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Dogs Life, A: The Oscar Lose Story

A new feature length documentary about a small dog, his show business life and owner Dr. M. Phyllis Lose. After serving as one of America's first female equine veterinarians, handling 180 police horses for the city of Philadelphia, pioneering life saving surgery techniques for race horses, writing best-selling books and working with George C. Scott on a movie about her life, Lose finds herself managing the show business career of a mutt who accidentally crosses paths with the famous doctor. Oscar wins a national Purina contest, appears on network television, is called the “Trickiest Dog in the World” by Animal Planet, reaches celebrity status, signs with a casting director, auditions, is cast in TV commercials and signs to star in an upcoming feature film. Shot on location in Orlando, Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Park Racetrack, Silver Lining Studios, Tampa Bay Downs and Universal Studios Florida. Comes with 3 Bonus feature chapters with photos of Oscar “on set” and rare photos never released from Dr. Lose’s Equine Hospital.
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This is a fascinating documentary about Dr. Phyllis Lose, one of the first women veterinarians in the country and the many lives she touched over the years. The documentary leads to her recent life and her ownership of a dog named Oscar, who wins first prize in a Purina contest, lands a role in a movie and winds up on TV and becomes a celebrity. His amazing tricks and personality make him a popular dog.

This DVD is a good one for the entire family with something to offer just about everyone. We gladly award this DVD our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal.

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Dog snaps at reporter but doesn't hurt her.

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Dog snaps at reporter but doesn't hurt her.

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Just the mention of vet services the vet offers animals.

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A few people are sexist in the older days against a woman vet.

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Edwin L. Carpenter
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