Dog Actors- Where are they now?

By Nicole Pajer

The original Benji was “Higgins,” a poodle, schnauzer, cocker spaniel mix which was found at the Burbank, California Animal Shelter by the renowned animal trainer, Frank Inn. Higgins originally portrayed “Dog” on Petticoat Junction before going on to gain greater fame as Benji. Higgins passed away in 1975 and the Benji trademark is currently on its fourth “Benji”, which is the second female to play the character. The second Benji was the daughter of the original Higgins, the third was a distant relative, and the current was located after a nationwide search in shelters across the country.

Internet finds world's grumpest cat, named Tardar Sauce

By FoxNews | Pets
Some people are just born angry. And so too, it seems, are some cats. Well, not quite. A cat named Tardar Sauce, or "Tard" for short, has become Internet-famous for its astoundingly grumpy face. According to Knowyourmeme.com, Tardar Sauce, now known as Grumpy Cat, rose to Internet fame after his photo was uploaded to social networking sites Facebook and Reddit. Within the first 48 hours, the cat was upvoted more than 25,300 times on Reddit, and the pictures were viewed more than a million times on Imgur.  So is Tardar really such a grump? The answer, according to her owner Tabatha Bundesen of Morristown, Ariz., is no. That’s just her face.

'Tardar is not as coordinated as a normal cat, so she is likely a little angry about that.'
- Owner Tabatha Bundesen

“Tardar has what looks kind of like an under bite. She looked unique, as did her brother, at birth, with a flat face, bubble eyes, and a short tail,” says Tabatha, when asked what gives Tardar her signature scowl, although she admits that genetics may not be the only reason for Tardar’s permanent frown.
“Tardar is not as coordinated as a normal cat, so she is likely a little angry about that. I think she likes to be held and petted some times, but being the pet of a 10 year old could make anyone grumpy.”
Aside from Tabatha, Tardar lives with her mother Callie, brother Pokey, three new born siblings, a dog brother called Shaggy, a dog sister called Honey, a dog grandmother called Raven, and her 10-year-old co-owner Chyrstal Bundesen. Tabatha says that when Chrystal met Tardar, it was love at first site.
“Chyrstal, my daughter attached to her instantly. I usually give our kittens away, but she put a hefty price tag on this little one. Any one who responded to my ad for the cats were rudely informed by Chyrstal that Tardar was not a free kitty.” Tardar Sauce's favorite foods are mice and tuna.

Jason Debus Heigl Foundation

The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation was founded in 2008, by Nancy and Katherine Heigl. The Heigl's desire to end cruelty and abuse inspired them to create an organization dedicated to animal welfare that would celebrate the compassion, kindness and memory of a beloved son and brother.

On September 23rd 1986, Jason was in a tragic car accident and suffered massive brain damage while returning to New Canaan High School with three friends. He died one week later in Norwalk Hospital and the family decided to donate all his organs to help others live. He was 15 years old.

Throughout his brief lifetime Jason loved all animals, especially dogs, cats and monkeys and he lived his life extending compassion and kindness to all creatures great and small. The Foundation is his legacy.

The goal of the JDHF is to eliminate the needless suffering inflicted on animals by human cruelty, indifference and ignorance. www.jasonheiglfoundation.org

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