The article highlights Craig Williams, a Waldport retiree, who found a new passion in filmmaking with his animated short 'Retrieving Roadie.' The film tells the heartwarming story of Roadie, a mixed-breed dog from a Texas shelter, based on Williams' own experience rescuing a dog named Buffy in 1993, following a series of serendipitous events. The film premiered on National Rescue Dog Day, showcasing Williams' creative journey that began during the pandemic. The engaging narrative reflects his lifelong affection for dogs and showcases the joy of pet adoption.
During a business trip to Dallas, Texas, in 1993, Williams' chance visit to the shelter launched a cross-country saga - a missed plane connection, a 1,700-mile drive to New England in a snowstorm, and love.
I told the story for years,... I said, 'I could write a movie better than that.' And that's what he did.
Williams tinkered with reality a bit - in real life, Roadie was named Buffy, but he wanted the "R" name for alliteration in the title.
The sweet-natured pup spent 17½ years loving and being loved by Craig and Bernie Williams.
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