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SFist Watches: As San Francisco Goes to the Dogs
SFist made it clear last week that while we enjoy watching "animal rescue" shows, we also find them an emotionally draining experience. But that didn't stop us from watching the premiere of "Animal Cops San Francisco" last night on Animal Planet. For the rest of the week the series will be airing episodes shot in San Francisco, and if the first episode is any indication, that infamous dog-mauling case was not an isolated incident in the City. Seriously, what is up with San Franciscans and their desire to raise vicious pit bulls? We believe in the quaint-sounding notion that there are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners, but unfortunately in so many cases it seems the dogs must pay the ultimate price for their owners' seriously misguided ideas about dog training. So, needless to say, last night's viewing was not without tears. You can catch the show and join in the sobbing nightly at 7 p.m., 10 p.m., and 2 a.m.
Photo from Animal Planet
For another look into the animalistic menagerie that is San Francisco, be sure to watch "Investigative Reports: San Francisco Vice" this Wednesday at 9 p.m. on A&E. Somehow, whenever we stumble upon an episode of "Cops" while channel surfing, we can't seem to look away. There is just something inherently fascinating about watching a guy wearing a stained wife beater scream at some cops. Which is why we've always been disappointed that "Cops" has never felt the need to shoot any episodes in San Francisco. What's wrong? Are they scared or something? Does a show set during Castro's Halloween festival really frighten them that much? Can't patrol the Pride Parade? Whatever. We'll just make do with this version, which concentrates more on those "organized" criminals (prostitutes, drug rings) and less on the lone wife beater in a wife beater.
Speaking of breaking the law, and animals, and forced segues, local PBS affiliate KQED will air the infamous "Postcards From Buster" episode "Sugartime" this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. We applaud their decision and their understanding that if a city can handle viewing vicious dog maulings, violent drug busts, and screaming prostitutes on basic cable, then it can also handle watching two lesbians talk to an animated bunny about domestic partnership and raising a child.