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Everybody
loves cartoon dogs - After working on realistic
people as characters, we turned to a new challenge,
in response to a request by our friends at Pet Network
for a new mascot. It wasn't long before Pooch came
into being - a 3D cartoon character with a human voice
and a doggy attitude.
 For
Pet Network, that was just right. They needed a way of
drawing attention to a silent auction at their annual
gala night, the "Fur Ball," held each summer
in Incline Village, where our company is located. We
volunteered to support the event with Pooch, and the
night turned out to be a big success.
Pooch appeared
at first on the Bubble Screen near the silent auction, where he discussed the fine points of the valuable gifts
and auction items. After about half an hour, he turned
up on a big screen (rear projection system) to entertain
the audience of about 400 with a True/False quiz to test
their knowledge of pet care, rescue and the Pet Networks
efforts in the community.
 His image was
layered on top of a Powerpoint presentation written and
created by Jesch, based on interviews with the managers
of Pet Network. His delivery of the questions and answers
was smooth, funny and educational.
Future plans
include uses by Pet Network at community functions, involvement
with local pet care chains and stores to promote pet
rescue, and to make him available for corporate tradeshows
and special events. He is quite good with children in
the audience, and is lovable and intelligent.
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