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She confronts him over his betrayal, but he responds that he sent China to follow her not to steal from her, but to protect her. He goes on to express a budding romantic interest in her, which after some hesitation Grace accepts. Back outside, Dr Bamford is unable to resist the opportunity and opens the door to the greenhouse, releasing a huge cloud of marijuana smoke that envelops him and the rioting townspeople. The riot quickly turns into a pleasant, carefree celebration.

Several months later Port Isaac's residents watch a television special in the pub, detailing Grace's "mysterious" transition from an "unknown widow" to an overnight millionaire after the success of her marijuana-themed novel Joint Venture. The special goes on to detail Grace's marriage to Chevalier, as well as the mystery surrounding the large riot at her house in which "nobody could remember anything. In her acceptance speech, Grace thanks Matthew for helping her.

According to Blethyn, Saving Grace was conceived after screenwriter Mark Crowdy had been "talking to somebody in Los Angeles and somebody mentioned apropos of nothing that really good marijuana was more valuable than gold, and he thought, oh, maybe that would make an interesting story. In the United States the film opened on 4 August , where it soon emerged as a small box-office surprise during the slow-seasoned summer. The critical response of the film was positive.

Its consensus states "the plot and basis for jokes are slight, but Saving Grace is indeed saved by some charming performances, most notably Brenda Blethyn's. Jonathan Crow from Allmovie gave the film three out of five stars, calling it "wacky British comedy" with a " Waking Ned Divine meets Up in Smoke " effect. Roger Ebert gave the film two stars out of four, stating that "the setup of Saving Grace is fun, and Blethyn helps by being not just a helpless innocent but a smart woman who depended too much on her husband and now quickly learns to cope.

Doc Martin and Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie , in which viewers learn that Bamford, a successful obstetrician played by Martin Clunes in each , finds that his wife has been carrying on extramarital affairs behind his back with his three best friends. After confronting her with the news, he decides to leave London and heads for Cornwall, which he remembers fondly from his youth.

Shortly after he arrives, he gets involved in the mystery of the "Jellymaker" and, following the departure of the village's resident GP, decides to stay in Port Isaac and fill the gap himself. Clunes' company tried selling a series on the same theme to ITV who liked it, but felt the character of Martin Bamford needed a stronger defining characteristic than just being a "townie" who is a little out of his depth in the country.

ITV wanted the character to be more challenging, so the idea of the doctor being unusually ill-tempered was touted. Out of that idea a new series, also called Doc Martin , was born. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Saving Grace Theatrical release poster. This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. May Learn how and when to remove this template message. Retrieved April 23, Archived from the original on 15 November Retrieved 14 February Retrieved 27 November Also opening this week".

Films directed by Nigel Cole. He's a spunky young guy who will enjoy long walks in the fall weather and games of fetch in the backyard. If Pickles sounds like just your type of guy, get in your adoption request ASAP to make this boy yours! If you are looking for a buddy to join you on adventures whether around the block or around the country, check out Scout. She is very much a mix breed, she is her own unique individual with many great breed characteristics.

Scout is about 2 years old and weighs about 40lbs. She is good with other dogs and loves everyone she meets. She is loyal and faithful to people and always engaged and ready to learn a new command. Scout will no doubt graduate at the top of her obedience class, she is super smart and always looking to please. She came to the Saving Grace program with an injured eye but it has not stopped her happy attitude and zest for life.

If interested in meeting this wonderful girl, please send an adoption request to Saving Grace. Scout will bring fun, companionship and loyalty to your home that you never knew you were missing! Sturdy, sweet, soft, and superbly mannered. Trita is in the house and she is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Trita is a lab mix who is about 3 years old and a solid 55 to 60 lbs of wonderfulness. Trita sports a gorgeous coat the color of warm caramel with some white highlights on her chest.

