Performance on October 7th7 pm options screening, post-film talk- again and drawing for particular pet presents
Merryall’s 72nd season climaxes with the screening of “The Dog Doc”, a documentary written and directed by Cindy Meehl of Sundance Film Festival fame is understood for her hits “Buck” and “Trapped. ‘A thought-provoking look at what is missing from modern medicine for animals and people,” critiques the New York Times.
In her inspirational movie, Director Meehl paperwork the life, occasions, dedication, and rewards of Dr. Marty Goldstein, founding father of integrative veterinary medication, and his colleagues who’re passionately dedicated to offering care and hope to animals in want and, simply as importantly, to their house owners.
“The Dog Doc” presents the viewers an intimate look into the world of Dr. Goldstein and his staff who’ve created a mecca for holistic care in South Salem, NY.
The documentary explores the distinctive philosophy embraced by Dr. Goldstein combining standard medical coaching and cutting-edge various therapies underscoring the ability of the extraordinary bond between people and their animal companions and the significance of holistic care. It asks: are we over-medicating our pets, our youngsters, and ourselves and gives some intriguing solutions through the nice physician’s life and dying interplay with pets and folks.
The screening can be launched with a efficiency by singer and songwriter Nick Petrone. An area favourite of Merryall audiences, he’ll carry out, “My Shadow (My Jake),” a track he wrote in reminiscence of his beloved canine, Jake, whom he misplaced two years in the past.
Says Petrone, “In his last few years of life, Jake had many health issues. I feel certain that the care he received from Dr. Marty and his staff of veterinarians at Smith Ridge Veterinary Hospital truly gave him a better quality of life for a longer period of time. I believe the care Jake received gave him an additional 6 – 7 years of life.”
The night will conclude with a post-film dialogue with the movie’s director and veterinary practitioner, Dr. Jenna Lenarz-Salcedo, a colleague of Dr. Goldstein’s on the Smith Ridge Veterinary Center, South Salem NY.
Last however value ready for. …a drawing of fabulous presents from beneficiant native businesses together with Paul’s Custom Pet Food, Barkery Boo’Tique, Agway, Stella’s Natural Dog Treats, DoggyLicious, Unleashed Day Care, all positioned in New Milford, and Patricia’s Presents of Bethel CT. Also, artworks from pet painters Christina Maschke and Chris Osborne, Merryall’s artist-in-residence.
One of the largest stars of the night is The New Milford Animal Welfare Society, which takes in 500 pets yearly and finds loving houses for them. Founded in 1965, AWS is an impartial, nonprofit, non-destroy animal rescue organization. According to the Society’s President, Diane Saraceni, “Our mission is to provide refuge for homeless and abandoned dogs and cats by placing them in loving responsible homes. Thank you Merryall for your support and generous contribution… our four-footed friends thank you, too. And, a nod to our loyal volunteers and donors.”
“The Dog Doc” can be screened at Merryall on Saturday, October 7th at 7 PM. Tickets are $15 and are available on the door or on-line at www.merryallcenter.org.
Merryall is a non-profit arthouse and group middle positioned at 8 Chapel Hill Road within the coronary heart of Litchfield Hills. For membership, sponsorship, or ticket data, go to the Center’s web site at merryallcenter.org.
