a complaint on January 18, 2017 related to a movie filmed in our province and is assigning an animal protection officer to evaluate the matter. We are unable to provide further information at this time about the complaint, as reports made to Manitoba’s Animal Care Line are considered confidential. Generally speaking, it’s important for individuals who have first-hand information about an animal welfare issue to report it to our Animal Care Line as quickly as possible.
We were not involved with or consulted about the filming of the movie, however it’s our understanding that an observer was hired to be on set to advocate on behalf of the animals.
UPDATED, 1:23 PM:
PETA has released a statement in response to producer Gavin Polone’s explanation about the treatment of animals during filming of A Dog’s Purpose, saying: “The disturbing footage from the set of A Dog’s Purpose came just days after PETA’s investigation of Birds & Animals Unlimited — the company that supplied dogs for the film — revealed that dogs were kept in barren kennels and forced to sleep outside in the cold, animals were denied adequate food so that they would be hungry while being trained to do tricks, and other animals were denied adequate veterinary care and made to live in filthy conditions,” PETA SVP Lisa Lange said. “Those who made the movie want it to succeed, but even the film’s producer, Gavin Polone, admitted that the incident should not have occurred, so for him to offer alternative facts about what countless people have now watched and condemned is a form of spin that even the best filmmaker couldn’t pull off.”
Read her full statement below.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ Dog Supplier Issues Statement As Tracking For Film Stalls | Deadline
We were not involved with or consulted about the filming of the movie, however it’s our understanding that an observer was hired to be on set to advocate on behalf of the animals.
UPDATED, 1:23 PM:
PETA has released a statement in response to producer Gavin Polone’s explanation about the treatment of animals during filming of A Dog’s Purpose, saying: “The disturbing footage from the set of A Dog’s Purpose came just days after PETA’s investigation of Birds & Animals Unlimited — the company that supplied dogs for the film — revealed that dogs were kept in barren kennels and forced to sleep outside in the cold, animals were denied adequate food so that they would be hungry while being trained to do tricks, and other animals were denied adequate veterinary care and made to live in filthy conditions,” PETA SVP Lisa Lange said. “Those who made the movie want it to succeed, but even the film’s producer, Gavin Polone, admitted that the incident should not have occurred, so for him to offer alternative facts about what countless people have now watched and condemned is a form of spin that even the best filmmaker couldn’t pull off.”
Read her full statement below.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ Dog Supplier Issues Statement As Tracking For Film Stalls | Deadline
PETA should stick to tracking down all the makers of mangled dogs on my FB page and be useful for a change. How dog-friendly is a group of loud-mouthed losers who want to kill the chances for a Hollywood eye-opener to create a softer spot for dogs?
The difference is, those dog-fighter morons aren't above eating a PETA bitch themselves
The difference is, those dog-fighter morons aren't above eating a PETA bitch themselves
A Dog's Purpose video alleging animal abuse 'misleading': Report
Controversial footage from the film set of A Dog's Purpose that sparked outrage and a boycott was manipulated and "mischaracterized events on the set," according to a statement released by American Humane Association.
The animal welfare organization, which was in charge of supervising animals on set of the comedy-drama about a canine searching for the meaning of life, said the results come from an "independent, third-party investigation" following the release last month to TMZ of video showing a dog appearing to be distressed and forced to jump into rushing water for a stunt.
"The video was deliberately edited for the purpose of misleading the public and stoking outrage," the statement reads. "In fact, the two scenes shown in the edited video were filmed at different times."
According to American Humane, the dog was chosen because of its love for the water and was conditioned for the water scenes over a six-week period. American Humane trained the animals used on the set of the Manitoba-shot film.
CBC News has contacted American Humane for a full copy of the report and the name of the investigating entity but has not yet heard back. The company did not reveal the names of the people behind the investigation.
American Humane said on its website the report's conclusions were made from a combination of investigative findings and eyewitness reports. It also recognized that handlers could have been more cautious, given the dog in the video appeared "momentarily stressed."
"American Humane believes that the handling of the dog in the first scene in the video should have been gentler and signs of stress recognized earlier."
After the video became public, animal rights organizations including PETA called for a boycott of the film. Cast and crew spoke out against the treatment, sparking further questions. It also led to a lacklustre opening when the movie, which stars Dennis Quaid, came out.
"The decisions by the individual or individuals who captured and deliberately edited the footage, and then waited longer than 15 months to release the manipulated video only days before the movie's premiere, raise serious questions about their motives and ethics," the statement read.
A Dog's Purpose video alleging animal abuse 'misleading': Report - Entertainment - CBC News
Why would someone want to do this to a movie about a dog, fps.
Controversial footage from the film set of A Dog's Purpose that sparked outrage and a boycott was manipulated and "mischaracterized events on the set," according to a statement released by American Humane Association.
The animal welfare organization, which was in charge of supervising animals on set of the comedy-drama about a canine searching for the meaning of life, said the results come from an "independent, third-party investigation" following the release last month to TMZ of video showing a dog appearing to be distressed and forced to jump into rushing water for a stunt.
"The video was deliberately edited for the purpose of misleading the public and stoking outrage," the statement reads. "In fact, the two scenes shown in the edited video were filmed at different times."
According to American Humane, the dog was chosen because of its love for the water and was conditioned for the water scenes over a six-week period. American Humane trained the animals used on the set of the Manitoba-shot film.
CBC News has contacted American Humane for a full copy of the report and the name of the investigating entity but has not yet heard back. The company did not reveal the names of the people behind the investigation.
American Humane said on its website the report's conclusions were made from a combination of investigative findings and eyewitness reports. It also recognized that handlers could have been more cautious, given the dog in the video appeared "momentarily stressed."
"American Humane believes that the handling of the dog in the first scene in the video should have been gentler and signs of stress recognized earlier."
After the video became public, animal rights organizations including PETA called for a boycott of the film. Cast and crew spoke out against the treatment, sparking further questions. It also led to a lacklustre opening when the movie, which stars Dennis Quaid, came out.
"The decisions by the individual or individuals who captured and deliberately edited the footage, and then waited longer than 15 months to release the manipulated video only days before the movie's premiere, raise serious questions about their motives and ethics," the statement read.
A Dog's Purpose video alleging animal abuse 'misleading': Report - Entertainment - CBC News
Why would someone want to do this to a movie about a dog, fps.