She has melded into farm life seamlessly and has been nothing but easy to be around. Trita makes NO messes in her crate, like ever, because she is a lady of good manners. She enjoys being around other dogs and would be fine with a friend, but is also far more people focused and is most interested in where you are, what you are doing and if she can do it with you. Trita is a super athletic girl who is built like a pretty Ford pink truck and would LOVE to have a family that is active. She would be an amazing running partner and would go run as long as you like because at the end, she is certain there is a soft place to cuddle up and snuggle down until the next round.

This girl is the all around best thing. This is totally Trita! So if you own a Jeep or a convertible, take the top off and start your engines and head our way. Trita, does not care a whit tho! She will make a broke down jalopy with windows that do not work anymore look good! Look at this handsome face!

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Niles is a little over one year old and a fun 45 lbs. He has a gorgeous red and blond coat. He is a playful guy who gets along with both dogs and humans of all ages. He is usually the leader of the pack in fun games of chase during playtime. He would be a wonderful running or hiking partner. When it is time for quiet, he has no problem snuggling in for a nice nap. He is wonderful in his crate, keeping it nice and clean. He is quiet and patient for his food and loves a belly scratch from anyone willing to give him one.

If you think Niles might be the one for you, he would love to meet you. Fill out an adoption request today, you do not want to miss out on this guy! Duke is sure to catch the attention of your neighbors! Around 75 lbs plus fluff, he is a big boy. Best guess is he is a mix of Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernard. We believe he is about years old. He would love to find a home with lots of space and a big yard.

He enjoys walks, has great leash manners, and prefers the the slow and steady wins the race approach. He does well with the other dogs on the farm, but would mind being the sole apple of your eye. They say the bigger the better, right? If that's your philosophy then Duke is just the guy for you! Submit your adoption request to meet this big, wonderful fluff! Dog Adult Male Small Terrier. Looking for a little, low-shed lap dog??

We got one for you right here! Eben is around 3 years old and full grown at 10 lbs. A perfect pocketbook pooch, he would love nothing more than to be your loyal companion and accompany you on your weekly errands. He'll happily sit in your lap while you settle in on a cold day by the fireplace with a good book.

A short stroll around the block is good for this guy, taking time to sniff and make new doggy friends. He's a quiet guy with a lot of love to give. Eben can be cautious with new people and would most likely prefer a more mature, quiet home. This sweet boy is waiting for you, so leave him waiting too long! Dog Young Male Medium Terrier. Onterio is a handsome little terrier mix with the most dignified of scruffy beards. He's around 20 lbs full grown about years old.

He's all legs, which makes him perfect for those seeking a small companion who can still keep up on long walks or hikes. He is a social fellow who has done a great job making new canine friends on the farm, and loves to get attention from the volunteers. Ontario would be a hit at your seasonal gatherings, making friends with all your guests. Let's get this boy home for the holidays! Uno is one cool dude that loves to be part of everything! He is active and fun, always up for a new adventure.

Uno is very engaged with people and will no doubt be a quick learner ready to learn any command that comes his way. He is doing well with his crate training and is a great passenger in the car. If interested in meeting Uno, please send an adoption request to Saving Grace. He is ready to show you a good time! Leah- With a face like soft black velvet and a loving, gentle personality to match, adorable Leah has captured the hearts of everyone she has met so far!

She may be small in size but she has a big puppy heart that is full of love, and she is ready to share it with her new family. Leah's personality is a delightful, even mixture of playful and affectionate, making her that wonderful puppy who loves to romp and have adventures, but not at the expense of snuggle time with her people! Leah is one of the 8 puppies born to mama Kate, and she and her brothers and sisters have lived a pretty great life so far. Before they had even opened their eyes they were settled in to one of our foster homes with their sweet mom, and have been growing up in a place were they are safe, loved and well cared for.

Their wonderful mom Kate has done a great job of raising these precious pups, who all take after her in personality as well as in their small size Kate is about 25 pounds and her little ones are also likely to be not-so-big dogs. The puppies have been having a blast with their foster family, which includes kids who have snuggled and adored them from early in their little lives, so they love the attention of children and everyone they meet!

They are a healthy, energetic bunch, and are all very bright and quickly catching on to what is expected of them, and Leah uses those cute, quirky little ears to pay close attention to the cues of her humans. She's going to bring such joy to her new family! Every dog is different Some are protective, some are lazy, some are high energy and athletic, some are high maintenance, but some dogs just want to be your buddy. Here's a boy who is that last one. Kobe is a buddy. He is about 25 lbs now and will likely add another 10 or so by the time he's full grown.

If you're the proud owner of a pint-sized pup you know, one is never enough! There's always room to add more to the mix, and Richard would love to be that addition to your family. He arrived the farm with his buddy Rooster and would prefer a home with a canine sibling. Richard is a sweet, easy going boy who can be a little shy at first.

Once he settles in he is a darling snuggle bug. He loves to cuddle and will run right up to you to he scooped up and snuggled. Richard is about years old. If you've been looking for just the right little companion to join your family, Richard would like to nominate himself as a perfect candidate. Submit your adoption request if you agree! Get up and get down to the funny farm to meet chi mix, Rooster! He is a sweet and laid back boy who can be a little shy right out of the gate.

You can't really blame his initial cautiousness though, as at just 8 lbs, new things can be intimidating. Once he warms up he becomes a primo lap dog! He's a very quiet guy and never yippy or overly talkative. He is about years old which means lot more years to be your closest companion. If you are looking to build your pocket pooch pack, Rooster would make an ideal addition.

This little gem is worth her weight in gold! Little miss Goldie sports a beautiful golden coat with adorable white tips on her paws. This fun size chihuahua girl is 8lbs of pure sweetness. She is the perfect size for snuggling or traveling around town with her favorite person. Goldie is a quiet girl who has lovely manners both indoors and outside with her other little pals.

She gets along very well with other dogs her own size and would not mind at all if she has another canine sibling in her family. Of course, what proper chihuahua would say no to being the one and only recipient of your adoration? If you are looking for a whole lotta love in a pretty little package, fill out your adoption request to come and meet Goldie! Dog Adult Female Large Hound. If you are looking for unique, look no further than LuSeal! Just like her name, this girl is anything but ordinary.

LuSeal is a beauty with the build of a Doberman and the coloring and demeanor of a hound. She is not the type of girl who runs to greet every visitor with abounding excitement, demanding attention. She prefers to patiently wait for her turn, find the right person and the stay by their side happily soaking up any affection that is offered to her.

LuSeal will be a companion who is loyal as the day is long. At 4 years old she is past her puppy phase and is quiet in her crate and careful to keep it clean until she goes outside. Even at 70ish lbs, she gets along very well with other dogs of all different sizes, but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She loves laying in the sunshine and watching everything going on around her.

Her greatest wish is to find a forever best friend who will shower her with the love she so deserves. That friend will be rewarded beyond measure with the love and loyalty this very special lady has to offer.

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If you are ready to add some joy to your life, fill out your application today to meet our lovely LuSeal! Lauren has arrived at the farm like a gorgeous firework and man is she is a ball of fun, laughs and joy in a small package! Lauren is the picture of a pocket lab as she is coming up on a year old and might be a bit above lbs when she is full grown.

She sports a gorgeous, shiny black coat and the spirit of about the most fun kid you ever met on the block combined with a loving and adoring fan club! Centerpiece at the next Super Bowl Party?

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No brainer folks, she has tricks in the bag she can pull out at any party! Seriously, she smiles and shows her pearly whites usually while rolling over and showing her belly while waiting for her next rub. Lauren has been the bees knees with other dogs but does prefer the company of those who enjoy her energy and zest for life and would probably prefer life in a home where she is the center of the show or with another younger dog who enjoys antics and fun and games in between naps, meals and snuggle times.

She is the picture of a lady in her crate, knows where to use the bathroom and is eager to bring a party to your life on a daily basis from here on out. Do not take our word for it, come out and visit with Lauren and her pearly whites ASAP and prepare to fall in love! Midge - This puppy is the perfect mix between a cute Bassett Hound, with long ears and short legs which makes her look like a low-rider, and a Labrador Retriever with a silky smooth black lab coat.

She is absolutely adorable, and loves to sit on your lap and watch the world go by from her high perch. Extremely playful, she can hold her own when she plays with her larger sisters. Midge would do very well with a family full of kids, or a couple looking for a little girl that they can spoil. She would also do well joining a family with other pets. She is so cute. Come to Saving Grace and fall in love with Midge.

Dog, Young, Male, Medium Retriever. Dog Young Male Medium Retriever. There you go folks! An idea for a new line of childrens book starring new arrival at the farm Hermey. Since we are in dog rescue and not publishing we will just put that out there and are sure you will find Hermey a true character who should be famous for his joy, sparkle and most of all his shimmy!

Hermey is what looks to be one of the pocket sized line of labs who is all black and at about 2 years old weighs about 50 lbs full grown. He sports somewhat shorter legs helping to contribute to his smaller size for a lab but no worries, those legs are on the go go go. His shimmy you ask? What is that about? Well, just come meet sweet Hermey and you will see for yourself how his whole body literally shimmies and shakes with joy when around people.

He is ALL love and excitement and wants nothing more than to find fun on a daily basis. He has made lots of friends at the farm, two and four legged and is doing really well in his crate training. Hermey has not had much formal training and does love to love and would therefore probably be best with a family with slightly older children though let it be known, he would adore playing soccer and even running cross country with some younger family members!

Hermey would be an amazing addition to a family with another dog but is secure and confident in his wonderfulness that he does not need another one to feel at ease. Training activities would be an awesome way to bond with this young man who is food motivated and poised to please and eager to just find the right teacher, mother, father, full time significant other to make this dreams of a suburban life come true.

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Get on your dancing shoes and samba, salsa and shimmy your way out to meet this young man! As cool, relevant and current as his name suggests, Dre is a young man in search of a fun loving home and peeps who adore him as much as he has adoration to share! Dre is a young man who might have never had a family yet, but is totally the making of a family man with some love, routine, attention, food and training. You will have the bomb of a dog in this youngun. Dre is about 5 months old and is a lab mix who sports a totally admirable black and white coat that has all sorts of interesting markings.

Dre will be one of those pocket labs, likely weighing about 40 to 45 lbs full grown and full handsome! Dre is amazing in a crate in spite of his young age, sleeping readily, eating without making demands and working to keep his crate clean. He has a number of best buds and would do great in a home with other dogs and young two legged playmates would be welcomed as well. Dre is an active guy who will love regular walks, ball and tug o war in the yard following by good eats and snuggles at night. He would enjoy training exercises with his peeps in order to build confidence and feel good about himself and his ability to navigate restaurants, hikes, and adventures as he is TOTALLY up for all of the above.

Be one of the cool kids and come visit with Dre. You will find it hard not to fall in love. Handsome, handsome and handsome in addition to young, smart, savvy and eager to make your acquaintance and win your heart! Hollis is a handsome, though we really want to say stunning though it does not sound masculine enough, young boy who is sweet as the pie we enjoy this holiday season as well as fun as the toys wrapped in a big ole package underneath the tree. Hollis is about 6 months old and our best guess would be a golden meets smaller dog mix which, as you can imagine, equals pretty adorable and snugglable!

Hollis has a golden coat that is longer in length and super soft as well as some pretty stunning black highlights that even the best of hairdressers would be challenged to reproduce around his eyes. He is about 20 lbs now and will likely fall in the 40s when he is full grown. Hollis is all things puppy including fun, fun loving, friends with a wall, post, water bowl or other dog, a bestie to kids who love to run as much as him and overall great family member.

Hollis is young and unpolished and will do really well with a regular schedule as well as some puppy training that we think he would master without much effort. He has been showing immense promise already in his crate training and patience and would only get that much better with time and individual attention and care.

Bring a brush when you come visit. You can use it to up his handsome or brush your own to match his wonderful! Bertie is dark brown or black, depending on whom you ask, but everyone agrees that she's as cute as a button. Bertie has an adventurous side; she was the first of the 3 pups in the household to dive into the snow for some play time.

She's also very good about using pee pads inside. Already a fabulous puppy, there's no doubt that Bertie will make an amazing dog. Scooter, one of the Muppet Babies, is the mammoth of his litter weighing in at 18 lbs! His size is matched only by his exuberance and larger than life personality. His gorgeous wavy red coat has some awesome white accents, hinting at possibly Collie, Golden, and or Duck Tolling Retriever origins. Scooter loves being with people and eagerly gives kisses throughout the day. He has great recall and automatically sits politely while looking to his foster mom for direction or attention.

Scooter aims to please and has a very trainable personality; he will thrive with attention and structure. The Muppet Babies are a fluffy, active, and adorable variety pack of puppies, made up of 4 boys and 1 girl. They are around 10 weeks old and look to be a gorgeous blend of possibly Sheltie, Chihuahua, Retriever, Spitz, and more! They range in size from 10 to 18 lbs and sport beautiful wavy coats of white, tan, red, and black, with each puppy having the cutest curly tail that rolls right over the top of their back!

They have been living with their foster family for the past month, learning the ins and outs of family life while getting lots of love, attention, and some basic training. The Muppet Babies started off incredibly shy, but rapidly came out of their shells.

The puppies are off to a great start with clicker training and know their names and to sit for attention and treats. They eat their meals in their crates and are doing great with keeping their pen clean. These cuties are ready to warm your heart on cold winter nights and entertain you throughout the Howl-iday season and beyond!

Piggy, the lone girl in the Muppet Babies litter, has the most beautiful and unique sable markings! She has greatly benefitted from exposure to many new things in her foster home, and she is going to continue to bloom and blossom with one on one attention in her furever home! Gonzo, the runt of the Muppet Babies litter, has a prizewinning personality! Resembling a long haired chihuahua, he weighs 10 lbs and has a creamy white coat and intent little facial expressions that will win you over in seconds! This little guy can always be found close by, eagerly awaiting love, praise, or a treat when his foster family is around.

He prances when he walks, and his happiness is contagious. He loves being cuddled and held, and is the perfect lap-dog size. Gonzo can make a toy out of anything: He weighs 11 lbs and is ready to melt your heart with that stunning face of his. When it comes to getting attention from his people, he sits quietly and allows his admirers to brush him, hold him, and otherwise coo over him. When he gets tired of the hubbub created by his littermates, he seeks out a warm bed and snuggles down to have a little peace and quiet.

He is tolerant and kind, and has a happy personality that his 7 year old human foster sister just adores. He loves chasing birds, being It in games of keep away with his siblings, and chewing on chews in his down time. When he comes running to you with a bright smile on his face, your day will be made.

Fozzie, one of the Muppet Babies litter, is a strikingly handsome little man with a white fuzzy coat and hazel eyes that will just draw you in! He weighs 12 lbs and looks just like a miniature Spitz. Fozzie is the most independent of the bunch, venturing off while on hikes as he follows his excellent nose to see where it may lead him. He knows to return for his reward of yummy treats and praise and then is off on another adventure! Fozzie is great with people and likes to alert them of anything new in his territory. He is a smart boy and will thrive on continued training to keep him busy and entertained.

He loves being top dog among his siblings but would also do great as an only dog in his furever home. We are pretty sure Parker has up wrapped around his paw after just a few days at the farm but honestly, we are so in love we really do not care. If it was possible for a year old almost 65 lb shepard mix to be flirtatious and coy, we are pretty sure Parker would be master of those skills. Big, brown, fluffy and sporting highlights of black and brown in all the right places, Parker is the biggest softie you might ever meet! Approach this young man and you will see him wiggle, waggle and bat his eyes which is often followed by shimmying down to the ground, rolling over and waiting for some serious stomach rubbing!

If that was not enough in an adorable package, Parker is nothing but gentle with everything he meets and would likely do well even in a family with smaller children. He adores canine friends of all shapes, sizes and gender but most enjoys those who are game for running and wrestling in the fields followed by rolling around and just lazing about. He certainly has the heart of the young man he is and would love a family who is up for regular exercise but he tends towards moving at a reasonable pace a opposed to fast forward like some young whippersnappers.

Easy to please, Parker cannot even imagine how great like will be with a family of his own and he has not had all of the bells and whistles of being a true part of a family. We have assured him he will not need to wait long because he is gonna be a hot commodity when word about his wonderful gets out. Parker, not surprisingly, is as wonderful in his crate as he is out of it and is a young man who does not like to mess where he sleeps and prefers the great outdoors as his potty. He will quickly become such an integral part of your family that it will leave you wondering how you ever thought life was good before him!

Lolli is a very sweet, loving, and playful Lab mix puppy about 3 months old. She spent four weeks with her foster family and immediately bonded with all our family. We had lots of visitors and she never barked when people came in. She loves playing with other dogs and taking walks. She may need a little more leash training because she is very interested in birds, other dogs, and leaves blowing in the wind.

Lolli has learned to respond to come, sit, and is perfecting down. She is almost completely housebroken and likes going into her crate to eat and sleep. She also likes to curl up on the couch and take naps or watch TV. Classic movie remake time folks! We will be releasing a new and updated version of the Academy Award winning film Driving Ms. Daisy but what will ours be called?? Why does Miss Patty need a driver? Certainly it is not because she is too old as she is 8 years young and ready to roll. Primary issue here is she has no thumbs and at about 9 lbs wet, this Chihuahua does not have legs long enough to reach the pedals in the car.

That being said, she wants to go everywhere and do everything with you, hence the need not only for a driver but also a best friend, chef and shopping buddy.

Miss Patty is a spunky lady who has thoughts and opinions of her own, including the loveliness of a soft bed and warm blanket at well as the joy of a nice jaunt around the block to keep her fine self fit and healthy. Miss Patty is ISO a forever home that is about her speed which is slow to middlin. She would be game for a home with older children, as her days of tag and Hot Wheels have since passed.

While she may fall into the mature category, she has a zest for life and adventure and wants to be out and about whenever possible. Jackets in the cold would be grand and popsicles in the summer ever better. Miss Patty is a companion that is certainly Academy Award willing all on her own. Best years of her life to give and looking for you to share them with!

Emerald came to us incredibly pregnant and with a bum leg. From the very beginning she was a total lover, who was just grateful for 3 square meals a day and a warm bed. After raising her 9 pups and getting that pesky leg taken care of Emerald is ready to start life with her forever family! She still loves mealtimes and a warm bed but has added walks, toys, and belly rubs to her list of favorite activities. She has done beautifully in her crate. She runs into it when asked and sleeps quietly all night long.

House training was easy with this girl and even when we had half a foot of snow she happily went outside for business. She is fairly low key and would be happy in a house with other low-key dogs or as a solo fur-kid. Put in an application and come meet this sweet girl! From the moment she looks at you with her chocolate brown eyes I guarantee she will melt your heart the same way she melted ours.

We want to know what your daily life is like, activity level, and what the family composition is an individual, an older couple, a family with young children, etc. We take into consideration that information and the personalities and temperament of our dogs. We have a lot of great foster homes and a fabulous farm where the dog would love to meet you, but since these guys are housed in private residences, we do require an appointment.

She is a wonderful setter. Sammy helps me in the Chi Garden every Open House, rain, shine, cold or hot. She has a tremendous love of dogs. The Millers have 3 dogs and would love to have at least 4 more! We have amazing dogs waiting to meet you! Our wonderful volunteer Mary shared this donation picture with us recently.

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